The Lars family

The Lars family is a fictional family that exists in the Star Wars universe. The earliest known member of the Lars family is Cliegg Lars. With his first wife, he had a son named Owen. After his wife's death, he remarried Shmi Skywalker, whom he freed from slavery. Owen married a girl named Beru.

Warning: Spoilers Follow

When Anakin Skywalker became Darth Vader, his son, Luke Skywalker was cared for by Owen and his wife, whom he called "Uncle Owen" and "Aunt Beru." They were killed by Stormtroopers in Star Wars: A New Hope.

Aika Lars--+--Cliegg Lars---Shmi Skywalker (see Skywalker family)
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      Owen Lars--+--Beru Whitesun
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          Luke Skywalker (see Skywalker family
             (adopted)