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LUKENS -- Paralee Armstrong Lukens passed away on June 11, 2004 at the age of 84. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Lukens Schoen of Placitas, New Mexico; by her son, David Edward Lukens, of Santa Clara, California; and by her former husband, William P. Lukens of Lynchburg, Virginia. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Paralee was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 15, 1919 to Dennis Osborne Armstrong and Alma Noble Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her parents; and by her sister, Maxine Mason of Danville, Illinois. She attended the University of Illinois, Rutgers State Teachers College and the University of Rochester, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters in teaching. She taught elementary school in New Jersey and worked as a secretary. She retired from the University of Texas at Austin in 1984. She was active in the Association of University Women, the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, and the Municipal Art Guild of Austin. For many years she served as an usher for the Austin Symphony. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Austin and in Rio Rancho. For the last five years she resided at Acantilado Vista in Rio Rancho. Her family wishes to convey their sincere appreciation to the staff of Acantilado Vista, Zia Hospice, and to Barbara Hernandez of Freedom Heart Senior Care who provided a beautiful sunset. Paralee was always a Texan at heart. She will be remembered for her love of painting, her faith, her sense of humor, her stories, and her white Stetson hat. A memorial service will be held at Acantilado Vista on Wednesday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Boulevard NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Mon June 14, 2004