Audrey Ann Lukanen

Audrey Ann Lukanen, age 65, of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Alomere Health.

A Celebration of Audrey's life will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 11 AM at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Reverend Angie Larson officiating.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the Calvary Lutheran Church.

Inurnment will be in West Moe Lutheran Cemetery.

Audrey was born on October 6, 1961, in Newton, Iowa, the daughter of Dennis and Jane (Fullmer) Torrez. With her father serving in the United States Air Force, Audrey spent much of her childhood living on Air Force bases in Florida, Colorado, Germany, and Iceland. She graduated from Air Academy High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Audrey continued her education at Bemidji State College, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.

After attending college, Audrey met the love of her life, Richard Lukanen, in November of 1989. The couple was united in marriage on August 4, 1990, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Minnesota. Together, they made their home in Alexandria, where they raised their son, Aleksandr.

Audrey began working for Rural Minnesota CEP in 1990, dedicating her career to helping others through her work in social services. She was a compassionate and open-minded person who had a wonderful sense of humor. Audrey had a way of making others feel comfortable and accepted, and she enjoyed sharing a good laugh with those around her.

In her free time, Audrey enjoyed needlepoint, photography, and, more recently, creating beautiful diamond dot projects. She also appreciated a good glass of wine. Her interest in wine led her to study vineyards of South America and to become an amateur sommelier. Whether she was working on a creative project, enjoying a glass of wine, or spending time with those she loved, Audrey found joy in the things that made life special. She will be remembered for her choice of many quirky and fun sun glasses.

Audrey is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Richard Lukanen of Alexandria; son, Aleksandr Lukanen of St. Louis Park, Minnesota; father, Dennis C. Torrez of Newton, Iowa; brother, Dennis G. "Spike" (Kimette) Torrez of Montana; and sister, Angela (Brad) Ellenbecker of Sioux City, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Jane Torrez.