In Memory of Dr. Luces M. Faulkenberry
Dr. Luces Maurice Faulkenberry passed away peacefully on April 28th 2025, at 82 years of age. He was always Luke to his friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years Patricia "Patsy" Kate Gaspard Hicks Faulkenberry. His two children Laura Lea Faulkenberry and Matt Lucas Faulkenberry, his adopted son/grandson Jamen Faulkenberry Hicks, his stepchildren Wendy Kate, Scott Edward, and Susana Brooke Hicks, his grandchildren Evelyn Lea and Rhys Roberts Keevil, Cameron Hicks Cruzan, and Joshua Tyler Hicks, as well as his son in law Robert Keevil. Luke was preceded in death by his grandchild Ronald "Ronnie" Flemons. Luke is survived by his two younger sisters Beverly Jackson and Pamela Jones along with a niece and nephews.
Luke was born September 24th, 1942, in Douglas, Arizona to Iona Mae (Judah) and Luches John "Boots" Faulkenberry. Luke was raised in Moriarty and Tijeras New Mexico surrounded by his mother’s family and his stepfather, Kenneth Stout. Luke entered New Mexico Highlands University after his Junior year in High School in 1959. He joined the United States Air Force in 1960, where he served in Minnesota as a Missile Electronics Technician. After his Honorable discharge, Luke worked and learned the art of designing electronics circuitry and helped develop electrical projects. That experience spurred Luke to earn a Physics degree with a Math minor at University of Texas at Arlington from 1967-1970.
Luke taught at Texas State Technical Institute, finding his true academic passion for teaching students. The academic and technical focus of Luke’s career led him in 1982 to The University of Houston College of Technology, where he spent the rest of his career, becoming Associate Professor of Engineering Technology and retiring as an Emeritus Professor. Luke collaborated with other academic professors and students to create a body of work on electrical technology and power systems and his co-written textbooks were translated into many languages. Luke continued his education while pursuing his career, earning a Masters and Doctor of Education (Ph.D.) at Texas A&M. Luke was sometimes referred to from his daughter as Dr. Dad. Luke participated in IEEE and served on numerous UH committees and associations.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Dr. Luces M Faulkenberry Endowed Scholarship at the University of Houston.
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