Helen Dukas
March 19, 1932 ~ June 9, 2020
Helen Dukas Obituary- March 19, 1932 – June 9, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Dukas announce her passing from this life on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at the age of 88. She died peacefully at her home in McLean, VA from natural causes.
Helen grew up in New York and met the love of her life, the late William Dukas, at a Greek AHEPA convention in 1954. They were married on February 20th, 1955. They moved to Kansas City, Kansas for the first year of their marriage and decided to settle in Northern Virginia when they were expecting their first child, Karin.
On October, 26th, 1956, Helen & Bill, along with Helen’s parents, the late George & Mary Raptis, opened up Karin's Florist at 7 Corners Center (Karin’s has since moved to Vienna, VA)
Helen was a strong, independent woman who touched many lives and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her 3 children & their families: Daughter Karin Arnette and husband Jeff; son George Dukas & wife Lisa; daughter Maris Angolia & husband Mark; 12 grandchildren: Peter & Jamie Collis, Bill Collis, Heather & DJ Robinson, Bryan & Kaileigh Angolia, Will, Calli & Nicole Dukas and Ben & Christiane Arnette and 5 great grandchildren, Adalyn Collis, Carleigh & Trey Robinson and Lillian & Pascal Arnette.
A Memorial Service will be held when the pandemic and social gatherings restrictions are eased. Details will be communicated here.
It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Dukas announce her passing from this life on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at the age of 88. She died peacefully at her home in McLean, VA from natural causes.
Helen grew up in New York and met the love of her life, the late William Dukas, at a Greek AHEPA convention in 1954. They were married on February 20th, 1955. They moved to Kansas City, Kansas for the first year of their marriage and decided to settle in Northern Virginia when they were expecting their first child, Karin.
On October, 26th, 1956, Helen & Bill, along with Helen’s parents, the late George & Mary Raptis, opened up Karin's Florist at 7 Corners Center (Karin’s has since moved to Vienna, VA)
Helen was a strong, independent woman who touched many lives and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her 3 children & their families: Daughter Karin Arnette and husband Jeff; son George Dukas & wife Lisa; daughter Maris Angolia & husband Mark; 12 grandchildren: Peter & Jamie Collis, Bill Collis, Heather & DJ Robinson, Bryan & Kaileigh Angolia, Will, Calli & Nicole Dukas and Ben & Christiane Arnette and 5 great grandchildren, Adalyn Collis, Carleigh & Trey Robinson and Lillian & Pascal Arnette.
A Memorial Service will be held when the pandemic and social gatherings restrictions are eased. Details will be communicated here.
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I have known Bill, Helen and George for many years. Loved Karins florist and used them anytime I needed flowers because they created such beautiful arrangements. Helen is dear to my heart. As well as Bill and George. They were like family. Helen, may you rest in peace. Fly high with the angels my friend. Thoughts and prayers with the entire family. She will be missed. ??