Matagorda County Obituaries
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BAY CITY—Rosie Anna Kacer, 72, of El Maton, died Monday at 11:15 p. m. in a Bay City hospital.
Born March 13, 1912, in Caldwell, she was a member of the Catholic church.
Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing.
Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Rosary will be recited at 7 p. m. Wednesday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Gary, Joe, Mike, David and Shawn Kacer and Rod Carlsen. Honorary pallbearers will be all other grandchildren.
Surviving are four daughters, Georgie Meyer of Lake Jackson, Margie Ames, Rosie Wendel and Anna Mae Bundick, all of Bay City; eight sons, Bernard Kacer of Alabama, Edwin and Edmund Kacer, both of Ganado, A. J. and Joe Kacer, both of El Maton, Frankie Kacer, of Daytona Beach, Fla., Milton Kacer of Wharton, and Larry Kacer of Needville; three sisters, Mary Ann Bazic of Chicago, Ill., Martha Leggett of Houston and Milada Janek of Bryan; two brothers, Clem and Johnnie Sobotik, both of Frenstead; 31 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Kacer in 1977; and a sister, Bernice Ainsworth in 1979.
Victoria Advocate, February 1985
Mrs. Kalas Dies This Morning At Local
Hospital
Mrs. Filomina Kalas, 81, died this morning, Sept. 19, at the Matagorda General Hospital. She is survived by one son, Joe Kalas of Palacios, a stepson, Antone Kalas of Glen Flora; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Katherine Tavlovsky, Iago and Mrs. Antonio Holubc, Bryan; one sister, Mrs. Frances Mares, Granger.
Rosary will be recited tonight at 8:00 o’clock at Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel. Mass will be said at the Catholic Church in Blessing Saturday morning, Sept. 20. Interment will be in the Blessing Catholic cemetery. Rev. F. J. Bily will officiate at the services.
Daily Tribune, September 19, 1958
Photo courtesy of Heather
Serrill Janise
Funeral services for Joe A. “PaPa Joe” Kalas, 79, will be at 10 a. m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating.
Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing.
A Rosary was to have been at 7 p. m. on Monday at the Palacios Funeral Home.
Kalas died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton. He was born Nov. 13, 1919 in Hungerford, Tex. to the late Vaclav and Filemina Maresh Kalas.
Pa Pa Joe was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 6889 Palacios, and the K. J. T. He was the former owner/operator of Joe’s Grocery and a resident of Palacios since 1957.
Survivors include: his wife, Mildred Hlavaty Kalas of Palacios; daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Kenneth Gold of El Campo; son and daughter-in-law Joseph and Sherry Kalas of Bay City; six grandchildren, Joseph John Kalas of Austin, Jennifer Kalas of San Antonio, Brian, Michelle, Kristi and Kara Gold of El Campo.
Pallbearers are Pete Kocurek, Ed Mondrik, Louis Buentello, Victor Perez, M. R. Rodriguez and Lala Florez.
Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
September 14, 1999
Vaclav Kalas
Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill
Janise
Amalie Kana, 89, of Blessing died May 1, 1981 at Matagorda General Hospital. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. Survivors include sons: Jerome Kana of Houston, Ivan Kana of Midfield and Edwin Kana of Bay City; daughters Mar Bartosh of Blessing, Martha Mazoc of Baytown, Georgie Ann Pilgrim of Summerset, and Dorothy Oliver of Miami, Fla.; sister, Edith Mensik of Rosenberg; 27 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services, under the direction of Dick R. Elkins will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing on Monday May 4 at 10 a. m. with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Rosary will be said May 3 at 7:30 p. m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are asked to be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Daily Tribune,
May 3, 1981
Elsie Bures Kana, 51, of Bay City died Aug. 10 in Matagorda General Hospital. She was born in Midfield, Feb. 24, 1924 and was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America, Holy Cross Altar Society and KJZT Society. Survivors include; widower, Edwin J. Kana of Bay City; mother Mrs. Theresa B. Krenek of Bay City; sons Michael J. Kana of Houston and Mark A. Kana of Bay City; daughter, Annette K. Harryman of Alvin; sister, Eleanor B. Knebel of Bay City; step-sisters, Mrs. Ernestine Dablegott of Markham and Mrs. Masie Krdstedt of El Campo; grandchildren, Jay and Nicole Harryman of Alvin. Funeral service will be held at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 10 a. m. with Rev. Charles Soniner officiating. Interment service will be held in the St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. A Rosary service will be held tonight at 7:30 p. m. at the Bay City Funeral Home Chapel and following the Parish Rosary the Catholic Daughters and the KJCT Society will hold a Rosary service. Services under the direction of Dick R. Elkins Bay City Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
August 11, 1975
Joe Kana, 74, Rites Sunday
Funeral services for Joe Kana, 74, of Midfield, were held Sunday at 11 a. m. from the Blessing Catholic Church. Rev. Edward Bily officiating.
Interment followed in the Blessing Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mollie, four sons, Charlie of Baytown, Jerome of Houston, Ivan of Midfield, Edwin of Bay City, four daughters, Mary Bartosh of Blessing, Martha Mazoch of Baytown; Georgie Pilgrim of San Antonio, Dorothy Oliver of New York; 28 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Kana, a retired farmer, was killed Friday near his home four miles west of Clemville on Highway 71. According to reports, he had been out in his pasture shooting at birds with a .22 automatic rifle. His body was found in his car at mid-morning.
Judge D. B. Hinton ruled the death accidental.
Daily Tribune,
November 30, 1964
A funeral mass for Ben Anton Kaspar, 75, of Blessing, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with the Rev. Peter Higgins officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing.
A rosary will be said at 6 p. m. Friday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing.
Mr. Kaspar was born May 14, 1918, in Taylor to Frank J. and Francis Urbanek Kaspar and died Feb. 2, 1994, at his residence.
He was a farmer and resident of Blessing since 1945. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing, the KJT and secretary for RVOS #130 for 39 years.
Survivors include his wife, Matilda Kaspar of Blessing; two daughters, Patricia Thorn of Brazoria and Mary Gillam of Aiken, S. C.; three sons, Ben Kaspar Jr. of Bay City, John Kaspar of Victoria and Steven Kaspar of Bay City; two sisters, Bertha Kubicek of Taylor and Louise Mokry of Corpus Christi; four brothers, Elick Kaspar of Thorndale, Joe Kaspar of Mt. Calm, Method Kaspar and Cyril Kaspar, both of Corpus Christi and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Frank Kaspar.
Pallbearers are John Kaspar Jr., Trent Kocurek, Emil Vaculin, Ronald Hickl, Michael Kaspar and Donald Hickl.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church Building Fund or to the Holy Cross School Foundation of Bay City.
Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home of Bay City.
Daily Tribune, February 4, 1994 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
Matilda Vaculin Kaspar
(March 13, 1925 - January 30, 2007)
Matilda Vaculin Kaspar, 81, of Blessing passed away January 30, 2007. She was born March 13, 1925 in Cameron, Texas to the late George Frank and Frances Vaculin. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and The Altar Society; member of SPJST and loved to cook and bake.
Survivors include two daughters Patricia Thorn of Bay City and Mary Gillam & husband James of Evans, GA; three sons Ben G. Kaspar & wife Linda of Bay City, John Kaspar & wife Linda of Victoria and Steven Kaspar & wife Susan of Blessing; sisters Tillie Dornak of Blessing and Albina Hickl of El Maton; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ben Anton Kaspar; sisters Lillian Vaculin and Steffie Dornak and brother Frank Vaculin.
A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Thursday, February 1, 2007 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 2, 2007 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Samuel Appiasi officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers include Jared Kaspar, John Kaspar, Jr., Danny Reissig, Ronald Hickl, Donald Hickl, and Emil Vaculin. Trent Kocurek, James Gillam, Jr. and Justin Kaspar will serve a honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Holy Cross Catholic School Fund, Bay City, or The Nazareth Academy in Victoria.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Henry “Buck” Knebel, 61, of Bay City, brother of Mrs. Billy Jenkins of Palacios, died Sunday in a Houston Hospital following a short illness.
Rosary was recited at 7 p. m. Monday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.
Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Tuesday, April 12, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing.
Palacios Beacon,
April 4, 1977
Steve J. Knebel Of El Campo Killed In
Accident
Oil Field Worker at Louise Killed Instantly; Machinery Falls
Steve J. Knebel of El Campo, 27, oil field worker for an oil company drilling at Louise, was killed instantly Friday night when heavy machinery fell from the derrick top. Mr. Knebel was working on the floor of the derrick at the time the machinery fell. There were no other injuries.
Mr. Knebel is survived by his wife and baby, mother and father and five brothers and one sister.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of El Campo Funeral Home. Burial will be in Blessing Sunday morning at 10:00 o’clock with Father Blinka officiating.
Matagorda County Tribune,
November 25, 1937
Anton Knoff, Sr., aged 85 years, died at his home, 8 miles south of Blessing, Sunday, March 5, 1933. The deceased was born in Germany and came to the United States in 1909, locating in Runnels County, Texas. For the past 19 years he has resided in Matagorda County.
To Mr. and Mrs. Knoff were born thirteen sons and one daughter, and he is survived by his wife and four sons, Anton, Jr. and Joseph, of Rowena, Texas, Paul and Peter of Blessing, one brother residing in Oklahoma and one sister in Germany.
Mr. Knoff served in the French-German war of 1870-71. His son, August, served in the American Army, under Gen. Pershing during the Mexican Border expedition, also with the A. E. F. in the World War. He died at the American Legion Hospital in Kerrville, Texas, Feb. 14, 1928.
Funeral services for Mr. Knoff were held Tuesday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing, with the Rev. Father Weber officiating. Interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery of the same place, under the direction of Duffy-Rittenhouse Undertaking Co.
Anton Knoff and daughter, Leona, Joe Knoff, wife and son, Leonard, of Runnels County, and Adolph Patzevitsch, a grandson, of Elgin came to attend the funeral services.
Palacios Beacon,
March 9, 1933
Paul Knoff, 96, of Houston, died Tuesday in Houston. He is survived by one brother, Peter Knoff; one niece, Mrs. Clifford Sherrell; and one great-niece, Joyce Roberts, all of Houston. Funeral services were held this morning at 10 a. m. at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Houston. Interment was at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery at 2 p. m. today. Local arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
April 12, 1978
Funeral mass for Johnnie Koch, age 82, was 10 a. m., Nov. 12 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment followed at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Blessing, Tx. A rosary was said Nov. 11 in the Chapel of Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Palacios.
Koch passed away Nov. 9 in Palacios, Tx. He was born Dec. 7, 1914 in Cuero, Texas to John and Lydia Happner Koch.
Loving survivors include a daughter, Virginia Chipman of LaWard; son, Raymond W. “Cookie” Koch of Palacios; sisters, Ruby Parrish of Olivia, Pearl Boazman of Sweeny and Lydia Carvell; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.
Arrangements by Taylor Bros. Funeral Home of Palacios.
Daily Tribune, November 12, 1997
Photo courtesy of Heather
Serrill Janise
Funeral services for Julia Kopecky, 83, of El Maton, are scheduled for 2 p. m , Sunday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with the Rev. Peter Higgins officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.
A rosary will be said at 8 p. m. Saturday at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel.
Mrs. Kopecky was born Sept. 16, 1910, in New York, N. Y., to John and Mary Bayer Marek and died March 10, 1994, in DeTar Hospital, Victoria.
She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Society. She was a resident of El Maton since 1933 and a former teacher in El Maton. She attended the University of Texas at Austin and Southwest Texas State University at San Marcos. She married Alfred Kopecky Sr. June 8, 1936 in Franstadt.
Survivors include her husband, Alfred Kopecky Sr. of El Maton; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Louise and Terry McCormack of Houston; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Alfred A. and Betsy Coleman Kopecky of Victoria; a brother, Frank Marek of Edna; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home of Bay City.
Daily Tribune,
March 13, 1994
Stanley Kopnicky, 71, of Blessing, died June 11 in Wharton. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include: wife, Angeline Kopnicky of Blessing; ___ daughters, Geneva? ____ of Manvel, Shirley Roeder of Victoria, and ____ Arnold of Rosenberg; sons, Fred Kopnicky of Houston, Donald Kopnicky of Bay City; brothers, Michael Kopnicky of Cleveland, Ohio and _____ Kopnicky of Ma___. Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 13 at 10 a. m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with Father Jerome Stryk officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:30 p. m. at St. Peter’s Church. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
June 12, 1979
Requiem Mass for Jim Anton Kosarek, 57 years of age, was held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing at 10 a. m. Thursday, April 23, with Rev. Jerome Stryk officiating. Interment was in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.
A resident of Blessing for 36 years, he passed away at Wagner General Hospital Tuesday morning, April 21.
Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Richard Miller of Point Comfort; one son, James Kosarek of Blessing; one sister, Mrs. Jim McMillon of Edgewood, Texas; two brothers, Frank Kosarek of Point Comfort and Steve Kosarek of Bay City and one grandchild.
Palacios Beacon,
April 30, 1970
Mrs. Marie
Kosarek Funeral Services Tuesday Morning
Requiem mass will be sung at 9:30 a. m. Tuesday in St. Peter’s Catholic Church for Mrs. Marie Kosarek, 71, of Blessing, who died Sunday morning at Matagorda General Hospital.
Father John Matocha will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Rosary was scheduled for 7 p. m. Monday in Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Kosarek was born on Jan. 23, 1800 in Europe and had resided in Blessing for 29 years. She was a member of the KJZT.
Survivors are her husband, Steve Kosarek, Sr., of Blessing; one daughter, Mrs. Mary McMillon of Houston; three sons, Jim and Steve Kosarek, Jr. of Blessing; Frank Kosarek of Point Comfort; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Henerik? of Gonzales; one brother, Thomas Havel of Blessing; and four grandchildren.
Daily Tribune,
January 22, 1962
S. F. Kosarek, 78, Of Blessing Dies
Steve F. Kosarek of Blessing passed away at the Woodland Sanitarium in Houston Wednesday morning. He was 78 years old.
Rosary will be Thursday at 7 p. m. in Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel and mass will be Friday at 9 a. m. in St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. Interment will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Mary McMillian of Houston and three sons, Jim and Steve, Jr., of Blessing and Frank of Point Comfort.
Daily Tribune,
February 10, 1966
Funeral services for Steve Kosarek were held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing at 9:30 a. m. Thursday, October 4, with Father Jerome Stryk officiating. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery in Blessing.
He was born August 9, 1914 in Gonzales to the late Steve S. and Mary Havel Kosarek. Until the last year, he had lived in and around Blessing the past forty years. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U. S. Army. He died Monday night, October 1, in the State Chest Hospital in San Antonio where he had been confined the past year.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary McMillon of Edgewood and a brother, Frank Kosarek of Point Comfort.
Palacios Beacon,
October 11, 1973
Markham Child Is Critically Burned – Jerry Krenek
A six-year-old Markham boy was in critical condition today in a Houston hospital suffering from third degree burns over 85 to 90 percent of his body.
Jerry Krenek, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Krenek of Markham, was playing around a campfire at his home when his clothing caught fire.
Mrs. Krenek told The Daily Tribune by telephone today that Jerry is in critical condition.
The child is one of 11 children in the Krenek family.
He is in Methodist Hospital in Houston.
The mishap occurred Monday afternoon.
Daily Tribune, July 19, 1961
Markham Boy Dies of Third Degree Burns
Six-year-old Jerry Krenek of Markham, who was critically burned Monday night, died at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Wednesday night.
The little boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Krenek, was playing near a campfire at his home Monday about 5 p. m. when his clothing caught fire.
He suffered third degree burns over 85 percent to 90 percent of his body and after emergency treatment in Bay City, was rushed to Houston.
Requiem mass will be said at 8:30 a. m. Friday in St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing for the child with the Rev. John Matocha officiating.
Surviving in addition to his parents, are sisters, Catharine, Marguerite, Nancy, Elizabeth; brothers, Johnny, Joe, Bobby, Paul, David, Freddy, all of Markham; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krenek and John Krenek, Markham.
Pallbearers will be David Dabelgott, Larry Bubule, Larry Lawless and Mark Ulrich.
Daily Tribune,
July 20, 1961
Funeral services for Theresa Brhlik Bures Krenek, 95, of Bay City were scheduled for 10 a. m. today at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City with Monsignor James Brunner officiating. Burial to follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing.
A rosary was held 7 p. m. Sunday at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel.
Mrs. Krenek was born Oct. 8, 1895, to Paul and Rosie Hnatek Brhlik in Hallettsville and died Dec. 29, 1990, at Bay Villa Nursing Home.
She was a resident of Midfield from 1917 to 1964 and a resident of Bay City since 1964. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church of Bay City, KJZT 80 of Blessing, the Holy Cross Catholic Church Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Resurrection 2054 of Bay City.
Survivors include her daughter, Eleanor Bures Knebel of Bay City; one son-in-law, Edwin Kana of Bay City; two step-daughters and their spouses, Ernestine Krenek Dablegott and husband Allen of Markham and Maisie Karstede and husband Jerry of El Campo; two sisters-in-law, Violet Brhlik of Palacios and Frances Bures of Nada; two sisters, Emilie Majors of Wilmington, Calif., and Augusta Coster of Alice; five grandchildren and their spouses, George Knebel Jr. and wife Irene of Bay City, Margaret Hicks and husband Travis of Bay City, Annette Harryman and husband Jerry of Santa Fe, Texas, Michael Kana of Houston and Mark Kana and wife Mary of Dallas; five great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bures in August 1948 and her husband, Theo Krenek in July 1955. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Elsie Bures Kana in August 1975 and son-in-law George Knebel in January 1990.
Pallbearers are George Knebel Jr., Michael Kana, Mark Kana, Travis Hicks, Daniel Dabelgott and Terry Karstede.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Holy Cross School Foundation and Church or St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Blessing.
Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
Daily Tribune,
December 31?, 1990
Jonny [Johnny] Edward Kubala
Jonny Edward Kubala, 54, Midfield, died Wednesday morning at Rosenberg. Born June 19, 1923 in Louise, Tex., he was retired from the United States Air Force in 1964 and employed by U. S. Postal Service in Houston. He worked previously at Bay City Post Office for eight years, and transferred to Houston two years ago. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Blessing and Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his widow, Alma Kubala of Midfield; daughters, Sandra Joy, Susan Kathy and Karen Joyce, all of Midfield; sons, Robert Dean of Houston, Michael Joseph of Lafayette, La.; sister, Patricia James. Rosary will be tonight at 7 p. m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Blessing. The funeral will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Blessing, at 10:30 a. m. Thursday, with the Rev. Jerome Stryk officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing, with full military honors. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune, September 15, 1977 Photos courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
Alma Marie
Kubala
November 22, 1925 - May 30, 2024
Alma Marie Kubala, 98, of Midfield, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Alma was born November 22, 1925 in Fayette County, Texas to the late Henry A Adamcik and Matilda Steffek Adamcik.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Johnny E. Kubala and brothers Allen Adamcik and Alvin Adamcik.
Alma was known for her vibrant gardens and her dedication to her family. She found joy in spending time outdoors, nurturing her plants and yard, and creating a beautiful outdoor space at her home, that she was very proud of. Alma found solace in quiet mornings spent on her patio, with a hot cup of coffee in hand, embraced by the beauty of the countryside. The melody of chirping birds and whispers of nature were a constant source of comfort to her.
She found great joy spending time with her children, and their families. Alma’s passion for bringing loved ones together was evident in every detail of holiday celebrations, especially Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. From meticulously prepared meals to festive decorations, Alma ensured every occasion was filled with warmth, joy, delicious food, and a wonderful time.
In addition to being a proud mother and an avid gardener, Alma was a very devoted Catholic and spent many years volunteering her time at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing.
Survivors include daughters Sandra Mason (Barney), Susan Kubala, Karen Karl (Michael); sons Michael Kubala (Sandra) and Robert Kubala (Patty) and grandchildren John Kubala (Jamie), James Kubala (Kristin), Scott Mason, Shelley Waters (Cory), Dustin Karl, Renee Karl, John A. Nabergall III and Matthew Nabergall and great grandchildren Hannah Kubala, Liam Kubala, Sloan Kubala, Grady Kubala, Maci Mason, Layne Waters and Riley Waters.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City, Texas. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 pm and Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 pm with Rev. Stephen Vacek officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing, Texas. Pallbearers will be John Kubala, James Kubala, Scott Mason, John A. Nabergall III, Matthew Nabergall and Cory Waters.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Angels Care Home Health and Hospice along with Dr. Fabricio Zuniga for their compassionate care and dedication during her time of need.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Disabled American Veterans, both charities close to her heart.
Alma’s legacy of love and togetherness will be cherished by all who knew her.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Edward Kachur [Kuchar] Funeral Services Set
For Wednesday
Funeral services for Edward Kachur, 73, will be held from the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home at 8:15 a. m. Wednesday, followed by mass in St. Peter’s Catholic Church at Blessing. Rosary was scheduled for 8 p. m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Mr. Kachur, a retired farmer and veteran of World War One, died Saturday at the veteran’s hospital in Marlin. Born in Hallettsville, April 14, 1889, Mr. Kachur had been residing in Lufkin.
The lone survivor is the widow, Mrs. Mary Kachur of Hillje.
Rev. Joe Hamala will officiate at the services. Interment will be made in the St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adolph Biskup, Jim Kosarek, Steve Kosarek, Ed Dornak, Frank Vaculin and Ben Kaspar.
Daily Tribune, June 19, 1962 Photo courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
Funeral services for Mary Kuchar, 86, of Bay Villa Nursing Home, Bay City, and formerly of Blessing, were scheduled for 1 p. m. today at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Blessing, with the Rev. Peter Higgins officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Blessing.
A rosary was scheduled for 12:30 p. m. today at the church.
Mr. Kuchar was born Dec. 28, 1900, in Moulton, Texas, to Alois and Marie Balanjka Hlozek and died Jan. 27, 1987, at Matagorda General Hospital.
He was a member of the Catholic church.
Survivors include a sister, Lillie Pesl of Weimar, Texas; three brothers, Bob Hlozek of Moulton, Edward Hlozek of Blessing and Charlie Hlozek of El Campo; four nephews, seven nieces; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
January 29, 1987