10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 31, 2003
In
Memoriam
In Memory of Mary Matcek Mrs. Mary Matcek, age 91 of Wharton died Saturday, December 13, 2003 in a Wharton hospital following an extended illness. She was born on January 27, 1912 in Yoakum, Texas the daughter of the late August Charlie and Anna Micola Charlie. Mrs. Matcek had been a resident or Wharton County for over 50 years and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton. She was also a member of the SPJST. She married Charlie Matcek on January 25, 1941 in Wharton and he preceded her in death on June 7, 1992. She was also preceded in death by three brothers; and two sisters. Rosary was recited at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday evening, December 16 at the chapel of the Wharton Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 17 at the
In Loving Memory of Our Mother, Betty L. Hlavaty
Wharton Funeral Home with Father Henry Rachunek officiating. Burial followed in the Needville Public Cemetery, Needville. Survivors include sons and daughters in-law, Charlie and Vickie Matcek of Brazoria, Texas, Stanley and Linda Matcek of New Caney, Texas and Donald Matcek of Lake Jackson, Texas; brother and sister in-law, Adolph and Elsie Chilek of Boling, Texas; sisters in-law, Nancy Schriewer of Rosenberg, Texas and Tracy Ridenour of Houston; grandchildren, Kyle Matcek, Eric Matcek, Robyn Hendrick, and Susan Matcek; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were John Kubes, John Roades, Julius Pavlas, Clement Chilek, Bernard Chilek and John Chemlik. Honorary pallbearers were Eric Matcek, Robert Schriewer and Claude Ray Vickers. In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests memorials to your favorite charity. Funeral services were under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home. Respectfully submitted by, Winnifred Susan Willie Mae Kuykendall
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September 23, 1934 December 27, 1992 Mother, it has now been eleven sad years since you left us and went to Heaven. We still miss you so much and we cherish the happy memories you left us with (our family get-togethers; your wonderful cooking/baking; your understanding, compassion and inspiration; your beautiful smile and loving touch; and the precious crocheted doilies and afghans you Betty Hlavaty made for us) We remember seeing you and Daddy dancing together so happily whenever we hear polkas or waltzes. You were such special lady, the center of our family, such a giving person who was always willing to help someone in need, and you touched the lives of so many people. God gave us the best Mother anyone could have asked for. Thank you for all your love and for being such a special part of our lives. Your memory will live on forever in our hearts. Mother is now a special angel in Heaven, along with her husband, B.J. Hlavaty, Sr., her parents, Joe and Louise Lucian, her son, Gary Wayne Hlavaty, and her grandson, Adam Lee Svacek. — In Loving Memory from Betty L. Hlavaty's Family — SPJST-
Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, SHIRLEY ANN PESEK of Yoakum, who passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at the age of 50 years from a one-vehicle accident near Hallettsville. She was born November 3, 1952 in Hallettsville to Eddie W. Kristek and Evelyn Antrich Kristek. She was a secretary for Stevens Health Care and Rehab Center in Yoakum. She was also an agent for Catholic Life Insurance and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Yoakum and the Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include husband, Kenneth Ray Pesek, Sr. of Yoakum; daughter, Alisa Evelyn Pesek and fiance, Steve Hastings of Gonzales; son, Kenneth Ray Pesek, Jr. and wife, Carrie of Yoakum; additional family, Ashley Nicole Machicek of Yoakum; grandson, Keith Allan Hastings; brothers, Harvey Wayne Kristek and wife, Cindy of Victoria, Anthony Kristek and wife, Virginia of LaGrange, Patrick Kristek and wife, Theresa of Yoakum; mother in-law, Erma Pesek of Sweet Home; brother in-law, John Pesek and wife, Carrie of Yoakum; sister in-law, Sharon Griggs and husband, Ted; and several nieces and nephews. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 30 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Yoakum.
Rosary was also recited by the Catholic Daughters Friday, October 31 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Yoakum. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, October 31 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial followed in Queen of Peace Cemetery in Sweet Home. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak Kathryn Woytek
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Resolution of Sympathy On behalf of SPJST Lodge 54, West, the Resolution Committee wishes to express our condolences to the bereaved family of our departed lodge member, ERNEST A. (BIG ERN) UPTMORE, age 85 of West, who passed away Monday afternoon, December 8, 2003 in a Houston hospital. Rosary was recited 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 11 in St. Mary's Church of the Assumption Ernest Uptmore in West. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, December 12 at St. Mary's Church of the Assumption with Reverend Ed Karasek and Reverend Isidore Rozycki as celebrants. Military graveside rites followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in West conducted by West V.F.W. Post 4819. Mr. Uptmore was born December 27, 1917 in Tours to Frank and Sophie Seith Uptmore and had lived in the Tours/West area all of his life. He was in the 36th Division in World War II making invasions at Salerno, Anzio and Southern France. After the war, he established Uptmore Motors in 1946 in West and it continues today. He attended the 36th Division Reunion held every year on Labor Day weekend of which he was a charter member. He married Lucille Kubacak, January 14, 1951 in Waco. Mr. Uptmore was voted outstanding Texas Dealer in 1982 by the Texas Independent Dealers Association. Through the years, he has been a member of St. Mary's Church of the Assumption, Knights of Columbus Council 2305 and Monsignor George Doskocil 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Council 2391, the West Chamber of Commerce, a Life Member of V.F.W. Post 4819, the
American Legion, and the Disabled American Veterans, the West Fair and Rodeo Association, the West Longhorn Club and SPJST Lodge 54, West. Big Em is survived by his wife, Lucille Kubacak Uptmore of West; sons, Ernest (Inky) Uptmore and wife, Debbie, Gary Uptmore and wife, Laura of West; daughter, Debbie Uptmore of Austin; sisters, Hattie Mynar of West and Adeline Finn of Belimead; and grandchildren, Chance Vrba, Bradley, Kristin, Garrett, and Hannah Uptmore. Active pallbearers were Mike Recek, Raymond (Smokey) Kubacak, Jimmy Uptmore, Jeff Taylor, Ricky Mynar, and Richard Nemec. Honorary pallbearers were Monsignor George Doskocil 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Council 2391 of West, members of VFW Post 4819 and its Ladies Auxiliary, C.I. Smith, Dub Osbourne, and John McKeel. The family has designated memorials be made to St. Mary's Parish Center; or to the West Volunteer Ambulance Association. Kotch Funeral Home of West was in charge of arrangements. May he rest in peace. Resolution Committee Maxine Sefcik Jan Vaculik Marcela Vaculik
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Resolution of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee and members of SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of AGNES PAULINE REINHARD who died Sunday, December 14, 2003. She was the widow of Erwin John Reinhard and the first child of Adolph Frank and Pauline Vincik Miculka, a pioneering family of Wilson County. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Erwin Arthur Reinhard and wife, Irene; Clydenne Glenn and husband, Robert E. Glenn; and Marlene Ann and husband, Henry S. Coy; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Reinhard was Wednesday, December 16 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. The Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated December 18 at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery. May she rest in peace. Respectfully, Jarolyn Popp Vicki Reese Michelle Popp
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