In Memoriam

DeathClaimsPaidinMarch2021 SPJST • Temple,Texas

Name Lodge/Location DateofAdmission DateofDeath Age

JesusRamosReyes MaryLouVasquez

183, Arlington 29, Taylor RamonaM.Sanchez 223, Palacios 8/08/2019 1/25/2021 77 5/27/2010 1/08/202 81 6/07/2005 1/22/2021 75

RobertG.Martinez 187, RoundRock 8/28/2004 1/24/2021 78

RosemaryF.Mock StanleyF.Hejl OlayaEnriquez AnneL.Schilhab 88, Houston 160, SanAngelo 219, ElPaso 8, Weimar

3/04/1966 7/17/2020 85 3/25/1947 1/27/2021 89 9/04/2008 1/12/2021 79 2/22/2000 1/07/2021 87 EleanorM.Kana 40, ElCampoHillje 10/01/1987 12/17/2020 93 CharlesWillieEbner 189, BryanCollegeStation 5/25/1977 1/30/2021 76 RuthAnnLaza 81, Needville 9/05/1980 1/25/2021 77 TillieI.Kubiak 154, FortWorth 6/23/1959 3/12/2020 91 BeatriceZimmerhanzel 29, Taylor 1/21/1949 12/18/2020 91 HelenL.Motl 47, Seaton 10/01/1947 1/30/2021 91 LeroyL.Migl 88, Houston 10/04/1968 12/17/2020 74 LoganRyanKaufman 88, Houston 10/10/2017 11/25/2020 30 JoeJ.Dubcak 47, Seaton 4/02/1952 1/15/2021 99 MarthaC.Dubcak 47, Seaton 12/15/1953 1/17/2021 98 ChristinaMuhammad 30, Taiton 12/10/2007 2/10/2021 45 LeoSolak, Jr. 180, Burleson 2/16/1968 1/30/2021 69 ErnestBezdek, Sr. 6, Cottonwood 1/16/1970 11/24/2020 91 AdrianaLopez 107, Floresville 6/21/2007 12/28/2020 57 MaxineM.Boriskie 39, Bryan 8/22/1960 1/17/2021 79 JamesA.Merten AliceL.Boudny JeromeAl0isKoerth DoloresM.Ranton 142, Houston 29, Taylor 23, Moravia 172, Pasadena

MarianChappell 230, Midland

RayOdesDixon

88, Houston DavidLemusMedina 224, Waxahachie MelvinLesikar JohnnieL.Marek JohnDavidLucas WernerE.Jatzlau 24, Cyclone 24, Cyclone 155, Austin 13, DimeBox

GloriaAnnJatzlau

13, DimeBox JoannaW.Schwartzkopf 40, ElCampoHillje EstebanRamirez, III 47, Seaton RobertWaynePolasek 81, Needville WalterColemanTodd 81, Needville EdwardE.Odstrcil 17, NewTabor

LadisJ.Horak 13, DimeBox

JoyceV.Kingsbery

29, Taylor PatriciaAnnLanderos 6, Cottonwood TimWilliamHerdman 92, FortWorth MaeBelleDominy CarolHorelka 74, Lovelady 202, Jourdanton ThomasEdgarGibson, Jr. 47, Seaton CarolAnnPekar 54, West

FredI.Prihoda 40, ElCampoHillje

AloisR.Korenek

40, ElCampoHillje MarieMarthaKaulfus 24, Cyclone EuniceMarieLorfing 32, Victoria DenverL.Meyer DonaldW.Bunte 51, Ellinger 80, Holland

PeggyR.Martin

6, Cottonwood EugeneJosephVaculin 47, Seaton DominicA.Psencik 88, Houston

UliceWilliams

181, Conroe FloydEdwardPierce 204, Stephenville CharlesLeeObermiller 15, Buckholts 7/14/1977 1/01/2021 85 4/09/1949 2/04/2021 86 11/23/1945 2/10/2021 77 12/14/1976 1/29/2021 96 11/20/1944 2/03/2021 92 12/21/1965 2/04/2021 77 2/02/2007 2/02/2021 72 9/25/1945 6/04/2019 91 3/01/1952 2/08/2021 84 12/18/1950 1/20/2021 87 9/13/1974 1/07/2021 90 9/13/1974 1/08/2021 87 3/17/1959 9/01/2020 89 8/30/1978 2/16/2021 58 8/21/1964 2/22/2021 71 9/11/1978 12/26/2020 91 7/16/1953 12/08/2020 93 3/05/1971 1/15/2021 77 3/03/1978 2/10/2021 82 4/01/1984 2/05/2021 57 5/01/1985 12/30/2020 55 7/07/1977 2/13/2021 79 9/18/1981 1/27/2021 79 7/11/1986 2/09/2021 78 11/18/1963 2/18/2021 73 3/21/2003 1/02/2021 87 5/03/1954 11/18/2020 87 2/14/1944 2/11/2021 94 2/04/1948 2/10/2021 91 8/08/2007 1/26/2021 83 7/14/1971 2/17/2021 84 11/14/2000 2/06/2021 88 2/01/1983 2/26/2021 69 5/12/1972 12/22/2020 81 3/05/2009 2/24/2021 83 10/27/1995 2/15/2021 71 5/23/1972 2/20/2021 84 MaxineAnnCordes LeonJ.Srubar AlvinKubala MaxineA.Vyvjala MiltonP.Keith, Jr. 142, Houston 32, Victoria 20, Granger 67, Schulenburg 29, Taylor 5/24/1966 1/30/2021 81 4/04/1945 2/26/2021 90 6/24/2002 1/29/2021 84 4/13/1992 12/14/2019 91 6/09/2005 10/25/2020 79

TotheBereavedSurvivorsofOurDeceasedBrothersandSisters, theSPJSTSupremeLodgeExpressesItsHeartfeltSympathy. Fraternally, LeonardD.Mikeska,FIC ChiefFinancialOfficer —SPJST—

In Memoriam

Resolution of Sympathy

Medal. Emil married Ollie Rachunek in December 1946, and soon after they moved to Lake Jackson. He began his 39-year

The members of Karel Jonáš, Lodge career as an instrument technologist with28, East Bernard, express our sympathy Dow Chemical Company, where manyto the family of coworkers knew him only as “Kingfish.”EMIL WILLIAM FALTISEK, JR., When there were problems, Kingfishage 94, who passed away peacefully at home in Lake Jackson, Texas, on Friday, March 12, 2021. Memorial service was held on Wednesday, March 24 at St. Michael the Archangel was the one called out to solve them, often in the middle of the night. Emil and Ollie had seven children and raised them in the same home where Emil lived until his death. Emil was an active member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Catholic Church in and previously of its home parish St. Lake Jackson, be- Mary: Star of the Sea Catholic Church. ginning with a visi- Emil was truly one of the “Greatest tation at 10 a.m. Generation” who knew how to make-do and rosary at 10:30 a.m., followed by Emil Faltisek, Jr. and solve problems. He was hard-working and responsible, a faithful believer, mass of Christian brave and honest, a man of integrity. burial at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Truly one of a kind, he’s been described Restwood Memorial Park with Military as “a diamond in the rough” and “salt of Funeral Honors. the earth.” Well known for his directness

Born on March 31, 1926, to Helen and brutal honesty, he was also quite Keprta and Emil Faltisek in East Ber- charming, with a sense of humor and a nard, he grew up with five sisters, and quick wit. He enjoyed staying busy: fixwas affectionately called “Sonny.” Im- ing anything broken - even if it meant demediately after graduating from high signing a needed part, woodworking in school, he enlisted in the United States his garage or at side jobs, tending to his Army Air Force and became a B-17 cows and spending time at “the pasture.” bomber tailgunner in World War II. By He was an expert carpenter, often vol19 years of age, he was honorably dis- unteering his skills at his church and Our charged after flying 24 European mis- Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School. sions, and awarded the Victory Medal, As “Gramps,” he especially loved the Air Medal with two Bronze Leaf holding and spoiling the babies, reading Clusters, a Sharpshooters Medal, the to the youngest, giving tractor rides, American Theater Ribbon, the European- pushing in the tire swing, playing ball or African-Middle Eastern Medal with attending ballgames. He enjoyed hunting three Battle Stars, and the Good Conduct at the deer lease, playing poker and dom-

inos, getting together with his large extended family of relatives, and always entertaining with his jokes. In later years, he began recalling his wartime experiences, and spoke to audiences on several occasions of his amazing adventures.

Active even at age 93, Emil began each day on his exercise bike, while praying his rosary, and before working his daily crossword puzzle.

He was a member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard.

In addition to his parents, Emil was preceded in death by son Bill (Emil William, III); grandson Colin Samway; and sisters Helen (W.J. “Dub”) Aubertin, Annette (Maurice) Weber, and Bernie (John) Reed.

Family left to cherish his memory include wife Ollie; sisters Yvonne (Tom) Krenek and Patsy Faltisek; children Debby O’Donnell, Catherine Samway, Monica (Joel) Ford, Teresa (Paul) Gaspard, Tim (Carla) Faltisek, and Paul Faltisek; 13 grandchildren: Amy McDaniel, Bryn (Brandon) Potter, Kyl (Natalia) Samway, Courtney Bowman, Justin (Sarah) Ford, Hollyn Ford, John (Alex) Champion, Emily (Jason) McIntire, Hayden Gaspard, Kabel Faltisek, Ryan Faltisek, and Garreth Faltisek; and eight great-grandchildren Jack Bilello, Bryce and Brayden Potter, Rydge and Bannock Bowman, William and Madeleine Ford, and Sage Maloy; and numerous nieces and nephews in the Faltisek and Rachunek families.

Honorary pallbearers include Tim Faltisek, Paul Faltisek, John Champion, Kyl Samway, Justin Ford, Hayden Gaspard, Ryan Faltisek, Jack Bilello, Kabel Faltisek, and Garreth Faltisek.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society; or to the charity of personal choice.

May he rest in eternal peace. Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister, LORENE E. KOTRLA, age 90, of Oscar, Texas, who passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, in a Belton Living Center.

Visitation was Friday, May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Saturday, May Lorene Kotrla 22 at Seaton Brethren Church with Reverend Denise Mikeska officiating. Burial was in Seaton Cemetery.

Mrs. Kotrla was born January 29, 1931, in Red Ranger to Joe Pechal and Rosie Vitek Pechal. She attended school at Little Elm. She married William Joe Kotrla, Sr. on December 30, 1950. He preceded her in death on December 14, 2001.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of Seaton Brethren Church; Seaton Brethren Church Christian Sisters and SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. She lived in the Red Ranger and Oscar areas all of her life.

Survivors include sons William Joe Kotrla, Jr. and his wife Vicky of Belton, Daniel Kotrla of Krum, Joseph Kotrla of Dallas, and Gary Kotrla and wife Vickie of Joe Lee; sister Vallie Zavodny and husband Leon of Rogers; grandchildren Scott Kotrla and wife Elena, Danielle Kotrla, Kris Kotrla and wife Krista, Kyle Kotrla, Jessica Hunt and husband Tom, and Andrew Kotrla; and great-grandchildren Jacob Kotrla, Adam Kotrla, Matthew Kotrla, Kambelle Kotrla, Knox Kotrla, Keller Kotrla, Elliotte Hunt, Miles Hunt, Ivy Hunt, and Eden Hunt.

Memorials may be made to Seaton Brethren Church or to Seaton Brethren Church Christian Sisters.

May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Ruth Hanusch Joyce Skrabanek —SPJST—

In Memory of Edwin Kovar

Richard Kovar; and grandsons Henry Brent Cartwright and Chad Robert Kovar. Survivors include sons and daughters-

Edwin Robert Kovar, 93, of Snook, in-law Larry Robert and Yvonne KovarTexas, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, and Michael Roy and Melissia Kovar;2021. daughters and son-in-law Pamela Ruth

Visitation with the family was held on Massey and Cynthia Renee and JackThursday, May 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Phil- Kirk; sister Minnie Foltermann; sisterslips and Luckey Funeral Home in Cal- in-law Margie Kovar and Georgiadwell, followed by Kovar; grandchildren Loree Lewis anda memorial service Justin, Kathryn Rausch and Erick, Lyndat 7 p.m. A grave- say Massey, Nicolas Kirk and Alana,side service was Erika Kirk, Mia Kovar, Noah Kovar, and held at 10 a.m. on Avery Kovar; and great-grandchildrenFriday, May 7 at Robert, Emily and Grace Lewis, Waverlythe Snook Ceme- and Easton Rausch, William Lovitztery. Massey, Olivia Valdez, Kason Winn, and

Edwin was born Malachi, Malik, and Malia Kovar; and to Henry and Min- great-great-granddaughter Ivey Lewis.nie (Vajdak) Kovar Edwin Kovar Serving as pallbearers are nephewson July 8, 1927, in Robert Rubach, Glenn Kovar, Mark Snook. He attended Kovar, Keith Foltermann, Kirby FolterSnook schools and was a lifelong mann, Donnie Kovar, David Kovar, member of Snook Brethren Church Doyle Sebesta, Randy Marek, Dalewhere he affirmed his faith through the Marek, and Kenneth Marek. Rite of Confirmation in 1942. Edwin The family requests that memorialserved in the United States Navy and was gifts be made to Snook Cemetery Assostationed at San Diego, California. He ciation; Snook Brethren Church; or a was a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook charity of your choice.and American Legion Post 455. —SPJST—

Edwin married the love of his life, Ruth Marek, on July 23, 1947, at Caldwell Brethren Church parsonage with the Reverend Henry Beseda, Sr. officiating. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on July 23, 2017. Edwin and Ruth made their home in Snook, for a short period living with Edwin’s parents, and later at the location of their current home. Edwin and Ruth worked together in various endeavors – construction with Edwin’s father (building many houses in the George Bush Drive and Frances Street areas in College Station), farming, operating the Kovar Cotton Gin and Kovar Hardware Store, and the hay baling business. They enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and Louisiana with friends and family. Edwin was a storyteller and loved to tell his family about life when he was growing up – driving the school bus when he was 15 years old with no driver’s license, hauling lumber to College Station to build houses using a horse and wagon, hunting, and frog-gigging stories – to name a few.

Ruth preceded him in death on November 8, 2018. In addition, he is preceded in death by parents Henry and Minnie Kovar; parents-in-law Emil and Emilie Marek; siblings Albina Dalchau, Viola Sebesta, Raymond Kovar, and

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of Lodge 151, Wharton, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of

MARY LOUISE MATULA, age 95, of Wharton who passed away Wednesday May 5, 2021, following a brief illness.

She was born in Wharton, Texas, on January 26, 1926, the daughter of the late Frank and Johnnie Norris Hobbs. She married Julius Chester Matula, Jr. on October 18, 1948, at Mary Matula Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Julius Chester Matula, Jr.; sister Elizabeth Brown; and grand-