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VĚSTNÍK
The Life That I Have
In Memoriam
by Leo Marks The life that I have Is all that I have And the life that I have Is yours The love that I have Of the life that I have Is yours and yours and yours. A sleep I shall have A rest I shall have Yet death will be but a pause For the peace of my years In the long green grass Will be yours and yours and yours. —SPJST—
Warm Summer Sun by Walt Whitman Warm summer sun, Shine kindly here, Warm southern wind, Blow softly here. Green sod above, Lie light, lie light. Good night, dear heart, Good night, good night. —SPJST—
Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night by Dylan Thomas “Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge bother, ALVIN ERWIN MIKUSH, age 67, of Weimar, Texas, who passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Regency Nursing Center in Schulenburg. Visitation was Friday, April 1 at Vsetin C.M.B. Church with a prayer service led by Dr. Mark Labaj. Funeral service Alvin Mikush was Saturday, April 2 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Weimar with Father Wayne Flagg officiating. Interment followed in the St. Michael Cemetery. Alvin was born on February 12, 1955, in Hallettsville to Alvin and Linda Holy Mikush. He attended Hallettsville High School and married Arlene Haidusek Mikush on April 17, 1977, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Weimar. Together in their union, they had one son, Chad. Alvin and Arlene made Weimar their home for 45 years. Alvin worked at Utex for 42 years and was a member of Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, ranching, cooking, and loved the outdoors. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville. He was preceded in death by parents Alvin and Linda Mikush; grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Alvin is survived by wife Arlene; son Chad and wife Anna of East Bernard; brother Marvin and wife Rosemary of Victoria; and grandchildren Avery, Bailey, and Caiden. Pallbearers were Stephen Rhodes, Ian Rhodes, Adam Rhodes, Harvey Barton, Jason Barton, Jared Barton, Dan Motal, Glenn Michalcik and David Mi-
chalcik. Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Victoria Zak Gayenell Chudej —SPJST—
ln Memory of David Kubiak On April 2, 2022, God called home an angel. David Wayne Kubiak passed away peacefully in the hospital surrounded by his family. David was born in Marlin, Texas, on January 13, 1954, and later moved to Rockdale. David played baseball from a young age to his college years at Blinn Community College. He coached baseball David Kubiak and collected trading cards. He worked in auto parts stores all his life. He also helped out at the Kolache Shoppe in Taylor on Saturdays helping his mother-in-law Irene making donuts. He enjoyed vacations, fishing, and building sandcastles at Rockport and Port Aransas. He loved sports and playing lotto tickets. He always thought he’d win the big one. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor. David was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Marie Kubiak. David is survived by his wife Debbie (Bucanek); sons Richard and Jaden (wife Jocelyn); daughters Monica Kubiak (husband Sean Carpenter) and Jaime Vykukal (husband Justin); stepdaughters Brandy McAnally (husband Michael), Brittany Keyland (husband Christopher), and Jaboa Matoska (fiancé Al Atkins); 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Pallbearers were Sidney Bucanek, Michael McAnally, Blake Hegar, Parker
McAnally, Justin Vykukal, Sean Carpenter, II, and John David Vykukal. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Bucanek, Christopher Keyland, Sean Keyland, James Keyland, and Will Keyland. Arrangements were under the direction of Condra Funeral Home and burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Taylor. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton members extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of RANDY RAMEY. Randy Ramey of Blackhill, Texas, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 72. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and friend. Visitation was at Hurley Funeral Home in PleasRandy Ramey anton on Friday, April 8 from 5 to 9 p.m., with a prayer service held at 7 p.m. Funeral service was at St. John Lutheran Church in Poth on Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. He was born February 25, 1950, in Austin to Ed and Jeanette Ramey. In 1951, Randy’s parents moved to Poth. Growing up, Randy was a member and served as an altar boy for Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Randy graduated from Poth High School in 1968 where he played football and baseball. After high school, he attended Southwest Texas State University and graduated in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. In 1969, Randy met the love of his life, Linda, at the Sons of Hermann dancehall in Poth. On December 18, 1971, they were married and had 50 wonderful years together. They were blessed with two precious daughters, Kim and Kellie. Randy taught school at Medina Valley and Southwest High Schools as the ag science teacher for four years. When he quit teaching, he went to work as the general manager of Wehman Inc. for 17 years. In 1997, he decided to obtain his
