Mary Louise Kowalik Jurca
Mary Louise Kowalik Jurca, 89, of La Marque passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 in Houston, Texas. She was born March 25, 1926 in Falls City, Texas to Henry and Mary Kowalik. She married the love of her life Louis Jurca on June 2, 1951 at St. Patrick’s in Galveston, they were married for 59 years until his death in 2010. Mary Louise graduated from Dominican High School in Galveston. She raised her family in La Marque and was one of the founding families of Queen of Peace Catholic Church; she was a charter member of RVOS #146 of Galveston, Texas and KJZT #106 of La Marque, Texas; she was a housewife until Sandra went to school and then she went to work for Queen of Peace School. Around 1970, Mary Louise, Nook Oldag, Elsie Vyvial, Rose Ann Reznicek, Dorothy Reznicek, Louise Plasek and Christina Plasek decided to meet for a cup of coffee. That cup of coffee turned into a Tuesday tradition that lasted until Mom moved to Houston in 2012.
Mary Louise is preceded in death by her parents; husband Louis Jurca, daughter Mary Jurca and sister Marguerite (Nook) Oldag.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law; Stephanie Forsythe and Mike, Gwen Medley and Will Taylor, Annette Triska and Bob, Sandra O’Guynn and Kelly; son and daughter-in-law; Louis Jurca, Jr. and Lupe; her grandchildren; Sarah and Danny Millikan, Alicia Forsythe, Dylan and Linda Medley, Bobbie Medley, Jared and Dana Triska, Jacob Triska, Shelby Jurca, Connor O’Guynn and Abby O’Guynn; great-grandchildren; Andrew and Lexi Medley, Tristan Hayles, Robert, Ruby and Baby Millikan and brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Leland and Alice Jurca Schroeder.
A visitation will be on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm with a Rosary at 3:00pm at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00am on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque with Father Chacko Puthumayil officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas. Serving as pallbearers will be Mary Louise’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
My sincerest sympathies to you all. Your mom was a very sweet, loving friend to our family. May the Lord comfort you with the hope of His glory. Love and prayers —
Thank you so very much. Mom is happy and so we should be too!
Annette
We are so sad to hear of Mary Louise’ passing but we know she is in a better place and free of her ailments. We will always remember her kindness and smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ann & Ron, thank you so much for the kind words and prayers. They truly mean a great deal to us. Mom is celebrating now. Although we are sad, we have to be happy for her.
Annette
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Keeping you in my prayers knowing that you are saddened but she is at peace and that heaven has welcomed a faithful servant home.
Thank you so much. Yes, Mom is at peace and is celebrating in heaven. Your prayers are deeply appreciated.
Annette
Dear Annette and family, my condolences on the loss of your dear mother. I am thinking of you and remembering our years together at Lone Star Drama.
Much love, Runita
Runita,
Thank you so very much for the kind words. Although our hearts hurt, we have to be happy for Mom.
I think of you often.
Love,
Annette
Gwen and Annette, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. There is nothing she would not have done for anyone. Stay strong, and remember, she’s not gone……She will always live in the hearts of everyone she has touched.
Thank you Vicki. Mom is in such a better place and we have to be happy for her. She has truly left a great many happy memories here on earth.
Annette
Runita,
Thank you so very much for the kind words. Although our hearts hurt, we have to be happy for Mom.
I think of you often.
Love,
Annette