In Memoriam

In Memory of Judith Majek

Judith Libbie Peters Majek, age 93, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. Visitation was from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9 at Seaside Reid Chapel in Corpus Christi, Texas, with a rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. A funeral mass was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Corpus Christi. Interment followed at Seaside Memorial Park in Corpus Christi.

Judy was born on October 31, 1929, to Raymond and Libbie Peters in Schulenburg, Texas. Her family moved to Corpus Christi in 1941. Judy loved attending school. Being the oldest child, she took care of her younger siblings.

Judy married Charlie Majek on June 22, 1948. Together, they raised two sons. While the boys were young, she babysat, ironed, and sewed for people. Once the boys left home, Judy worked at Dillard’s as a sales associate. She went on to be a store manager at Carter’s. Later in life, Judy worked for Home Health Care. Her last job was making floral arrangements at a flower shop.

Judy’s hobbies included crocheting, sewing, gardening, and baking. She was president of the Violet Club. She was a 78-year member of SPJST. She joined Lodge 56, Corpus Christi in 1945. Lodge 56 merged with Lodge 79, Corpus Christi in 1974, and Judy then became a member of Lodge 79. She also served as an SPJST youth leader. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy. Judy will be remembered for her strong faith and her friendly nature. She never met a stranger.

Judy was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Rosanna; husband Charlie; parents Raymond and Libbie Peters; parents-in-law Leo and Rosie Majek; sister Dolores; brother Alphonse “Sonny”; daughter-in-law Sue; and great-grandchildren Kathryn and Kimberly.

She is survived by sons Michael (Kay) Majek and Jerry Majek; grand- children Christy (Carlos) Esquivel, Cheryl Majek, Charles (Liann) Majek III, Sean (Melissa) Majek, Chris (Tracey) Majek, and Cindy (Len) Amaya; greatgrandchildren David Esquivel, Emily Esquivel, Kayla Reyna, Anthony Reyna, Christa (Mandy) Mawyer, Joey (Kelsey) Garcia, Kaitlyn Majek, Kelsey Majek, Rhianna Majek, Jonathan Majek, Philip Majek, Kasey (Nathan) Hammer, Cory Majek, Madison Majek, Justin Amaya, Zachary Amaya, Emma Amaya, Alyssa Amaya and Karley Amaya; great-greatgrandchild Jackson Hammer; sisters Leona Grant and Georgia Ann (Newell) Rambo; sister-in-law Elizabeth Peters; and best friend Patsy Knapek.

Judy had a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews, and she was a loving godmother to many.

Having the distinguished honor to serve as pallbearers were Judy’s greatgrandsons David Esquivel, Anthony Reyna, Jonathan Majek, Philip Majek, Justin Amaya, and Zachary Amaya. —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, on behalf of our entire membership, expresses its sincerest and deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother,

DON CALVIN HOLLY, 65, of Corpus Christi, Texas, who passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Don was interred on May 25 at Chamberlain Cemetery in Kingsville.

He was born in Dallas on August 25, 1957.

He was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville.

Don formerly lived in Kingsville and most recently in Corpus Christi. Don was a generous person, donating his time and money to various causes. He was also very gregarious, counting so many people as his good friends. He was well-liked and always cheerful, even under adverse circumstances. He will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lester C. Holly; and younger brother Mark K. Holly.

Don is survived by children Aaron Holly and Claudia Holly; mother Gloria K. Holly; and older brother Arthur C. Holly and wife Rose; sister-in-law Jennifer Holly; four nieces; and one nephew.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee

Gayenell Chudej

Victoria Zak

—SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, on behalf of our entire membership, wishes to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, JOSEPHINE ANNIE ZAPALAC, 79, of Hallettsville, Texas. She passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, after a long illness.

Rosary was Wednesday, June 21 at Kubena Funeral Home of Hallettsville. Visitation was at 6 p.m. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church/School or donor’s choice.

Jo Ann, as she was known, was born on June 20, 1943, to Joseph F. and Annie Satsky Stanzel, in Hallettsville. She married William O. Zapalac on November 27, 1984, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in 1961.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jo Ann is survived by her husband, William O. Zapalac.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee

Gayenell Chudej

Victoria Zak —SPJST—

In Memory of Fred D. Merlick

Fred D. Merlick, 87, passed away on May 30, 2023.

Memorial service was at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023 in Mount Olivet Chapel.

Fred D. Merlick was born to Maxinne and Fred Merlick on June 21, 1935 — a born and raised “Fort Worthian.” Fred had various jobs throughout his life where he installed windows, sold ads for the Fort Worth Star Telegram, sold real estate, and finally landing in the aircraft business in General Mechanics then into Bell Helicopter where he stayed for 30 years.

Fred married Edna De Poyster on December 10, 1964. They had two children, Sharon and Forrest Merlick.

He loved his family very much. He was a member of Glenview Church in Haltom City. He loved his family, his church, and his Lord. He was also a member of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth.

Fred was truly a family man and loved to travel with them to many states and interesting cities. Even though he loved to travel, he was notorious for getting lost during vacations even with his gift of telling someone how to get somewhere. On a trip the family took to Red River, New Mexico, he went back to Texas up and through Oklahoma. One trip to Louisiana, he argued with the GPS the entire time and got the family lost in a town of only 400 people. Despite this, he always managed to find some truly amazing places to eat during the journeys.

When Malachi wanted to get a dog, they adopted one and let his grandson name him Ike. Fred swore up and down he would not sleep in the house, but Ike slept in the house that first night. Then he said that Ike couldn’t be up on the furniture and before you knew it, Fred even let him up on the bed and got him his own chair for the bedroom. He loved Ike very much.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents; grandson Blake Alex Matherly; and daughter Sharon Merlick.

Fred is survived by wife Edna Merlick; son Forrest Merlick; grandson Malachi Karnstein; granddaughter Brooklyn Merlick Coleman; sister Dorris Mobley, and very sweet, mischievous dog Ike.