Lydia Lillian Zemanek, age 89, of Blessing, Texas passed away peacefully with her children by her side in Victoria, Texas on June 21, 2008 after a short hospital stay. She was born on December 1, 1918 in Birch, Texas to the late Ludwig and Clara Junek. Lydia married the late Victor Zemanek on September 1, 1943 in Blessing. In the early 1940's, they bought a cotton farm and moved to Blessing where they raised their nine children and lived together for 52 years.

Lydia spent her early married years helping her husband establish a successful farming operation while raising her children and staying involved in their school and after-school activities. In retirement, she enjoyed watching her family grow with each additional grandchild or great-grandchild. Lydia was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing. She was a devout Catholic and lived her daily life as a Christian. Lydia was a kind, caring person who loved her family and friends and took great joy in spending time with them. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Lydia lived a full and rich life with her family and friends. We take great comfort in knowing that she is now at peace in Heaven with her Lord.

Lydia's life was centered around her family to whom she was totally devoted. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Zemanek, her daughter, Rose Marie Snyder, and her son-in-law, Donnie Genzer. She is also preceded in death by her brothers Edwin Junek, Joe Junek, and L. J. Junek, and her sister Mary Jane Lezak. She is survived by her children Victor Joe Zemanek and wife Ginger of Granbury, Texas; Mary Ann DeKunder and husband Tom of Schertz, Texas; John Henry Zemanek and wife Tracy of Marrero, Louisiana; Robert Zemanek and wife Joane of Victoria, Texas; Jerry Zemanek and wife Cindy of Grapevine, Texas; Doris Genzer of Markham, Texas; Lillian Chastain and husband Dennis of Cypress, Texas; Betty Jean Crain and husband Darrell of College Station, Texas; son-in-law Jim Snyder of Carrollton, Texas; eighteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her three sisters: Verna Turek of Palacios, Texas; Clara Gordon of Burnet, Texas; and Emma Jean Piwonka of Blessing, Texas.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. with Rosary following at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing with Father Samuel Appiasi officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers will be her sons and sons-in-law.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church or to a charity of donor's choice.

The family would like to thank all of the staff of Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City, Triumph Hospital in Victoria, and all her caregivers for their help, support, and loving care.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979)245-4613.