Vlasta Kovar, 93, of Palacios died Monday, October 27,2008. She was born on June 19, 1915 in Fayetteville, Texas to the late Jacob and Julia Supak.
She was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and great-¬grandmother. Her favorite pastimes were gardening, cooking and baking, especially known for her apple strudel and kolaches. As a homemaker, she was an active member of the Jackson E.E.A. for 50 years. She was a member of Saint Anthony's Catholic Church and active in the Alter Society and KJZT.
Vlasta leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters and their spouses, Geraldine (Gerry) and Bill Stuhrenberg and Joan and Marvin Stuhrenberg, all of Palacios. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Stephen and wife Michele Stuhrenberg of Palacios, Stacey Cegielski of Houston, Jamie Stuhrenberg of Palacios, Julie Stuhrenberg of Bryan and Jennie Stuhrenberg of College Station, and great-grandchildren, Jarred, Paige and Clayton Stuhrenberg of Palacios and Sean and Ryan Cegielski of Houston.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jerome, sister, Christine Krejci, and great-grandson, Matthew Cegielski.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., on Wednesday October 29, 2008 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with the Rev. Gary Janak officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stephen, Jarred, and Jamie Stuhrenberg, Edwin Polasek, Clarence Kovar and Craig Wallis. John Rother is an honorary pallbearer.
Memorials may be given to St. Anthony's Catholic Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 900, Palacios, TX 77465, Palacios Community Medical Center, 311 Green Ave; St., Palacios, TX 77465 or charity of your choice.