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Helen Helona Kubacak

17 Aug 1923 – 13 Feb 2017

Birth17 Aug 1923
Death13 Feb 2017
CemeterySaint Marys Catholic Cemetery
West , McLennan County , Texas , USA
Added byNancy Yankie Sidarous on 14 Feb 2017
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Helen (Helona) Kubacak, age 93, of West, passed away late Monday afternoon, February 13, 2017 at West Rest Haven in West. A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Paul Hudson as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Helen was born August 17, 1923 in Hill County, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Mandak) Helona. She attended school in Abbott and was a graduate of Abbott High School prior to receiving her Registered Nursing Degree from the Providence School of Nursing in Waco. On November 8, 1949 she was united in marriage to Raymond J. Kubacak in Abbott. Raymond preceded her in death on December 7, 2009. Helen was the Director of Nursing for West Rest Haven for over 30 years before retiring. She previously worked for Providence Hospital and Dr. Thomas Scanio. Helen was a longtime and faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption. She was also a member of the KJZT St. Ludmila Society #11, Catholic Life Association, Catholic Daughters of America Court #829, St. Mary's PTC Choir and St. Mary’s 50-50 Club. Helen enjoyed cooking, staying busy, animals and watching sports, especially the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys. She loved going to Austin to watch her grandson’s play sports. Helen was also preceded in death by a son, Richard “Ricky” Kubacak; her parents; brothers, Frank Helona Jr., Stanley Helona and Willie Helona; and sisters, Lillie Makovy, Polly Helona, Bertha Knapek, Adele Metal, Frances Baker, Georgie Kofnovec and Mary Mach. Survivors include a son, Raymond “Smokey” Kubacak, Jr. and wife Cindy of Austin; three grandsons, Ian Kubacak, Isaac Kubacak, and Ivan Kubacak; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Edward Helona, David Kofnovec, Joe Mach, David Devers, Allan Kubacak and Mike Recek. Obituary published online 16 Feb 2017 by Aderhold Funeral Home, West, Texas.

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