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Eugene John “Gene” Jirkovsky
18 Dec 1928 – 18 Dec 2017
| Birth | 18 Dec 1928 |
| Death | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Cemetery | Saint Joseph Cemetery Yoakum , Lavaca County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Dan Vacek on 21 Dec 2017 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186017905 |
Bio
YOAKUM - Eugene 'Gene' Jirkovsky, age 89, passed away, December 18, 2017. He was born December 18, 1928 to John and Sophie Stavinoha Jirkovsky, in the Green Prairie Community near Shiner and Moulton, Texas. He attended school in Evergreen, Dixon, and Moulton. He was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was involved with various community, school, and church organizations. He married Lois Jean Reinhard July 14, 1952 in Yoakum and they were married 63 years until Lois' passing in 2016. He was an active member of K.J.T. having served as President of Society #13 and District 3 as well as State Director. When Lois was alive, where you saw one, you also saw the other. Their love for each other is a legacy of its own. Gene was always eager to help others and was always looking out for everyone else. He enjoyed woodworking, was an excellant cook, and loved being in the company of his family. Gene is preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother, Daniel Jirkovsky . Visitation will be Wednesday, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum. Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Thursday 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum 361-293-5656. Published by the Victoria Advocate, December 20, 2017
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