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Robert James Jurica
7 Jul 1944 – 21 Jul 2024
| Birth | 7 Jul 1944 |
| Death | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Cemetery | Saint Joseph Cemetery Ennis , Ellis County , Texas , USA |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/273090767 |
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Robert James Jurica, 80, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his home in Ennis, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Ennis, Texas on July 7, 1944, to John Lee and Helen (Pekar) Jurica. Robert grew up in Ennis and graduated from St. John's High School in 1962. That is where he met the love of his life Irene (Salik) Jurica. They were married on September 14, 1963 and made Ennis their home. Robert began his career at Economy Volkswagen in Dallas and later Porsche Audi in Richardson. In 1975,bafter a fire destroyed his father's business, Robert rebuilt the OK Garage. This garage was the only town business servicing foreign and domestic vehicles. Robert finished his career at the OK Garage and retired in 2014. Robert was a member of the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church and the KJT. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working on cars. He also enjoyed barbecuing with his son and making homemade Czech pickles with his daughters. Robert is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, John Jr. and Richard Jurica. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 6 pm to 8 pm, with a Rosary at 7 pm, at the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetary, and a Celebration of his life will follow at Sokol Hall.
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