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Steavy Slovak Jakubik
12 Dec 1937 – 24 Oct 2025
| Birth | 12 Dec 1937 |
| Death | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Cemetery | Saint Joseph Cemetery Ennis , Ellis County , Texas , USA |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/289019953 |
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Steavy Slovak Jakubik, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most. Born to Steavy Holy Slovak and John J. Slovak on December 12, 1937, in Ennis, Texas, Steavy grew up with a spirit as bold and bright as her laughter. In 1956, she married the love of her life, Alfred Jakubik, and together they built a beautiful life grounded in love, family, and faith. Steavy was the proud mother of Renee and Freddy, "Granny Steavy" to her four granddaughters, and "Gaga" to her seven great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her immeasurable joy. A woman of remarkable drive and entrepreneurial spirit, Steavy was a true trailblazer, breaking countless barriers throughout her life. She was the first female loan officer and Vice President of Republic National Bank in Dallas for over 30 years while also owning an independent Merle Norman cosmetics studio in Ennis. She orchestrated the first Polka Cruise, ran a bustling albeit short-lived Czech restaurant (Cafe Moravia), started her own antique business where the doors were always open for visiting over a glass of wine, and later founded Czech Heritage Tours with her daughter Renee, where she proudly guided countless travelers throughout the Czech Republic for almost 30 years. Having visited Europe more than seventy times, her favorite place to be was at the front of the tour bus, a glass of bílé víno in hand, cruising through the Czech Republic and sharing the heritage and culture she held so dear. Steavy was truly one of a kind — known for her quick wit (especially in Czech) and feisty personality. She was the life of every party and had an unmatched ability to make every room brighter, every story funnier, and every person feel special. Beyond her humor, Steavy was the heart of her family — loyal, strong, and endlessly loving. She showed by example what it means to live life to the fullest, to love fiercely, and to never be afraid to speak your mind. Her strength and compassion shaped the generations that follow, and her legacy will continue in the laughter and love she inspired. Interment: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 St. Joseph Cemetery W. Ennis Ave Ennis, Texas
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