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Kenneth Gene Marek
January 31, 1955 - March 25, 2025

Kenneth Gene Marek, of Edna, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born in Wharton, Texas, on January 31, 1955, to the late Daniel J. Marek and Martha Bartos Marek.

Kenneth worked as an electrician. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, BBQ-ing and he was an active member in his church. He thoroughly enjoyed his grandchildren and spending time with them. He was a simple man that enjoyed the simple things.

Kenneth is survived by his longtime companion Clara Novak Menefee. Daughters Steffanie Thompson of and Kayla (Greg) Perry. Sons Toby Marek (Tisha), Matthew Sikes, Joshua Marek, Kelly Menefee. Sisters Diana Naiser Orsak (Tommy), Donna Barrett (David), Nancy McClain (Daniel). Brothers Dennis Marek (Janice), brother in laws Donnie Novak (Debbie), Wayne Novak (Michelle). Sister in laws Shirley Aldis (Joe) and Gerry Lynn Thompson (Kevin), Julius Matula.  He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Annette Marek Matula.

Services for Kenneth will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with the Funeral Service beginning at 10:00 a.m., with the Reverand Harold Staples officiating. Internment will follow in the Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Ganado, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Brady Janca, Brandon Walleck, Clint McLain, Cody McLain, Chris Harter and Kelly Menefee.

Oaklawn Funeral Home
 

Mark Matthew Moore
February 12, 1960 ~ March 3, 2025

Mark Matthew Moore, 65, of Inez, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday March 3, 2025. He was born on Friday February 12, 1960, in Ganado, Texas to the late Herman and Anne Moore.  He graduated from Ganado High School.  Mark loved hunting and fishing and hanging out with his friends. He worked in the oilfield all of his life until he suffered a stroke in June 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Anne Moore, brothers Doyle, Douglass, & Gordon Moore, and brother-in-law Jack Kohleffel. He is survived by his wife Katrina Moore, daughters Meghan Starr (John Leita) and Michelle Zelkowski (Doug), grandchildren Charlotte & Hudson Leita, and Joey, Conner & Parker Zelkowski, who knew him as Pop Pop, sisters Roxanne Kohleffel, Annalee Tegeler (Harlan) and Jennifer Reckaway (Johnny), brothers Glenn Moore and Pat Moore (Brooke), sister-in-law Glenda Moore and numerous neices and nephews.  A visitation will be held on Friday March 7, 2025, at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado, Texas at 9:00am with a rosary being recited at 9:30am.  A funeral mass will begin at 10:00am with Father Greg Korenek officiating.  Interment to follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Sykes, Tim Pair, Larry Wagner, Jose (Memo) Herrera, Billy Allen and Joey Zelkowski.  Honorary pallbearers are Conner & Parker Zelkowski and Hudson Leita.  The family would like to thank the staff of Citizens Medical Center, PAM Rehab, River Oaks Retirement Home and Crown Hospice.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Nazareth Academy, Victoria Livestock Show or a charity of your choice.  Services entrusted to the Todish family of Slavik and Ganado Funeral Homes.

Slavik Funeral Home