Doris M Korenek

Doris M. Korenek, 94, peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on February 15, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was a proud graduate of Reagan High School in Houston, TX, and later attended the University of Houston, where she continued her art studies and perfected her talent. She worked as a draftsperson at Shell Oil Company until the birth of her son, Mark.

In 1953, Doris married the love of her life, Albert Korenek, and together they shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. In 1955, they welcomed their only son, Mark Edward, followed by the adoption of their daughters, Carmell in 1966 and Stephanie in 1968.

Her unwavering Catholic faith was a guiding light throughout her life. Doris was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Missouri City, TX, and had been a long-time member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Manvel, TX. Over the years, she was involved in numerous ministries, including serving as a Eucharistic Minister and being a part of the RCIA team.

Doris was a woman of many talents, with a deep love for painting, drawing, and flower arranging.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert, her cherished son, Mark, her parents, Lena and Rudolph (RB) Kunetka, her brothers, Pete, Walter, and David Kunetka, her sisters, Evelyn Kroulik and Anna Patton, and several nieces and nephews, including Donald, whom she lovingly cared for as a guardian for many years.

She is survived by her daughters, Carmell Zvonek and husband, Thomas, and Stephanie Korenek Wolford and husband, Carl; grandchildren, Harrison Zvonek and wife Sierra, Katie Zvonek, and Colton Zvonek; Carl’s children, Stuart Wolford and wife Melinda, Julie Smith, and Abby Wolford; and their grandchildren, Keegan, Kiralee, and Keely Wolford, Dallas Smith, and Fitzgerald Simon.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks and deep gratitude to Deana Rae, a lifelong friend who, for the past two years, has been a constant companion, providing joy, comfort, and support. Deana treated our mother as her own.

A visitation for Doris will be held Monday, March 3, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Settegast-Kopf Company at Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 9009 Sienna Ranch Rd., Missouri City, TX with a funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Immediately following the funeral Mass the family will host a catered reception at The Harvest Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 9029 Sienna Ranch Rd. Missouri City, TX 77459. Following the reception, the family will hold a private graveside service.