Mildred Marie Weber Bednorz

It is with a mixture of sadness and joy that on January 11, 2017, Mildred Marie “Weber” Bednorz left this earth to join her Lord our Savior. She was born August 9, 1932 in Victoria to the late Victor H. and Leona Weber.

Mildred was the second oldest (first daughter) of 12 children, raised on a farm, with all the associated responsibilities. Mildred graduated from nursing school in Houston, after earning her degree she returned to Victoria working as a registered nurse serving the community for over 40 years. She gave her all too each and every patient, time after time.

Mildred was married to Edward Bednorz, or “Big Ed”, to his sons and friends. Mildred was a true saint in all of her children’s eyes. And many others called her a saint when they learned that she raised six boys.

Mildred was dedicated to her Catholic faith and her support of Holy Family Catholic Church where she was a founding member. Mildred spent her final years of life in a rest home, where many of the caregivers expressed such heartfelt regret on her passing. Her tireless giving of herself has made her sons beholden to her forever.

She is survived by her six loving sons: Michael, Nick, John, Joe, Robert, and Douglas (her favorite); nine wonderful grandchildren: Scott, Zack, Brett, Jackie, Brandi, Alex, Chance, David, and Ryan; and daughter-in-laws: Christina, Krista, and Nancy. She also leaves behind 11 siblings, a boatload of nieces and nephews, and countless friends whom she touched throughout her full and wonderful life.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Big Ed.

We don’t have the space to write the book needed to list all the ways that our Wife/Mom/Grandma/Sister/Aunt/Friend has touched and influenced our lives. That book would still not be able to describe the depths of affection and love we all hold in our hearts for our beloved Mildred and what she meant to all of us. So with that, we leave her in the hands of the Lord our God and look forward to joining her in the Promised Land. Love you Mom, Your Boys

The family will hold a visitation from 6 to 8 pm, Friday, January 13, 2017 at Colonial Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Albert Yankey officiating. Burial will follow at Coletoville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Mildred to Holy Family Catholic Church, Victoria or Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Coletoville.