Gertrude Doris Straka, 90, of Houston, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. She was born on May 6, 1930 in Brenham, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents Louis Phillip Galla and Mary Pearl (Stegent) Galla; her husband Johnnie Steve Straka; daughter Rita Straka David; and siblings Bennie Galla, Janie Gummelt, and Edward Galls.
Gertrude is survived by her daughter Linda Straka, son Gary Straka and wife Gaylan Straka, and son Jan Straka. Grandchildren: Shannon Stevens, Tonya Griffin and husband Gene Griffin, Kristy David, Jason Straka and wife Casey Straka, Sarah Straka and Brian Bohannon. Great-grandchildren: Zachary Ford, Stephen Fleming Jr., Lexi Parker, Avery Moor, Camden Straka, and Sawyer Straka. Great great-grandchild Marley Ford; Sister-in-law Nancy Galla; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gertrude was a beloved mother and grandmother “MeMe”. She was a strong woman of great faith and will be dearly missed. The love, support, and prayers she gave her family will last a lifetime; and she will live on forever through cherished memories and through the stories she loved to share.
Visitation will be held from 5:00pm – 8:00pm with a Rosary Service from 6:00pm – 7:00pm on Friday, November 20, 2020.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 21, 2020 with a Graveside Service and reception immediately following.
All services, gravesite, and reception will be at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery in Houston, Texas. 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77077.
Lead Pallbearer: Jason Straka.
Pallbearers: Brian Bohannon, Gene Griffin, Robert Galla, Mike Gummelt, Gregory Galls, and Richard Galls.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. P.O. Box 1000 Department 142 Memphis, TN 28148 or at stjude.org.
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