Vince DeForke , born September 28, 1928 in Bryan, Texas, passed away January 5, 2012 in Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lena DeForke; his brothers Joe, Lee and Father John DeForke; his sister Nita Skeeters and his grandson Michael Ledwig.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rosa Miller DeForke; his son Paul (Mary Anne) DeForke; his daughters Antoinette (Peter) Loving, Mary Ann (Jim) Ledwig and Rosemary DeForke; his grandchildren Stephen, Matthew and Sarah DeForke, Katie and Ben Loving and Patricia, Albert and Joseph Ledwig.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 6, 2012 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm in the Hunters Creek Chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 10:00 am at Holy Name Catholic Church, 1920 Marion Street, Houston, Texas 77009 with Reverend Brendan Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.