Mary Z. Sofka

Mary Sofka, “Sis” 88, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020. She was born January 26, 1932 in Gonzales County, Texas to Louis and Anastacia Petras Zella. She grew up in a large family with 7 brothers and 2 sisters. She married Alvin Sofka on July 16th, 1956 and moved to Houston where they lived and raised 5 children.

Mary was a dedicated wife to Alvin for 51 years. She was also a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She committed her life to taking care of her family. She enjoyed sharing her love with her family through cooking and bringing them together for meals . Her specialties were homemade bread, kolaches, the best-fried chicken and not to mention her dressing at Thanksgiving. Playing bingo was her favorite pass time with her daughters, grandchildren & friends.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Schmidt & husband Carl, Cynthia Lee and Margie Fox & husband Jeff; Sons David Sofka & wife Kristi, Johnny Sofka & wife Agnes, sister Mildred Roeber, brothers, Raymond, August, Carl, Robert & Kenneth Zella all of Gonzales. 5 grandchildren, Jennifer Koberger (Jason), Bobbi Green (Grant), Elizabeth Franklin (Justin), Heather Lee & Ashley Aranda (Erick), great grandchildren, Steven & Joseph Norman, Holly & Lily Franklin, Avery, Brennah, Hayden & Holden Grant, Nathaniel, Emily & Madeyln Aranda and Landon Koberger.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Melvin and Adolph and sister Elsie Spitzenberger.

Pallbearers: David Sofka,Johnny Sofka, Erick Aranda, Jeff Fox, Steven Norman, Joseph Norman.

Visitation will be Monday, June 8th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Chapel of Forest Park Westheimer. Rosary will begin at 6:00pm

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 9th.