Helen Marie Janak

Helen worked for many years as head teller for Victoria Bank and Trust. She never “worked” a day in her life, loving every moment and memory she made while in the banking business. She always had a smile on with kind eyes, never truly meeting a stranger, making friends with everyone who had the blessing of meeting her. Helen loved to read, play dominoes, eating out with bank retirees, and being near her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert M. Janak and her parents, Johnnie and Irene.

She is survived by her sons, Kevin M. (Tammy) Janak and Kenneth M. (Cecilia) Janak both of Victoria; sister, Mildred “Mickey” (Norrell) Cinadr Schulte of Hallettsville; brother, Marvin J. (Sue) Cinadr of Hallettsville; grandchildren Jamey (Farah), Jeremy (Jenna), and Emily Ann Janak; great grandchildren Kendall, Avery, Nora, and Finley Janak; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday December 6, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM. A Rosary will be recited at 7 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 1801 E. Red River St. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 10 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Kyle Kahanak, Ronnie Bludau, Gilbert Butschek, Jr., Marc Cinadr, Tim Janak, Jake Dornak. Honorary Pallbearers are Randy Janak, Barron Janak, Howard Bludau, Gary Krupala, Tom Janak, Fred Butschek, Emily, Jamey, and Jeremy Janak.

A special thank you from the Janak Family to Dr. S. Kathpalia, Dr. D. Jannsen, and Harbor Hospice and Staff.

Memorial contributions can be made to Harbor Hospice and St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com