Albert C. Baroski

Albert “Al” Conrad Baroski, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great- and great-great grandfather passed away peacefully on December 9, 2013 at the age of 93, surrounded by loved ones. Al was born on February 9, 1920 in Bryan, Texas to Norbert Conrad Baroski and Josephina Koh Baroski. He was one of five children. The family moved to Houston and on November 30, 1939, he married his beautiful bride, Agnes Wenkhous, the love of his life and the mother of his ten children. Al and Agnes Baroski were married for 64 wonderful years until her death on August 7, 2004. They were devoted parishioners of St. Theresa's Catholic Church for fifty years and members of the choir for forty years. Al worked for Stewart and Stevenson for 36 years until he retired. His many hobbies included singing with barbershop quartets, fishing at Harmony Inn in Surfside Beach, Texas, golfing, and painting.

If Al could be summed up in one word, that word would be “joy”. Al was known by family and friends for his radiant smile and infectious laugh. He lived his life with integrity, faith, and love. His family was his whole life. One cannot imagine a kinder, happier, or more loving man. His life was God’s gift; how he lived his life was his gift to God.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, his daughter Karen Louise “Sissy” and his beloved wife, “Squirt”. He is survived by his children Albert Baroski, wife Janice; Sandra Waida, husband Robert; Janet Albertson, husband Ed; Larry Baroski, wife Beverly; Gary Baroski, wife Jennifer; Mary Rand, husband Richard; Frances Michetich, husband Robert; Regina Janneck, husband Mark; Sherry Wilson, and husband Glen. In addition, Al leaves behind 34 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Parkinson’s research, Alzheimer’s Association, Hospice Care Team or your favorite charity.

Visitation 5:00 pm with Rosary at 7:00 pm December 12, 2013 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home

Funeral Mass 10:00 am at St Theresa’s Catholic Church December 13, 2013 6622 Haskell St. Interment to follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.