Susi graduated from St. Pius X in 1969, where she later became a teacher and taught for 35 years. She received her undergraduate degree from Rice University in 1973. Her Master’s degree was earned at Washington University and after she received her teaching certificate from the University of Houston in 1979.
In her free time, she loved to read, play video games, and watch sports. She loved the Astros and the Rockets. Susi was an animal person and especially loved cats and dogs. She would make rosaries as a hobby and she enjoyed dining out and traveling.
She is survived by her husband, Gary T. West; daughter, Brenna Montesino and her husband Pete; son, Garrett V. T. West; mother, Nona Jean Kapczynski; brother, Vincent “Recap” Kapczynski; sister-in-law, Sheila Kapczynski; grandson, Vincent Montesino; many cousins, and her beloved dog, Cooper.
Visitation will be Friday, December 31, 2021 from 9:15am to 10am with a recitation of the Rosary at 10am. Funeral Mass will follow at 11 am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 2600 Brinkman St. Houston, TX 77018.
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