Barbara Ann Czarnecki

Barbara Ann Czarnecki, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away into eternal life at her home on August 27, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born in Dallas, Texas on February 13, 1942, to Wilbur Anthony O’Brien and Rita Ann Glynn O’Brien. Barbara married the love of her life, Thomas Anthony Czarnecki, on August 8, 1964.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Rita; her brother Wilbur Timothy; brother-in-law Larry Robert Button Sr.; nephew Christopher O’Brien; in-laws William and Ann Czarnecki; and brothers-in-law Bill and David Czarnecki.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 61 years, Thomas Anthony Czarnecki, of San Antonio, Texas; her sister, Sister Michele O’Brien, C.C.V.I. of San Antonio, Texas; brother William Edward O’Brien and sister-in-law Sherry O’Brien of Sulfur Springs, Texas; sister, Margaret Grace Button of Richardson, Texas; sister-in-law Grace Czarnecki of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; son Thomas Michael Czarnecki and daughter-in-law Misty Czarnecki; Richard Joseph Czarnecki and daughter-in-law Julie Czarnecki; son David Edward Czarnecki and daughter-in-law Robyn Czarnecki, daughter Lisa Diane Czarnecki Kubon and son-in-law Joseph Kubon; daughter Catherine Ann Czarnecki; fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Barbara was affectionately known as “Mom” & “Grandma”. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Each morning, she began her day with prayers and the rosary while having her coffee, seeking blessings and protection for her loved ones. Barbara was excited to visit her flowers every morning to see the new blooms and to spend time working in the yard. The return of the Hummingbirds every spring was a special occasion, and the hummingbird feeder was full and ready every season.

Barbara worked at the Nix Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, for over forty-five years as a Medical Laboratory Technician. When she retired, she enjoyed spending her time gardening, reading, traveling to Wisconsin in the fall with her husband, and cruising with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Her favorite was attending events for her grandchildren and family gatherings when the house was overflowing with everyone she loved.

Barbara will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

In place of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to:

St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church

In Memory of Barbara Czarnecki

102 Lorenz Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78209