Gilbert John Stefka

He was retired from Skytop Brewster and Victoria County. He was a member of Catholic Life and enjoyed farming & ranching. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lillian Wagner Stefka; brother Rudy Stefka Jr. of Shiner; daughter Iris K. Stefka of Dallas; son Curtis R. Stefka of Austin; three grandchildren Courtney Stefka Finn (Cassidy) of Austin; John Kolle (Margo) Stefka of Austin; James Connor (Brooke) Stefka of Austin; and four great-grandchildren: Skylar Stefka and Halee, Cate, and Cooper Finn.

The Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 7 pm, at Colonial Funeral Home. The Mass will be recited on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 10 am, at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. Burial will follow at Shiner Bretheren Cemetery in Shiner, TX.

Pallbearers are grandchildren and spouses: Courtney and Cassidy Finn, John Kolle and Margo Stefka, and James Connor and Brook Stefka.

Honorary pallbearer is Rudy Stefka, Jr.

Memorial Donations may be left to Our Lady of Victory Cathedral and Alzheimer's Association.

Arrangements under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, TX.