Barbara Kunec
Age - 93
December 9, 2023
Barbara Louise Disser Kunec, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong Catholic, joined her Heavenly Father on November 23, 2023.
Barbara was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 16, 1930, the eldest daughter of Milton and Vivian Disser, and sister of Milton, Jr. , and Vivian Anne. She lived in Lexington, Michigan, where she grew up. After graduating from Our Lady of Mercy High School, in Farmington, Barbara attended business school, and then worked with her father, joined later by her sister. She met her husband, Joseph, and was happily married, eventually having seven children who were her greatest blessings.
Barbara's family was of the utmost importance to her, and she had an abundance of love for her children and grandchildren. She had a true mother's heart, full of generosity and kindness, which she shared with everyone around her. Her sweet personality naturally drew people to her, and they were better for having met her. Barbara was loving and nurturing, and drew happiness from taking care of others. Her children spent their entire lives hearing how much everyone loved their mom, and the pride and joy it brought them was boundless. Barbara never met a stranger, because a friendship was only a hug, a kiss on the cheek, or a fist bump away. She spent her life loving others, asking God "help us to help others" at the end of every blessing. She was always focused on making sure everyone around her felt special and worthy and loved, and she was loved abundantly in return. The family is especially thankful to all of the friends and staff at Parkway Place, who loved our mother like she was their own. We appreciate all of you more than you know. Thanks for making a new environment feel like a second home.
Barbara is survived by six of her seven children: Theresa Milcik and husband, Paul, of Fulshear; Patricia Boushka and husband, Jim, of Austin; Kevin Kunec and Laura Manion, of Houston; Bridget Riha and husband, Stephen, of Houston; Sean Kunec and wife, Amber, of Pearland; and Brian Kunec and wife, Terrie, of Hanalei, Hawaii. Additionally, she is survived by eight grandchildren: Bridget Boushka, of Portland, Oregon; Bryce Boushka and wife, Taylor, of Dallas; Baileigh and Peighton Riha of Houston; Ella, Aidan and Emma Kunec of Pearland; and Cole Kunec of Houston. She will also be remembered by her sister, Vivian Aylesworth, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Kunec; her daughter, Kathleen Kunec; her parents, Milton and Vivian Disser; and her brother, Milton, Jr.
The family will receive friends for a Vigil and visitation on December 12, 2023 between the hours of 5:00 p. m. and 8:00 p. m. , with recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p. m. , at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas. A Catholic funeral Mass and celebration of Barbara's life will be held on December 13, 2023 at 10:30 a. m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, Texas. A reception at the church will immediately follow the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Barbara may be made to the kind-hearted employees of Parkway Place by sending a check to Parkway Place Employee Assistance Fund, with Barbara Kunec in the memo line, to 1321 Park Bayou Drive, Houston, Texas, 77077.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. memorialoaksfunerals. com for the Kunec family.Show more
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