She was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, April 9, 1935 to Alipio and Rafaela (Echazabal) Tranche.
She was the 7th born of 9 children. Siblings: Violeta, Hector, Ludmilla, Nilda, Alicia, Elba, Pipo and Myrna.
Minnie was a retired X-Ray Technician. She was a loving wife, mother and Grandmother. She is survived by her son Bill Kowalik, Daughter Karen Heer, 3 Grandsons, Kyle, Travis and Logan Heer. Daughter-in-Law Rachael Heer and Great Grandchildren, Jason and Lyla.
She was predeceased by her husband William M. Kowalik and her daughter Deborah Lynn Kowalik.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:00 am at Church of Our Saviour, 5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL.
Following the funeral mass will be a graveside service at 2:00 pm at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.
