Tracy Kocian

Tracy Okruhlik was born in Lavaca County on October 11, 1913 to Frank J. Okruhlik and Mary Vana. She married Inoc Kocian on October 11, 1937. Tracy passed away at the prime age of 98, Thursday afternoon at The Heights of Gonzales, March 15, 2012 surrounded by her family and friends. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who will be greatly missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, husband Inoc, son James, and four brothers: Jim, Frank, Joe and Buck.

She is survived by Daughter in law Evelyn Kocian, granddaughter Donna and husband Larry Moseley, great grandchildren Brittany Law and Kristopher Law, two step grandchildren: Pat and husband Bill Yeschke and Wayne Aschenbeck, numerous step great grandchildren, two sisters Mary Kocurek and Della Pilat both of Moulton and several nieces and nephews.

Tracy was employed at Gonzales ISD cafeteria serving for many years. After retiring, she took on the role of babysitting for family and friends and also many odd jobs to pass her time. Tracy enjoyed life to the fullest and loved spending time with family and friends. But most of all she loved being “Granny”!

Visitation will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Gonzales, TX with Rosary following at 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be at 3:00PM Sunday, March 18, 2012, at St. James Catholic Church in Gonzales, TX. Internment followed at the St. James Catholic Cemetery with Father Paul Raaz officiating. Pallbearers are: Harvey Pilat, Pat Pilat, Gary Shows, Larry Moseley, Wayne Aschenbeck, Kristopher Law. The family would like to acknowledge and thank The Heights of Gonzales and Hospice for their continuous support till the end.