Alice T. Korenek

Alice Korenek of Houston, TX passed away suddenly on Friday, March 1, 2013. Alice was born on October 23, 1924 to Charles and Albina Adamcik in Dubina, TX. Alice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a charter member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and truly cherished her parish family. She was active in the Golden Youth Club, Altar Society, and Catholic Daughters of America. She spent 25+ years supporting the Meal on Wheels Program and worked many years at the Manna Resale Shop.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Anton “Tony” Korenek, her brothers George, Henry, Eddy and Joe Adamcik, and her sisters Janie Krecmer and Hattie Buxkemper.

Survivors include children Barbara Poche, Tom Korenek, Andy Korenek (Debbie) all of Houston and Sharon Gammell Miller (Ken) of Brenham, TX. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, James Poche (Janice), Billy Poche (Joni), Jeffrey Poche (Casey), Carrie Gammell, and Matthew Poche, 5 great grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews and many friends.

Visitation will be in the Hunters Creek Chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Fwy., Houston, TX on Monday, March 4, beginning at 4:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum, Houston, TX on Tuesday, March 5, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with visitation at the church at 9:00 a.m.

The family wishes to give special thanks to her caregiver, Mina Mendez. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum, Houston, TX 77092.