Rose Marie Deathe

Rose Marie Hrncir Deathe of Houston, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John Russell Deathe. Rose was born in Hallettsville, Texas on September 5, 1929 to Louis and Marie Hrncir. She spent her early childhood in Nada, Texas, then her adolescent years and early adulthood in San Antonio, Texas. Rose built a wonderful life as a homemaker; she was a devoted wife and loving mother of five beautiful daughters, whose life was centered on her family and her faith. She was active within her community, serving as a dedicated member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, Czech Center Museum Houston, Woman’s Club of Missouri City, and KJZT, which stands for "Katolicka Jednota Zen Texaskych” and means Catholic Women’s Union of Texas in the Czech language; her joy and caring spirit touched the hearts of many. Rose had a passion for sewing and quilting by machine, as well as collecting home remedy health books and religious books. John and Rose were formerly members of Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City, Texas and St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land, Texas.

Rose is survived by her five daughters, Rosalyn Leger, Mary Hebert, Andrea Fuqua and husband Myles, Sharon Kiel and husband Jeff, and Kathy Hauser and husband Jim; fourteen grandchildren, Rod and Margaret Leger, Michael and Silvia Leger, Tony Wayne and Sarah Leger, David Leger, Jake and Meghann Slagle, Lexie Fuqua, Austin Kiel, Savannah Kiel, Trinity Kiel, Riley Kiel, Sawyer Kiel, Katie Hauser, Kristyn Hauser, and Joseph Hauser; and seven great-grandchildren, Estrella, Luna, Raven, Murphy, Levi, Harley, and Kadence.

A visitation, rosary, and funeral service for Rose will be held Thursday, April 13, 2023 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 10135 West Rd, Houston, TX 77064. The visitation will be from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, with the rosary service at 9:45 AM; the funeral service will follow from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A reception will occur at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church immediately after the funeral service. A committal service will occur Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rose may be made to Czech Center Museum Houston, Holy Family Catholic Church, and St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church.

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