Genevieve Karkoska Karkoska Wolf Miri

Genevieve “Genie” Karkoska Wolf Miri went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 26, 2010.

Service: Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 10 a.m. at S.S. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas. Internment: Holy Trinity Cemetery of Corn Hill in Jarrell, Texas with a luncheon following at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Parish Hall.

Rosary/Visitation: Friday, July 30, 2010. Visitation at 6 p.m., Rosary at 7 p.m. at S.S. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas.

Memorials: North Texas ASPCA or the American Cancer Society to support cancer research. Donation notifications can be directed to Susan Karkoska Medina, P.O. Box 470959, Fort Worth, TX 76147.

Born in Jarrell, Texas on Jan 2, 1927 in her parent’s farmhouse, Genie was raised in Granger, Texas and attended school through the 8th grade. Despite her level of formal education, Genie achieved tremendous success during her lifetime.

Genie married Hymie Wolf June 23, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas and they honeymooned in Mexico City. They owned Wolf Aviation and made many trips to Europe in the few short years they were married. They owned and operated a recording studio and the infamous Rio Record Shop in San Antonio. Those were the happiest times of her life. During that time, Genie was extremely involved in the San Antonio community where she was an active member of the Quota Club, represented the Czech Heritage Society in full Czech costume at the Festival of Nations, at the 1968 Hemisphere San Antonio and for many years at the Institute of Texas Cultures Folklife Festival. After Hymie’s passing, Genie continued to manage and operate Rio Record Shop on her own until July 31, 1991 when she retired and moved back to Granger.

Genie helped many families, children, seniors and others in need throughout her life and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Her nickname in her hometown was “the Granger Angel,” and indeed she was.

Genie is preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Karkoska, and brothers Bernard, Jerry,

Johnny Jr., Clement “Red,” Ted, Joe, Frank and nephew John Pershing Karkoska.

Survivors: Brother Paul Karkoska, wife Gloria, their children David, wife Sandra; Marshall, wife Tina; Mike, wife Phon; Dennis, wife Tina; and Melinda, husband Duane. Other survivors include her niece Susan Karkoska Medina, husband Victor; nephew John Karkoska, wife Theresa; nephew Harry Karkoska, wife Trish; niece Cathy Karkoska Basile, husband Mark; niece Cynthia Karkoska; niece Sheree Kristinek, husband Frank; nephew Leonard Marek, wife Doris; sister -in-laws Sue Karkoska Brown, husband Ron; Dolores Karkoska, Louren Karkoska, Inez Karkoska; and numerous great-nieces and nephews and people all around the world who considered Genie family.

Genie’s family would also like to thank the caregivers and staff of Stonegate Nursing Facility and Community Hospice of Tarrant County for their wonderful care, patience, love and support.

Arrangements are being handled by Condra Funeral Home in Taylor, Texas, 512.352.3636.