Catherine H. Wargofcak

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Catherine Wargofcak Obituary

Catherine H. Wargofcak, 88, of Chester, died on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 at St. Joseph's Home for the Aged.

She was a native of Chesterfield County, the daughter of the late Charles H. and Annie Blaha Hotz, and the widow of Michael Wargofcak.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Hotz.

Mrs. Wargofcak was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, the Colonial Heights American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 284, and the Petersburg VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by five daughters, Joanne Roberts and husband, Earl of Chesterfield, Mary Elizabeth Roberts of Chesterfield, Catherine Rose Stoupa and husband, Steve of Prince George, Anne Marie Wheeler and husband, David of Prince George, and Theresa W. Prochazka and husband Adolph, of Franklin, Ill.; three sons, Michael J. Wargofcak and wife, Deborah of Georgia, Joseph Wargofcak and wife, Lou Ann of Chesterfield, Charles Edward Wargofcak and wife, Frances of Chesterfield; two sisters, Rosemary Scarborough of Colonial Heights, and Elizabeth Ann Michalek of Chesterfield; three brothers, Rudy Hotz of St. Joseph's Home, Joseph Hotz and Frank Hotz both of Chesterfield; 25 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 17111 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, with Father Lou Ruoff, celebrant.

Interment will be in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, and Wednesday one hour prior to mass at church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church or St. Joseph's Home for the Aged, 1503 Michaels Road, Henrico, VA 23229.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Wargofcak

10 Entries

Tamara Russell

January 26, 2009

Grandma:

You left an indelible mark on my life, and I'm certain you will continue to impact my life far after your death.
I will always remember the lessons you taught me regarding your faith. Basic, but fundamental ones like gratitude and the value of family above everything else.
You lived your faith in your life and I am grateful I saw that example. You taught me to always be faithful no matter what G*d brought to me, and I will always live that in my life.

Thank you for sharing your apple strudel recipe, it's the ONLY one I use! Speaking of cooking, I think my earliest memory of you is watching you make homemade pasta-WOW! ONE day, I will do the same, and think fondly of you.

Thank you for all the many beautiful, fun Christmas Eve's. This is by far my most cherished Christmas memory. Perhaps we will one day be able to continue that tradition as well.

I am at peace knowing full well that you are at peace. I think of the Beatitudes and Psalm 23, and I know you are looking down on us with love. I always think of you during the Hosana song at church and this past Sunday was no different. I'm glad we have the Catholic tradition to unite us even after your death.

You will be missed, but I am content knowing that you are keeping all the saints on their toes :) and that you are no longer in pain.

I look forward to the day that we can be reunited in heaven.

With Deepest Love,
Tammy

Tracey Hess

January 23, 2009

Grandma I will miss you so much. There are so many wonderful memories I have of all of us together and the all time favorite of Christmas Eve. You have taught me so much and so much that has been taught to my mom has been passed down to me especially the cooking and the recipes that are "a little of this and a little of that" and our times spent together will truly be missed. I know you are where you have been wanting to go. I love you so much and will see you again one day!

Dave Wheeler

January 21, 2009

To my entire family, we are all deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved grandmother. I will miss her smile, how open her heart was to everyone, our Xmas eve tradition and of course her apple strudel. :) But, I think it is important to remember that things in life happen and people disagree about issues from time to time, but at the end of it all, we are joined together as a family and we should all remember how important it is to be surrounded with the ones we love, no matter what has happened in the past. Everyday is important and we must come together as one as we all need each other now more than ever.

Grandma....I miss you and I hope to see you again one day.

Tricia Goodrich

January 20, 2009

I am so saddened to hear of Mrs. W's passing. I have known her only sparingly through the years as one of her daughters is married to one of my brothers. She was a very loving and giving person and I will always remember her warm smile and those loving eyes.

Peace be with you all in knowing she suffers no more.

Elaine Shank

January 20, 2009

To all my Mommy, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, & other family members,

We know Grandma is dancing with our Lord, Jesus Christ, pain free and loving life! As in Matthew 5:4, "Blessed are those who morn, for they will be comforted"! Know at this time of our loss that you are being hugged by the arms of our God. Please know that you all are always in our prayers and that I love you! May God Bless You and Comfort you, Elaine, Stephen, Lindsey, & Michael Shank

Elaine Shank

January 20, 2009

Grandma, I enjoyed every moment of my life that I shared with you. I will never forget the time you stayed with me or when Lindsey & Michael were singing Christmas carols to you just last month! You already know exactly how much I love you and that you are always in our prayers!
We know that you are dancing with our Great Lord and are pain free. I know one day we will all see each other again up in the great place called Heaven! As the bible says in John 16:20-22, we will grieve but will see you again and we will rejoice! God be with you always, Elaine, Stephen, Lindsey, & Michael Shank

Kitty and Steve Stoupa

January 20, 2009

Mama - we love you and know you are now at peace with God - you will always be my guardian angel. Tell Dad we send our love.

Regina Roberts

January 20, 2009

Grandma, you are a very special lady, You mean the world to me! I love you so much. I know that you are in a better place now. You are with god. I will always keep you very close to me, someone told me that at night to look up in the sky and when i see the brightist star that its you! so i will always do that. You will be missed.
Regina, Greg & Breanna

Laura, Brian, Ryan, Michal and Mari Evans

January 19, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God bless all of you.

Kimberley Pulley

January 19, 2009

My dearest Grandma:

I love and miss you but I know now that you are dancing in Heaven with God and that makes me very happy.

I will always keep the memories that we had together close to my heart and will see you again one day.

Love you always,

Kimberley, Anthony, Nathan and Hunter Pulley

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