Henry Martin Marak, Sr.
SHREVEPORT, LA - Henry Martin Marak, Sr. quietly passed away on May 7, 2014 at Willis Knighton Pierremont hospital after a brief illness. Numerous times before he passed, he again expressed how much he loved God and his family.
Funeral Services will be a Mass at the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 10th. Monsignor J. Carson LaCaze will officiate. Interment will follow at Forest Park East, St. Vincent Ave. Visitation and Rosary will be held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home at 1815 Marshall Street from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2014.
Henry Marak was born on July 26, 1917 at Marak, Texas of John A. Marak and Adele Gerik. He was the 5th of 6 children. He attended St. Stephen & Methodius Catholic Church and school. He graduated from Yoe High School in Cameron, Texas. He received his business education in Dallas, Texas. In World War II he served in the Air Force. While stationed at Barksdale Field he met and married Helen Marie Berberich and made Shreveport his home. He and his wife had a long career in the real estate and timber business. He loved his family and his work. He was a member of the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans Catholic Church.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, John and Adele Marak, his brother, John Marak and his sisters, Annie Ermis, Florence Agnes Williams, Mallie Hubnik and Margaret Miller, and his son-in-law, John Daniel Scott III.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Berberich Marak; sons, Henry Martin, Jr. and wife, Betty; William John Marak, Robert Joseph Marak and wife, Martha, all of Shreveport; and daughters Linda Marak Scott, of Shreveport ; Kathleen Marak Hightower and husband, James Hightower, of Lafayette; Donna Marak Riess and husband, Michael Riess of New Orleans. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; Martin James Marak, Katherine Lee Marak, Nathan Paul Marak, John Daniel Scott, IV and wife, Jenny; Leigh Scott Lewis and husband, Bobby; John Hightower, Joan Hightower, Matthew James Marak, Madeline Claire Marak, Michael Robert Carson Riess, Jr. and Christopher Marak Riess; 5 great grandchildren; Henry Ross Lewis, Andrew Scott Lewis, Isabelle Marie Lewis, Emma Katherine Scott and Addison Clarke Scott; sister-in-law Barbara Clark and husband, Donald. And a host of nieces and nephews and family friends; John Kubat, Anna Dees and his caring neighbors on Robinson Place.
Pall Bearers will be the grandsons and great grandsons; Martin Marak, Nathan Marak, Matthew Marak, John Hightower, Robert and Christopher Riess, J.D. Scott, Bobby, Henry and Andrew Lewis.
In lieu of flowers, please remember St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans or the charity of your choice.
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Donna and Family, Mrs. Marak, and Marak Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and so saddened by the news of Mr. Marak's passing. I have such fun and fond memories of Mr. and Mrs. Marak and the Marak family when I visited Donna in grade school and high school. Prayers to all of you during this sad time. Love, Jocelyn
Jocelyn Burns Green
May 15, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Many wonderful memories of the kindness of Mr Marak. My thoughts & prayers for the family that you may find some peace during this difficult time.
Nonie Young Sivils
May 11, 2014
Donna,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. We hope that your memories of happy times with your father will bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beth and Eddie Dienes
May 10, 2014
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace.
Liz & Joe Malec
May 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family & friends.
Debbie Stevenson Hearn
May 9, 2014
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to William Edward Henry Martin Marak, Sr. our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Henry. And to Henry it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Henry, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Henry's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
May 9, 2014
I have so many very fond memories of Mr. Marak. Sending thoughts and prayers to Donna, Mrs. Marak, and the rest of the family.
Jenna Litschewski
May 9, 2014
We are saddened to lose a member of our Oaks of Louisiana family and hope that the memories of love and laughter shared bring you peace. While there are no words to ease the loss you bear, we send our sincere thoughts and prayers to your family.
The Oaks of Louisiana Administration and Staff
May 9, 2014
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