Cynthia Marie Gontarek , 73 of Groves, Texas passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Cynthia was born April 29, 1940 in Port Arthur, Texas to T.R. Lumpkin and Meredith Ann Haston Lumpkin. She was a lifelong area resident and longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where she served with the Altar Society and Youth Ministry. Cynthia was also a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, John Gontarek of Groves; daughter, Julie Hebert and husband Kevin of Groves; sons, Jeff Gontarek and wife Debbie of Nederland, Joel Gontarek and wife Kim of Port Neches; brothers, Larry Lumpkin and wife Judy of Nederland, Tommy Lumpkin and wife Brenda of Houston, Mike Lumpkin and wife Lisa of Groves; grandchildren, Jeremy Hebert, Jessica Gontarek, Heather Hebert, Justin Gontarek, Keeli Gontarek, Jacie Marie Gontarek; great- grandchildren, Mya Hebert and Jace Barboza. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Groves. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
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john, i am so sorry to read that your wife has passed. i will pray for you and your family.
james hubert
August 15, 2013
John, Jeff, Julie and Joel,
I am so very sorry to hear about Cynthia's passing. She was such a wonderful person and I have many found memories of time spent with her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lynett Oliver
Lynett Oliver
August 14, 2013
John and family, we are sorry to know of your loss and pray that God will comfort you and give you peace. Our prayers continue, Dixie and Jack
Dixie & Jack Kethley
August 13, 2013
Jeff & Deb, so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's peace, love & guidance through this difficult time.
Love & miss you.
Kathy Hoxsey
August 13, 2013
deepest sympathy to the entire family, may you find God's strength and rely on it during this difficult time
Nancy Adams
August 13, 2013
Joel and Kim, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. My prayers will always be with your family.
Diana Malone
August 13, 2013
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