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Judy Kochert Obituary
Oct. 2, 1970-Jan 14. 2008
Judy Marie Kochert is a saint in the eyes of God, her doctor said it was a miracle she was born on October 2, 1970.
Judy was always pure of heart and soul and believed in doing the will of God very much like her mother, Olga. Now she is with her beloved father and mother in heaven with peace and joy.
She loved to pray the most Holy Rosary everyday, study her Catholic beliefs, and have spiritual prayers with blessed Mary the mother of God and her son Jesus Christ. She lived the sanctity of life with all the saints in heaven, it was her life on earth and now in heaven with them.
JUDY was a loving teacher, protector and friend through elementary, high school and college to her younger sister, Anne. Judy had a childlike heart that lit up when talking about their childhood memories. Judy and Anne were always with us at all times because they were always a joy to be with and made our lives and marriage complete.
Judy and Anne lived their religious beliefs. I know I could have given Judy more of my time and attention to help her because she was a delicate, but strong soul of GOD in need of caring love. All the articles we wrote reminding people of their religious beliefs, could not have been possible without her caring and professional help. I know because of her good and blessed life as an example, I need to improve my spiritual life to honor her in the name of our Lord God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and Mary the mother of God.
Judy and Olga helped me paint a 30ft educational, patriotic and historical mural at the Lyford High School cafeteria. Judy was the valedictorian (98.34 average) graduate from Lyford High School and in 1989 NHS President, Summa cum laude, B.I.S., M.A. University of Texas Pan American graduate with a major in education and minor degree in English and Art.
Judy was baptized at St. Anthony's, cherished her first communion and was confirmed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Raymondville. A rosary will be prayed at Duddlesten's funeral home at 6:00 p.m. Thursday.
The funeral service will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Friday with Father Richard MacDonald officiating (a lifetime friend of our family).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Judy Kochert memorial scholarship fund at Lyford High School, C/O Lyford CISD, P.O. Box 220, Lyford, TX. 78569.
Judy's parents are Olga and Elmer Kochert, Jr. Judy's dad was the art teacher at Lyford for 34 years and her mother was a former elementary teacher. Her sister is Anne, brother-in-law Scott, and nephew Christian Rundle. Godparents are Edna and Arnold Longoria.
Pallbearers will be Ronald Kochert, Scott Rundle, Buddy Madrigal, James Kochart, Albert Troppy, Mark Garza and David Aguirre. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Madrigal, Corky Madrigal and Robert Kochert, other family members are Ginger Pawlak, Linda Jochec, Edna Longoria, Marianne Madrigal, Gilda Adams, Norma Carrington, Betty Kochert, Dorothy Kochert, Irean Kochert and Marion Eastwood also the Poor Clares in Alamo.
Services under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home in Raymondville. Sign the guestbook at www.valleystar.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Judy Kochert
Brenda Garza
February 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kochert Family. I'll always remember the dedication the entire Kochert family had to teaching and creating art and extending their talents to the community. Thank you for making a difference.
Angela Tovar Brutsche
January 28, 2008
Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dina Martin
January 27, 2008
At our age, it is difficult to say good bye to such a wonderful spirit. Judy will never be forgotten. It is so unfair that death is part of life, when there is someone so great to live it. May God bless the Kochert family.
Amalia Jimenez (Perez)
January 26, 2008
I am sorry for your loss, but I am confident in saying that Judy is in God's loving arms. Judy had an inner peace, even in Jr. High & High school, because she knew our Lord personally. She was the kindest person that I have ever known. May God bless you & keep you always.
Clarissa Castillo
January 18, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kochert family. Judy was always such a happy spirit. She could brighten up a room with her warm and radiant smile. Judy was an extraordinary person. May the Lord bless your family with the peace and comfort needed to get through such a trying time.
Sincerely,
Esther Damron, fellow teacher
January 18, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy is with you (the
Kochert family) in the loss of your precious daughter and sister. May you
feel God's presence during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Bernard Ammerman
January 18, 2008
With great sorrow, I want to offer my deepest condolences to the Kochert family at the loss of such a beautiful woman. I had no idea that Judy had passed away until I saw the funeral presession. I remember Judy sitting next to me in anatomy class in seventh grade. She was so innocent and intelligent. I will miss her and am sorry that didn't contact her when I returned home.
Garcia
January 18, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Edna Cantu Torres
January 18, 2008
To learn about Judy’s passing is difficult. She was the most kindest and sweetest person… To have known her was a blessing itself. We will always remember her…
With my deepest condolences to the Kochert Family. My prayers are with you.
Denise (Damron) Bindel
January 18, 2008
Though I didn't have the privilege to know your "angel", I do know that she, too, had an angel in her father--what a gentle man and teacher. The works I did in high school (collie pastel, oil self-portrait with flute, and western pencil drawing) all have a little bit of Mr. Kochert in them--you know he couldn't resist putting a touch of himself into each piece here and there! They serve as daily reminders of fond memories and pleasant hours spent side by side with friends trying to create something of beauty and value. They will also serve as reminders to lift your family up to God in prayer.
Love,
Coty DeLacretaz
January 18, 2008
It's upsetting to learn of Judy's death. You are all in my thoughts. I wish you peace.
January 18, 2008
God bless you and your family
Gary & Sherrie Rundle
January 17, 2008
We want to express our deepest sympathy to the Kochert family during this time of mourning. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God grant you His comfort & peace as you grieve the loss of His dear child.
Teresa Weaver
January 17, 2008
I graduated from high school with Judy and will always remember her as being genuinely the nicest person I will ever have the privilege of knowing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jack Damron
January 17, 2008
Dear Kochert Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences over the loss of your loved one. I pray that God's peace and grace be upon your family during this difficult time. God bless you in the days ahead.
Nora Izela and Veronica Munoz
January 17, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers...Judy was definately an angel on earth and now she is an angel in heaven where she will always be looking over you Anne...I remember her as always being that big sister that so admired and loved her baby sister...This world is a better place because of people like her.....forever in our hearts...
Joyce and Cruz Salinas
January 17, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Dorothy Prator/Green
January 17, 2008
What a marvelous spirit that grew in the heart of Judy~she was a joy to know, to teach, and to learn from. God bless you, the family, in this time of sorrow. We will see her again.
Martina Mireles (Bernal)
January 17, 2008
I Remember Judy from High School as always being a quiet,wonderful soul of a person. The Lord always takes the best and that's why I know that you are the in Lord's arms. Many blessings to the Kochert family through their time of grief.
Capuchin Poor Clares St.Joseph and St. Rita Monastery
January 17, 2008
Reciban nuestras oraciones por el descanso del alma de Judy.
You are in our prayers.
Sandra Aparicio Treto
January 17, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeff Gunia
January 17, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lillian Montalvo
January 17, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin & Maria Krueger
January 17, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Rene & Noemi Garza
January 17, 2008
Please know that you are in our prayers.
Esperanza Perez Delgado
January 17, 2008
- An angel from heaven indeed. I have fond memories of Judy from high school, especially from UIL meets. Always with a sweet disposition and a wonderfully kind nature, she never failed to give a word of encouragement or a warm smile to those around her. She will be missed by those blessed to have known her. God bless you, Judy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kochert family.
NANCY TOVAR
January 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lillian Geneva
January 17, 2008
Thank you for so many wonderful childhood memories, and for being such a positive spiritual inspiration in my life. I still remember being at Judy's for a sleepover, and Mr. & Mrs. Kochert invited me to participate in family prayer time. I genuinely enjoyed that the prayers were printed clearly on poster-size pieces of cardboard for all of us to read aloud in harmony. It was a wonderful sense of family in community prayer - thank you for the gift of that experience.
Sincerely with Love,
Lillian Marie Montalvo Geneva
Harland and Cissie Watson
January 17, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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