Ronald Glenn Cvik

1938 - 2008

MIDLAND Ronald Glenn Cvik, age 69, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. He was born Saturday, March 19, 1938, in Binghamton, N.Y. to John and Nina (Hollenbeck) Cvik.

Ron was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served as a jet mechanic. He graduated from Sul Ross State University Police Academy and received his teacher certification from Southwest State University. He served as a Constable and Deputy Sheriff for Upton County. He taught auto mechanics for Fort Stockton ISD, McCamey ISD, Ector County ISD, Rankin ISD, and Kermit ISD. He is a member of Texas Retired Teacher's Association. He had dual lifetime membership in the Oil City Masonic Lodge #1256 AF & AM and the Kermit Lodge #1258 AF & AM and had served both lodges as Master. He was a 32nd degree Suez Shriner out of San Angelo and a member of the Scottish Rite out of El Paso. He was a NRA member, a gun enthusiast, and an avid reloader. He was also involved in VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) and IHMSA (International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association). He loved to ride his Harley and spend time on the open road. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Wilshire Park Baptist Church of Midland.

Those left to cherish his love and memory include his wife of 31 years: Nancy Cvik of Midland; two sons: John and Sally Cvik of Horizon City, TX and Ryan and Karen Cvik of Springfield, VA and; five daughters: Deborah and Pat Satterfield of Central City, CO; Pixie and Paul Avila, Nina and Rene Fonseca, Patty and Jorge Chavez, all of El Paso, TX; and Rebecca and Mark Woolsey of Midland, TX; two brothers: Martin Simielo and Diana, and Eugene Cvik, both of Owego, NY; seventeen grandchildren: Monique Tonya Marquez, Candace Jade Chavez, Amanda Lee Chavez, Patrick Lee Satterfield, Daniel Wade Satterfield, Christopher Lynn Satterfield, Samantha Marie Cvik, Christopher Paul Avila, Joshua John Cvik, Richard Varela, Ashley Renee Alvarez, Erica Michelle Fonseca, Adrian Rene Fonseca, Clinton Ross Woolsey, Jeannine Marie Woolsey, Luke Carson Woolsey, and Ryan Grant Cvik; and five great-grand­children: Jacqueline Monique Valdez, Noemi Ann Satterfield, Dakota Lee Satterfield, Xoie Rae Satterfield, and Dorsey Patrick Satterfield II.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his adopted mother, Ruby Marie Stone, his son, Ronald Glenn Cvik Jr., his brother, Terry Cvik, and his sister, Grace Cvik.

Funeral services are 7:00 pm, Friday, January 25, 2008, at Acres West Funeral Chapel with Pastor Gregg Hagelstein officiating. Services are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel.

Memorials be made to: Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas, PO Box 55189, Hurst, TX 76054; Baptist Child & Family Services Foundation, PO Box 17900, San Antonio, TX 78217-9751; Bill Litton Memorial Children's Fund, c/o Henry Freund, 302 S. Poplar, Kermit, TX 79745; The Rotary Foundation, PO Box 75133, Chicago, IL 60675-5133; or one close to your heart.

Condolences to the family may be sent at www.acreswestfuneral.com.