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BORN
1929
DIED
2020
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Julia Hudek Obituary
Julia Hudek
05/19/1929 – 09/01/2020
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Julia (Julie) Hudek. Julie passed away peacefully at 3:24 AM, September 1, 2020 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas with her daughter, Bonnie, by her side. Julie lived in Katy, Texas and was a member of the St. Bartholomew Catholic Church as well as their seniors’ group, St. Bart’s Happy Hearts.
Julie was born in Russellton, Pennsylvania and moved to Texas with her husband, Rudy, in 1984. Texas gave her the opportunity to enjoy seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. Julie’s hobbies included spending time with all of her friends, family and her dog Buddy Boy. She enjoyed playing dominos at the Senior Center in Katy and Friday night Bingo at St. Bart’s.
She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony (Pup) and Anna (Gram) Gedraitis, her daughter-in-law, Pam Hudek, as well as her husband of nearly 59 years, Rudy, who passed away on September 4, 2008. Julie also joined her brothers Abe Gedraitis, Joe Gedraitis and Ed Young along with her sister Ann Kristofik in eternal rest.
Julie will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Bonnie Krahe (Jack), son David Hudek, grandson Shawn Krahe (Brooke), granddaughter Lindsey Woodard (Chris) and numerous nieces and nephews. Julie also leaves behind the light of her last five years, her great-grandchildren;
great-grandson Jase Krahe and great-granddaughters Hayden, Hunter and Dylan Woodard.
Julie’s family would like to acknowledge the special bond she shared with her nieces, Cyndee Kulikowski and Barbie Fall, and her dear friends Betty Fitzgerald, Theresa Kilman, and Debbie and Daniel Welsh.
A private goodbye will be held at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Julie’s name can be made to
The Down Syndrome Association of Houston
7115 W Tidwell Rd.
Houston, TX 77092 https://dsah.org/donate
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at MD Anderson Cancer Center for their outstanding care and compassion.
Memories and Condolences
for Julia Hudek
35 Entries
Don and Betty Fitzgerald
October 28, 2020
Julie was my very best friend. We had so many talks almost every night. I will truly miss her. When I was trying to take care of Don, she would say Betty, Just take one day at a time. That helped me so much. May she and Rudy be together In God's care.
Alessia Rossi
October 21, 2020
Julia was a sweet lady with a beautiful soul, a good listener, always with the right words and a wonderful smile. She will be missed by all of the people who were lucky enough to know her. I am sure she will be looking down and protecting all the ones that loved her.
Victor and Belinda Varela
September 15, 2020
Julie will definitely be missed. She was one of our loyal Happy Hearts. Very nice, very giving and easy to talk too. May her soul rest in peace.
Mayola Varnam
September 11, 2020
Will be missed . It was nice knowing you for a short time, god loves you.
gloria camargo
September 11, 2020
you will be missed and sending my prayers and thoughts for the family I will miss your beautiful smile God bless the family
Gloria Spacek
September 11, 2020
Julie you will be so very missed by Ernie and Myself. Your family and closest friends have our sympathies and prayers! May God grant you rest in his loving embrace as you so richly deserve. Happy Hearts will not be the same without you.
Lillian Hartnett
September 11, 2020
A beautiful tribute.
Marietta Patek
September 10, 2020
My wife and I didn't know Ms. Hudek very well but through the Happy Hearts Organization we shared good social gatherings. She certainly will be missed. I am sure that she was very proud to have been one of the founders of Happy Hearts and see it grow into the success it has become. May Almighty God welcome her with His open arms and console her family in their loss. Heaven NOW has another Happy Heart. May God bless ALL of you.
Delfina Lerma
September 10, 2020
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Mary Marquez
September 10, 2020
Peace be with you. It is a great blessing to have had the chance to meet you through the Happy Hearts group. Sending love and prayers.
Lola McMann
September 10, 2020
I only knew Julia from the Happy Hearts senior club. She was a sweet lady and will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her. My deepest condolences to the family. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.
Jo Fikes
September 9, 2020
May you rest in the arms of our God. I'm also a happy hearts member.
Jo Fikes
September 9, 2020
Prayers and happy hearts love to you.
james Scoggin
September 9, 2020
You will be missed!!!!
Adeline Luna
September 9, 2020
I knew Julia through Happy Hearts she was a sweet, sweet lady.
CHERYL RAMSEY
September 9, 2020
Thank you Julia for starting up Happy Hearts. I moved from Indiana and Happy Hearts really help me to meet some wonderful people. I love your smile.
Sandra Ashley
September 9, 2020
How precious is her memory to the members of Happy Hearts. May this memory of her love and work for her parish help console You in your loss.
Dottie Thomson
September 9, 2020
Condolences to the family. I’m also a Happy Hearts member!
Dottie Thomson
Debra Coffey
September 9, 2020
We enjoyed so many memories and fun occasions with Julie. She was a joy, compassionate, funny and Godly. The Matriarch of this family will be missed by everyone she touched. She is now crabbing with Rudy, on the Bayou of Heaven. Rest in Peace friend and neighbor! Debra, Daryl, Amanda, Sean and Grant
Kathy Hirschfeld
September 9, 2020
We all know how special she was to all of you. Thinking of you.
Albert & Corinne Mozjesik
September 7, 2020
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a sweet lady & always had a smile on her face. Your grandchildren were very lucky to have had her in their lives. Albert & I send our thoughts & prayers to your whole family.
Patricia Guerrero
September 7, 2020
You will be missed, thank you for making us feel welcomed when I and mother joined our beloved Happy Hearts in 2011. My prayers are with you and your family.
God has welcomed one of his angels back home.
Patricia Guerrero
Barbara Young
September 6, 2020
Julie was loved and gave love to all her family❣ She will be missed so very much. God bless y’all.
Helen Bates
September 6, 2020
Bonnie and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Julie. I am sorry that I didn’t get your text message. Hopefully I will be able to talk to you soon. Sending you my love and praying for you all.
Helen Bates and Family
Barb Fall
September 6, 2020
I will always remember your smile Aunt Julie and your positive attitude. You could make me laugh no matter the situation. RIP you will live on in my heart
Barb and Gary Fall
September 6, 2020
Gary and I send our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawn Frost
September 5, 2020
Mrs Hudek was a beautiful and kind woman with a beautiful smile. She raised a fiercely loving and loyal family which is an amazing legacy. She also made a delicious macaroni salad that I had the privilege to enjoy on occasion.
Psalm 116:15
Precious in the sight of The Lord is the death of his faithful servants.
Ralph, Linda and the kids
September 5, 2020
Miss Julie will be missed. She always had a smile and a friendly place to visit.
Cynthia Kulikowski
September 5, 2020
God bless and shelter each of the loved ones who were so touched by having Julie in their lives...she will be forever in our hearts ......her memory is imprinted in the stars..she will be missed in so many ways
Gary Gedraitis
September 5, 2020
Rest In Peace Aunt Julia love from the Gary Gedraitis family
Connie and Chic Saenz
September 5, 2020
Julie was a special and loving person. We looked forward to seeing her and her beautiful smile at mass and our Happy Heart meetings. I spoke to her a few weeks before she passed. Her last words to me were "I thank God every day I spent with Bonnie and the Grandkids. They are the joy of my Life and I am so happy".
Carolyn McCoy
September 5, 2020
Julie was one of my first friends when I moved to Texas 2 years ago. I sat with her during Bingo occasionally. I loved her smile and her perseverance. She spoke often of her grandkids and great grands. I am so sorry for your loss. Dear sweet loving lady.
Jullie you will be missed... you are at Peace now and finely Happy to be with your Rudy , who I know you missed everyday. May his perpetual light shine upon you for ever=ÿ=ÿ>p
Cynthia am IV Rojas
September 5, 2020
Rest In Peace Julie ... May his Perpetual light shine upon you we will miss You in church and at our Happy Hearts luncheons.
Frances Meehan
September 5, 2020
My condolences to Julie's family. It is a great loss. She was a very special lady to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.... May she rest in peace
Ted & Ginger Custer
September 5, 2020
RIP Julie, prayers to the family
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