Judith Ellen Hrncir

1943 - 2022

Judith Ellen Hrncir



Judith Ellen Hrncir (Judy), age 78, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Colorado Springs, Colorado, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, three days before her 79th birthday. Judy is survived by her son, Stan from Albuquerque, NM, and her grandson, Stanley IV and his mother Shawn, both from Phoenix, AZ; her son, John and his wife, Janet from Phoenix, AZ; her daughter, Karen from Dallas, GA; her son, Curtis and his wife, Jenneil, her granddaughter, Payton and her grandson, Jack from Albuquerque, NM; and her son, Joseph and his wife, Micki, her grandson, Hugh and her granddaughter, Hazel from Phoenix, AZ. Judy is also survived by her brother, Marvin Fikac of Houston, TX; and her sister, Annette Novosad of Shiner, TX; brothers and sisters-in-law; as well as dozens of nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Fikac of El Campo, TX; and her beloved husband of 39 years, Lt. Col. Stanley Hrncir, Jr.

Judy was born in Shiner, Texas in 1943. She grew up in south Texas and graduated from El Campo High School. She attended Wharton County Junior College where she met her husband, Stan. They both attended the University of Houston, with Judy majoring in elementary education. During their marriage, Stan's career evolved from working as an analyst at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to a 20-year career in the Air Force, and then into his final career in the US Civil Service. Judy lovingly supported her husband through all of the moves that his career required, raising their children, and making whatever location they landed into a safe and nurturing home for her family.

Judy was known as a woman of God. She loved the Lord, loved Mother Mary, and loved her Catholic upbringing and faith. She believed in miracles and saw many come to pass in her lifetime. Her family and friends came to a greater understanding of the power of prayer through her example. Her prayers could move mountains.

Judy loved hosting guests and having company at her home. There were always extra place settings at the table in case friends would show up unannounced. Judy would go out of her way to make everyone she met feel special and loved. If you needed a favor, she would say "yes" before you could even tell her what you needed. She loved family time and had a great laugh that made you feel good when you heard it, and thankfully, with Judy, you would hear that laugh a lot.

A couple of years after her husband's passing, signs of early onset dementia began to appear. But even as she battled advancing dementia, her character and sweet nature never changed. Even at the height of her illness, she would tell you she loved you and that you were beautiful. She will truly be missed.

A Memorial Rosary will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, 9:30 a.m., followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona St. SE. A reception will follow the services. A Graveside Service and blessing will be held

Friday, March 31, 2023, 2:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Please visit our online guestbook for Judy at www.FrenchFunerals.com.