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John Janis Obituary
JOHN B. JANIS
He loved spending time outdoors with his nine grandchildren and working in his vegetable garden. He was also well known for his ability to repair almost anything.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Louise Janis of Port Lavaca; sons, Patrick and Candace Janis of Bryan, Kenneth and Stacy Janis of Friendswood, and Curtis and Lisa Janis of Round Rock; brothers, Jerry Janis of El Campo, August Janis of Olivia, and Joe F Janis Jr. of Clute; sister, Willie Mae Motl of Brenham; and grandchildren, Julia, Bryant, Kate and Grace Janis of Bryan, Joshua, Colin and Claire Janis of Friendswood, and Kyle and Luke Janis of Round Rock.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Vencil F. Janis and Alex P. Janis.
Visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 17, from 6-7 p.m. with a rosary to follow at 7 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery with military honors under the auspices of Calhoun County Veterans Joint Honor Guard.
Pallbearers are Joe Machacek, Fred Hartl, Gregory Motl, David Janis, Eugene Janis, Bobby Janis, Dan Laza and Dale Laza.
Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church.
Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 361-552-2988.
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Andrea (Comte) Holmes
August 31, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Although it has been many years since I've seen you and Johnny, I have memories of Johnny's warmth, sense of humor, and kindness to us younger cousins. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Amy Hartl
August 18, 2009
Aunt Louise & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, and for us to lose him so close to when we loss Grandpa is any tougher to bear. Uncle Johnnie led a full and happy life surrounded by the great love of his wife, children grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends. May God's everlasting love grant you peace at this difficult time.
Don Sugarek
August 17, 2009
Patrick,
I am so sorry that you and your family are suffering in this time of grief; but, rest assured that God has and will call all his Saints to their Heavenly home and we wait for our turn in humbleness.
May God bless you and yours with His comfort.
Jonathan Laza
August 17, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. May god be with you always.
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George & Liz Schmidt
August 17, 2009
Louise and Family,
George and I was very sorry to hear about John. He was a good and caring person, he will be missed deeply. May God comfort you and the family during this sorrowful time. Peace be with each of you. You are in our prayers.
May God Bless You, George and Liz Schmidt
August 17, 2009
Patrick and Kenneth,it's been years since I've seen either of you, I was shocked when I saw this in the paper, I worked with your dad at Alcoa before he retired, He was very well respected by his coworkers, and a good man. My deepest sympathy goes out to you. God bless.
August 16, 2009
Dear Louise & Family,
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of a great man whom we were blessed to know. Take comfort and joy in that Johnny lived a wonderful life in serving the Lord. God be with you all.
Love & Prayers,
Art & Rachel Kownslar
Bastrop, TX
Alan and Louann Motl
August 16, 2009
Aunt Louise and family...
We send you our love, and please know the memories we have of Uncle Johnny will remain with us and be cherished always. What a great man he was to all of us...
Love, Alan and Louann Motl, Amalie and Mary
Sally Laza
August 16, 2009
Dear Louise,Patrick,Keeneth and Curti,
I am so sorry to hear about Johnny.
Genie called yesterday and told me.My prayers are with you all for the comfort and peace of God to surround you.Johnny was a wonderful person who will be missed by many. Love ya'll much. God bless.
Jennifer Janis & Justin
August 16, 2009
Aunt Louise, Patrick, Kenneth, Curtis and families,
Our prayers are with you! Uncle Johnnie was always so much fun to be around. I have many great memories of him. He will always have a special place in our hearts. I pray God sends His comforting hands to surround you during this time.
Chrisopher and Julia (Janis) Ford
August 16, 2009
Aunt Louise, Patrick, Kenneth, Curtis, We were so sad to hear of the loss of Uncle Johnny. Growing up I always had a hard time telling all of the brothers apart, but I always remember Uncle Johnny as "the skinny one". We are thankful for the time we got to spend with him at the last family reunion - we sat with him and Aunt Louise at lunch and talked for a while longer outside. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bernard Gaas
August 16, 2009
My Sympathy to Johns Family. Here was an extraordinary person. I feel fortunate to have known you, Rest in Peace John.
Ed Kocurek
August 16, 2009
Family of John B. Janis,
I was saddened to hear about your loss of John. My prayers and sympathy are with all family members and friends.
Jerry & Carol Woytasczyk
August 16, 2009
Aunt Louise, Patrick, Kenneth, Curtis and families,
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Johnny was such a special and kind man. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Doug/Sherry Colvin
August 16, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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