Martha Schindler

Martha Schindler obituary

Martha Schindler

Martha Schindler Obituary

Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 18, 2013.
Martha D. Sopchak Schindler, 97, was born on January 13, 1916 to Mary and Stanley Kaminski in Chappell Hill, Texas. She died on February 15, 2013. Martha was preceded in death by her first husband Bruno Sopchak, her second husband, Ben Schindler, daughter Barbara Yorek, sons Eugene Sopchak and Ralph Sopchak. She leaves behind her son Clarence (CJ) Sopchak, daughter Delores LeRoy, and daughter-in-law Patricia Sopchak. She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Martha retired in 1960 after working twenty seven and a half years for Hormel Packing Company. She loved fishing and traveling with her late husband Ben. She attended St. Edward Catholic Church in Spring, Texas and was a Eucharistic Minister. She was very active in the Senior Saints Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters RCIA.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., with a Vigil service at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2013 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at St. Edward Catholic Church, 2601 Spring Stuebner, Spring, Texas with rite of committal to follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.

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February 24, 2013

Linda Bilski Johnson posted to the memorial.

February 22, 2013

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February 19, 2013

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Linda Bilski Johnson

February 24, 2013

Delores & Family,
We just found out at Mass this morning that your Mother passed away. We are so sorry for your loss. She lived a wonderful, long life here on earth, and has now begun her Eternal Life in Heaven. I know they are having one big party up there, as many have gone before her and were waiting with open arms to welcome her. May the Lord uplift and sustain you all during the coming days as you adjust to this great loss.

Sincerely,
Linda & Phil Johnson

Virginia Hill

February 22, 2013

Aunt Martha was the matriarch of her family. The last surviving member of her family of fourteen children. Raised in the rural community of Chappell Hill and later to the big city, she saw the world change many many times in 97 years. Thru all this, she kept the faith and stayed true to the Catholic faith. You have earned your heavenly award and are now present with all your family members. God bless you and Rest in Peace.

February 19, 2013

My condolences to your family during this time of grief.

Jose (Joe) Sentmanat

February 19, 2013

I met Martha only for the last few weeks of her life when her son CJ asked me if I could bring communion to her. She was a devout Catholic and I am honored by having met her and to have the opportunity to bring her the Blessed Eucharist. I know that she is with her Saviour in Heaven, God bless her entire family.

John & Delia Felchak

February 19, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Aunt Martha. She was a kind and gentle lady, one loved by everyone, a lady of strong religious faith, she is now enjoying her everlasting life with her entire family, as the choirs of angels came to welcome her home. God bless Aunt Martha.

Patrick and Pamela Crespo Family

February 18, 2013

We loved Martha and she was a wonderful neighbor. May she rest in the peace of the Lord and we pray for consolation for her family.

Evelyn Snider-Welborn

February 18, 2013

Our condolences to the family and friends of our dear sweet Aunt Martha. She was always so cordial and always with a smile. We will miss her. May you rest in Peace, Aunt Martha. You served God to the very end. Bill and Rosie Snider children

Shirley Dunegan Rosa

February 18, 2013

Another Angel has received her Wings,
Her earthly voyage complete,
Having joined the heavenly court,
Totally "Awestruck" she must be.
Within Heavens Realm, a new journey,
With Barbara, Gene, Ralph there to greet.,
Christ all present, GLORIOUS!!
....Safely Home At Last.....

A beautiful, strong Christian woman, who I will miss.
She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Though
not directly related to Martha our friendship spanned 50
years. She always had a beautiful smile and kind word
for me and my children, who at very young ages came to call her their "Grandma Sopchak".
Memories will keep us till we meet again.
Shirley Dunegan Rosa

Brenda Inocencio

February 18, 2013

She was the sweetest loving grandmother who will be missed by so many lives she touched. Rest in Peace Grandma....

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