Eva Svitak Obituary
Eva Jeanette "Jenny" Svitak
April 23, 1959 - January 10, 2026
Eva Jeanette Svitak, passed away on January 10, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family in Chickasha, OK. She was born to Enos Elphonse & Naomi (Cozad) Svitak, Sr., on April 23, 1959, in Anadarko, OK. Eva grew up and attended schools in Anadarko. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend whose life touched many hearts. Eva will be remembered for her presence, her strength, and the love she shared so freely with her family and all who knew her. Her warmth and care left a lasting impression on everyone she encountered. She loved to cook and enjoyed outings with her family. Her greatest goal was always to keep her family together, no matter the challenges they faced. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
John 5:24: "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life".
Survivors include: Children: Daughter Jackie Lynn (Svitak) Guidry and husband Deon Guidry of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Son Jeffrey Kawaykla and wife Ricci Kawaykla of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Daughter Tamara Renee Kawaykla of Chickasha, Oklahoma; Son PonyBoy Geronimo Kawaykla and wife Jessica Kawaykla of Chickasha, OK; and Son Aaron Pratt Kawaykla and wife Chelsea Kawaykla of Chickasha Oklahoma.
Grandchildren: Jordan Jimenez, Michael Jimenez, Cherish Kawaykla, Gunner Kawaykla, Emberlyn Kawaykla, Ramon Kawaykla, Lana Kawaykla, Oakley Kawaykla, Abiya Kawaykla, Amber Kawaykla, Jason Kawaykla, James Stephens, Jennifer Stephens, Jaxson Kawaykla, and Makai Kawaykla.
Siblings: Marilyn Martin, Michael Svitak, Carrie Pennington, Norman Svitak, Norbert Svitak, Cathy Harrison.
A host of loving family members near and far.
Preceded in death by her, parents: Enos & Naomi Svitak, grandson: Qunique Kawaykla, brother: Enos Svitak Jr., brother: Edward Svitak, nephew: John Michael Svitak, niece: Clarice Svitak
Pallbearers: Jason Kawaykla, Aaron Kawaykla, PonyBoy Kawaykla, Jeffrey Kawaykla, Ramon Kawaykla
Wake: 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Ray and Martha's Funeral Home
Funeral: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Ware's United Methodist Church
Interment: Ware's Cemetery
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