Ivan Snoga

Ivan Raymond Snoga of San Antonio, Texas went to be with our Heavenly Father March 11, 2024, at the age of 93. The oldest of four children, he was born to Felix and Ella Yosko Snoga on June 5, 1930 in Panna Maria, Texas.
Ivan was a graduate of Karnes City High School and St. Mary's University where he earned his degree in Geology. His studies at St. Mary's were interrupted when he enlisted in The United States Navy and served his country during the Korean War. He returned to graduate and lived his life as a proud veteran. His degree in Geology allowed him a lifelong career in the oil and gas industry.
Ivan was a faithful and devoted spouse to the love of his life, Evelyn, for 70 years. Together they were a testament to a holy union where the husband lives for his wife and the wife lives for her husband in the same way that Jesus lived for us, died for us and lives for us today.
Ivan was the patriarch of the family. He was the rock to their foundation-standing strong as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is fondly remembered as Sonny, Uncle Ivan, and Geda to so many people whose lives he touched in the 93 years of his life. Ivan Snoga leaves a legacy of faith, love and service that will live on for generations to come.
He is survived by his children; Joni Woodchick (Hugh), Judy Pawelek (Deacon Michael), Jill Moorman (Scott), Jennifer Snoga and Jeri Gibbens(Dan); his grandchildren; Matthew Woodchick (Lauren) and their children Taylor, Ella and Addison; Andrew Woodchick (Taylor), Ben Woodchick (Victoria) and their children Aria, Charlotte and Brooks; Michael Pawelek II ( Becky) and their children Cora, Evelyn, Caroline, Amelia, Michael III, and Augustine; Joseph Pawelek (Casey) and their children Madeleine, Joseph Jr., and Samson; David Pawelek (Tarah) and their children Reese, Louis, Zelie and Miles; Elizabeth Bigelow (Matthew) and their children Benjamin, Maximilian and Conrad; John Pawelek (Natalie) and their children Judah and Thaddeus; Robert, Jacob and Luke Moorman; Connor Snoga (Alli) and their children Anna Marie and Elizabeth; Brad Gibbens (Ryane) and their children Lucy, Penny, Walker, Mary and Katy; Kristin Jaworski (Jeff) and their children Julia, Emily, John and Luke; Victoria Gibbens, Jack Gibbens (Colleen),William Gibbens (Fiance' Megan Hafer) his sisters; Elsie Snoga Fluitt and Bertille Snoga Shannan (George) and his sister-in-law, Dorothy Felux.
Ivan was preceded in death by his wife, his great grandson, Fisher Woodchick, his parents, his sister Anna Snoga Pruski and brothers-in-law Alvin Pruski and Lawrence Fluitt.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Wounded Warriors Project, or St. Joseph Honey Creek St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Services will be held at the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Panna Maria, Texas with the visitation on Friday, March 15th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm that evening. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 16th at 10:00 am with burial to follow at the Panna Maria Cemetery.