Todd, Casimir, and Aoibhin Szymankiewicz

Todd Alexander Szymankiewicz Casimir Cavahn Szymankiewicz Aoibhin Halina Szymankiewicz Todd Alexander 35, Casimir Cavahn 5, and Aoibhin Halina 3, Szymankiewicz, all were called by our Heavenly, father on Wednesday November 25, 2009 in Lufkin, Texas. Todd Alexander Szymankiewicz was born on Dec. 16 ,1973, to Thaddeus Joseph and Renee Szymankiewicz in Chicago, Illinois, a city he always loved. he grew up in Chicago and in Wisconsin attending Burlington High School in Burlington, Wisconsin. He had an unmatched charisma and charm and could talk to anyone and made friends wherever he went. He traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada while on Grateful Dead Tour. His passions were History, Slavic Studies, Geneology, and his own extensive family. He was also a lover of animals, both large and small. He met Deva Haney in 1998 in Nacogdoches, Texas. They fell in love and were together for the rest of his life. Their 11 years together included the births of their two beautiful children and their marriage in 2005. Todd was the epitome of "tall, dark, and handsome." He was a proudly Polish man, an attentive and caring husband, and a most loving and devoted father. He was an irreplacable figure in so many people's lives and he will be forever missed. Casimir Cavahn Szymankiewicz was born on March 22, 2004 in Austin, Texas. Even from a very early age he always had a wonderful sense of humor. He was very caring and had a very big heart. He always looked out for his sister and wanted to make sure that everyone was happy. He had just begun to attend kindergarten at Eden Park Academy and was doing well and making many friends. He was a very gifted reader, even at his young age. He loved trains and was passionate about elephants. He was the most loving and charming son anyone could hope for. Aobihin Halina Szymankiewicz was born on December 14, 2005 in Austin, Texas. From the beginning she was very independent and strong-willed, and always knew what she wanted to do. She was always allowed to dress herself and never failed to delight us all with her unique fashion sense and colorful outfits, which often included scarves, gloves, bags, and especially hats. She adored her older brother and they were so close as to be best friends. She loved playing elephants with Casimir and also playing with her ponies. Both of these children were the most beautiful, intelligent, and loving creatures we have ever known. In their few short years with us they have given us a lifetime's worth of vibrant happy memories that will warm our hearts forever. All who have known them will be forever grateful. Todd is survived by his wife Deva; Mother Renee Szymankiewicz, Brother Scott and his wife Donna, brother Austin Szymankiewicz, Sister Tamra and her husband Mike Pare, Brother Thaddeus Szymankiewicz, Brother Robert Szymankiewicz, Sister Rebecca and her husband Jose Perez, Brother Richard Szymankiewicz and his wife Cathy, Nephew Robert Szymankiewicz and his wife Veronica, Nephew Ian, Nephew Carey Szymankiewicz, Neice Ashley Welsh, Nephew Erik Pare, Neice Kylee Szymankiewicz and Nephew Logan Szymankiewicz, Nephew Colin Szymankiewicz, Neice Trinity Szymankiewicz, Neice Alexandria Szymankiewicz. He is preceded in death by his father Thaddeus Szymankiewicz. Casimir and Aoibhin are survived by mother Deva, grandmothers Holly Klein and Renee Szymankiewicz, great-grandmothers Blossom Marshall, Edith Creamer and Betty Morrow, and many loving uncles, aunts and cousins. A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Sunday November 29, at Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home, 607 East Anderson Lane Austin. Funeral Services will be held on Monday November 30, 2009 at the Funeral Home. Interments will be in St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery in Niles, IL. Due to the severity of this tragedy many in the community, friends and family are longing to help. We have created a fund with Austin Federal Credit Union located at 1900 Woodward St in Austin. Donations can be made there to the Szymankiewicz Memorial Fund.