Myrtle Matejka Marek

1934 - 2025

Mrytle Marek

June 25, 1934 - May 8, 2025

Myrtle Matejka Marek, 90, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 25,1934 to her parents Henry and Oldriska (Hejl) Matejka. She was the first of two children, having one sister, Oldriska Reigel.

As an infant, Mrytle was baptized at Snook Brethren Church by Rev. H.E. Beseda SR. She was also confirmed in 1948 at the same church.

Mrytle attended Snook ISD and graduated in 1950 at the age of 16.

Mrytle married Emil Marek on July 5, 1952 and was married in Caldwell, TX at the Caldwell Brethren Church parsonage by H.E. Beseda Sr while Emil was on leave and still serving his country. God blessed their union of 63 years with three sons Dale, Kenneth and Randy.

Myrtle work at Bennie Sebesta Tax wservice in Snook for over 20 years while also being a housewife that loved cooking, gardening, caring for her cats and checking on the cows. She enjoyed listening to Country Music, Reba being her favorite, along with Polka music.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two sister-in-laws, Ruth Kovar and Emilie Keith and granddaughter Mandy Vajdak.

Myrtle is survived by sons Dale (Cathy) Marek, Kenneth (Margarita) Marek, Randy Marek all of Caldwell, sister Oldriska Reigel, sister-in-law Maxine Marek of Caldwell, Granddaughter Brandy (Craig) Kovar of Snook, Step-granddaughter TJ 9Isaac) Herrera of College Station, Two step grandsons Carlos (Maria) Juanes of Bryan, Johnny Alvarado of College Station, niece Sandy (David) Wyman of Maine, Bradley Vajdak, twins Macy and Eli Vajdak along numerous other relatives and church family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Snook Brethren Church or Hospice Brazos Valley in her honor.