Ivo Daniel "Dan" Junek

1947 - 2013

Ivo Daniel "Dan" Junek obituary, 1947-2013, Katy, TX

BORN

1947

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery

13001 Katy Fwy

Houston, Texas

Ivo Junek Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 22, 2013.

Ivo Daniel Junek, of Katy, Texas, went to be with his Lord on February 19, 2013, at the age of 65. Dan was born July 20, 1947 in Bryan, Texas to Julius L. and Judith R. Junek. He graduated from A&M Consolidated High School in 1966. Following high school he served during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force. After completing his service he attended Texas A&M University. He worked for CGG Veritas, where he retired after over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Judith Junek, Emilie Glass and Sharon Campbell.

Dan is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Lydia Arlene Junek; his daughter, Suzanne Crawford and her husband Jared; one grandson Matthew; three sisters, Barbara Randle, Jeanette Bomnskie and her husband Joe Bill, Juliette "Tootsie" Raabe and her husband Mike; 3 brothers, James Junek and his wife Patricia, Julius "Junior" Junek and his wife Shirley, Michael Junek and his wife Terry; and numerous other loving family members.

He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was also a member of various groups in the Katy area.

Dan was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He thoroughly enjoyed people and never met a stranger. He was loved by many and will be truly missed.

A visitation with the family will be from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2013, at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, in Houston.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at 10:0 a.m. in the Chapel of Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Houston.

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February 27, 2013

Vicki Marek

My husband Milton always spoke fondly of his cousin Ivo. May God comfort you all.

February 25, 2013

Sharon Callaway

Arlene, So sorry to hear about Ivo's death. My love and prayers are with you at this sad time. Bless you for showing all the wonderful pictures of him and his sweet family!! God Bless You Always, Sharon (Thomas) Callaway

February 24, 2013

Robert Stanton Sebesta

I will miss you Ivo. As children, we had some fantastic times playing together and sharing stories. I could hardly wait when dad said, we are going to Uncle Julius and Aunt Judy's house. Those times will always be cherished in my heart and so will you. May God bless you

February 24, 2013

debbie janson

we're going to miss you ivo.Im not going to be able to make it to the funeral, but my thought and prayers will be with everyone there

February 23, 2013

Lavonne Junek-McAfoos

I will miss Uncle Ivo (beep-beep Ivo)! I so enjoyed looking at the beautiful pictures. My prayers go out to Aunt Arlene and Suzanne and all of the family. I pray for strength during this difficult time.

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