Theresa Franckowiak

Theresa Kotara Franckowiak went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2022.

She married Louis Franckowiak on October 20, 1947, Kosciusko, Texas. They purchased their home on the southside of San Antonio, becoming Life-Time members of St. Henry’s Catholic Church and Altar Society.

Theresa devoted the majority of her life doing Church work at St. Henry's as a member of the Altar Society, Sacristan and Eucharistic Minister. She also loved cooking for the priest and seminarians at St. Gerard's.

Theresa joined a Cake Decorating Club to enhance her natural talent for cake baking and decorating. She soon began decorating for family weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, etc. Word quickly got around of her beautiful work and she began getting calls from all over-primarily for weddings. Theresa received many awards for her decorating and gum paste flowers. She also loved to work in her flower garden.

A highlight of Theresa's life was when both mom and dad were invited to Pope John Paul's reception at Assumption Seminary. They were able to touch the hand of a Pope who later became a Saint.

Preceded in death by her Loving Husband of 55 years, her sixth son Terrence, and Grandchild Lorie Ann Thornton. Her parents Steve and Bertha Kotara, Brothers Alphonse Kotara, and Raymond Kotara and Sister Ann Medley. Brother-in-Laws Edward Kyrish, Albert Pruski, and Mel Medley.

Theresa is survived by her children Andrew (Theresa), Catherine, Carlton, Timothy (Vikki), Daniel (Susan), and Lawrence.
Seven Grandchildren, Stephen Franckowiak, Michael Franckowiak, Scott Franckowiak, Phillip Franckowiak, Dustin Franckowiak, Cody Franckowiak, and Sally Franckowiak. Also Grandson-in-Law Jon Thornton.
Eight Great-Grandchildren, Corina Thornton, Catilynne Thornton, Rhyon Thornton, Madalynne (Mimi) Thornton, Luke Franckowiak, Ryan Franckowiak, Adyson Franckowiak, and Kaley Ann Gomez Franckowiak.
Sisters, Sydonia Kyrish, Joan Pruski, and Mary Tidwell. Brothers Anton Kotara (Virginia), and John Kotara (Christine).
Sisters-in-Laws, Eleanor Kotara, and Dianne Larned (Jack).
Many Nieces, Nephews, and God Children.

Pallbearers: Stephen Franckowiak, Michael Franckowiak, Dustin Franckowiak, Scott Franckowiak, Phillip Franckowiak, Rhyon Thornton, and Cody Franckowiak (Honorary Pallbearer).

We would like to wish a Special Thanks to the Nurses and Staff at Vitas Hospice, Elaine Wiatrek, Dr. Kalee Salvato, and Katie Franckowiak, and Schertz Funeral Home.

The Visitation will be on Thursday, March 3, 2022, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.; Rosary at 10:00 a.m., and Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Henry’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, make donations in Memory of Theresa Franckowiak to St. Henry’s Catholic Church; 1619 South Flores St; San Antonio, Texas 78204.

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