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EVERETT DWORACZYK AGE 92 OCTOBER 24- 1924 TO FEBRUARY 5, 2017 Everett Ralph Dworaczyk, age 92 of San Antonio, Texas entered Gods Kingdom on Sunday February 5, 2017. He was born in Koscuisko, Texas on October 24, 1924 to Kasper and Frances (Dryzmalla) Dworaczyk, Everett was preceded in death by his father, Kasper in 1937 and his mother, Frances in 1963. He was preceded in death by his sisters Bernice Szalwinski (Pete), Betty Kazdoy (Bernard), Clara Danysch (Ben), Sefrina Heckford (R.L.), and Louise Moczygemba Mingo, his brothers Stanley Dworaczyk, Hagan Dworaczyk (Pearl), and brother in law Emil A. Gawlik. Everett is survived by his sister, Eleanor (Nora) Gawlik. Eleanor is the sole survivor of the Kasper and Frances Dworaczyk family. Nephews include Willie Gawlik (and his wife Roe), Glenn Gawlik, Larry Gawlik, Marvin Moczygemba (and wife Darlene), and niece Joanne Parker (and husband Wayne) along with other numerous nephews and nieces. Being a caring person, Everett moved to San Antonio on a part time basis in the 1940’s to help support the family members back home in Koscuisko. In the 1950’s, he began a career which lasted for 35 years with Sears and Roebuck serving as an expert technician. In the late 1950’s, he brought his mother Frances to live with him and watched over her for 5 years so that she could be close to her twin daughters (Nora & Louise) who lived in close proximity to brother Everett. He served in the Armed Forces in 1940's. As a youngster, he played baseball for the local Koscuisko Red Sox. He became a baseball enthusiast and followed the Houston Astros and later became a Texas Ranger fan. A few years ago, he attended his first Texas Ranger game and was honored with a certificate of recognition signed by Nolan Ryan for attending his first major league game. He became a Spurs fan early on attending many games and adopted the Spurs as his overall favorite team. Over the years, he seldom missed a Spurs game on TV. He was also a big Cowboy and Longhorn fan. One of his favorite hobbies was to have a garden full of tomatoes and other vegetables each spring. He had a tremendous passion for bowling as he excelled as a top notch bowler. Everett bowled in several leagues at different bowling alleys across the city bringing home many trophies. In his earlier years, one of his favorite things to do on Sunday was to go to church and then take a Sunday drive for lunch. As his health declined over the past five years and no longer able to drive, he still enjoyed Sunday drives to the hill country and other local towns in South Texas to have lunch. As an original member of St. Benedicts Catholic Church, he attended mass every Sunday until recently. He was an active member of the church volunteering as an usher and working the church picnics yearly. He always gave back to the church. From Everett, a special thanks and appreciation out to Daisy Kelley for her compassionate and loving care of Everett over the past several years along with Betty Watson and recently Linda Baker. A sincere Thank You goes out to the physicians and nurses at Mission Trails ICU and Kindred Hospital ICU units for taking such great care of Everett during his hospital stay. Visitation will be held Thursday February 9th from 5 PM to 7 PM followed by a Rosary at 7:00 PM at St. Benedicts Church at 4535 Lord Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78220. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday February 10th at 1:00 PM at St. Benedicts Church officiated by Father Juan-Carlos Bello. Following the funeral mass, graveside burial service will take place at the St. Ann’s Cemetery, Koscuisko, Texas; Reverend Damian Jaje to officiate. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section. Arrangements with: Dellcrest Funeral Home

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Everett R. Dworaczyk

October 24, 1924 - February 5, 2017