Bernadette Pavlicek

Bernadette peacefully left this earth on Tuesday, December 25th. Our precious Lord chose to call this most Godly woman home on the holiest day of the year, His son's birthday. Bernadette was born on November 5th, 1935 in Sealy, Texas to Frank and Rosie Emilie Zapalac Vesely. As a young couple, Bernadette and her husband William Martin Pavlicek overcame great obstacles and created an incredible life and family. Bill worked for United Gas Pipeline while Bernadette Gigi so proudly assisted the residents at the Richmond State School where she served as a Physical Therapist Aide. Her kind and compassionate heart touched so many throughout her years on this earth. She truly was one who made this world a better place. St. Michael's Catholic Church in Needville was most fortunate to have her not only as a member, but also as a dedicated servant to their congregation. She also served in the Catholic Daughters and American Legion Post 350 Ladies Auxiliary. Even though Bernadette devoted many hours to working and volunteering, she never lost sight of the importance of faith and family. She led an exemplary life and her family feels incredibly blessed to have had a matriarch that epitomized God's love on earth. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Martin Pavlicek; her parents, Frank and Rosie Emilie Zapalac Vesely; her brothers, Frank Vesely and Alvin Vesely. She is survived by her children, Debra K. Holmes and husband, Tommy Holmes of Beasley; Garry Pavlicek of Lake Jackson; Kelly Winkley and husband Scott Winkley of Richmond; grandchildren, Greg A.Holmes and wife, Nikki of Richmond; Megan Peck and husband, Brandon of Richmond; Jared Pavlicek of Lake Jackson, Emily Pavlicek of Lake Jackson, Cole Winkley of Richmond, Nick Winkley of Richmond; great grandchildren, Thomas and Matthew Holmes; brother, Daniel Vesely and wife, Karen of Sealy; sister, Josephine Bear and husband, Howard of Sealy; along with many other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will include Greg A. Holmes, Brandon Peck, Jared Pavlicek, Cole Winkley, Nick Winkley and Ryan Bell. Honorary pallbearers will include Megan Peck and Emily Pavlicek. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, with a rosary and wake service at 7:00pm, Thursday, December 27th at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg. A funeral mass will be held at 2:00pm, Friday, December 28, 2012 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Needville with Father William D. Bartniski, officiating. Interment will follow in Davis-Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent in memory of Bernadette Pavlicek to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tennessee, 38148-0142. Words of condolence may be left for the Pavlicek Family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Bernadette Pavlicek

November 5, 1935 - December 25, 2012