Linda "Lindi" Kay Rainosek

Linda "Lindi" Kay Rainosek left this world to be in the fullness of God's love with all the angels and saints in heaven on August 2, 2009 at 49 years of age. She passed peacefully in her Sugar Land home, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lindi was born on June 30, 1960 in Sherman, Texas to her parents, James and Dolores Ablowich. She grew up in Austin, Texas with her four siblings and parents. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin high-school in Austin, Texas in 1978, she attended the University of Texas at Austin for three years where she met and fell in love with her other half, Terry Rainosek of Yoakum, Texas. Terry and Lindi married on August 15, 1981 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yoakum, Texas. They moved to Levelland for a short time where she graduated from Texas Tech University with her bachelor's degree in education. Over the next several years, Lindi and Terry had 4 children and relocated several times. During her ten years in Ft. Worth, Lindi raised her children and taught at St. Rita Catholic School. She was a member of the church choir at St. Rita's, as well as countless other organizations at the school and church. She made many dear friends at St. Rita's who helped her through some of life's difficult challenges. In 1998, Lindi and her family moved to Sugar Land, Texas where they became active members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond, Texas. During those years, she sang in the church choir and volunteered for Child Advocates, helping many children and families. In the midst of this, Lindi received her Master's Degree in psychology and taught at Houston Community College. Lindi's experience at Child Advocates prompted her and Terry to adopt their daughter, Trisha, at the age of 13, in 2005. Lindi was known to most people as compassionate, intelligent, and giving. She loved singing, laughing, learning, and bringing joy to others. Her dedication to her faith, husband, and children was unconditional. She was a courageous woman who demonstrated incredible strength through life's challenges. She was also a firm believer in angels watching over her and often told her children that she would send some of her angels their way. Her positive attitude towards life was never ending, even in her last moments. Lindi is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Terry Rainosek; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Tristan Ibarra; son and daughter-in-law, David and Shuo Rainosek; son Thomas Rainosek; daughter and fiancé, Sarah Rainosek and T.J. Darilek; daughter Trisha; grandchildren Sophia and Evelyn Ibarra; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ervin and Juanita Rainosek; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vicky and Kelvin Blank; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Anita and Lonnie Pesek; brother, Steve Ablowich; sisters, Cindi, Lori, and Betsy; countless friends who blessed her entire life. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Dolores Ablowich. Pallbearers will be Kelvin Blank, Gregory Blank, Lonnie Pesek, Brady Pesek, David Espedal, and Charles Hull. Honorary pallbearers will be William Orsak, James Moore, and Robert Arlitt. A viewing will be held at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel at 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg from 5-8 pm on Thursday, August 6, 2009 with a rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 507 S. 4th St., Richmond at 10:00 am on Friday, August 7, 2009. Graveside services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at 3:30 pm in Yoakum, Texas. Words of condolences may be left for the Rainosek family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Lindi's memory.

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Linda "Lindi" Kay Rainosek

June 30, 1960 - August 2, 2009