Olga Marie (Gurecky) Kulcak

Olga Marie Kulcak passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 23, 2020, after a brief illness. To the end, Olga remained the same lovely, sweet lady who so many have had the pleasure to know and love over the years. She made a positive impact on every life she touched, and she devoted herself to God, her family, and her friends. Everyone who knew Olga loved her. Olga was born in Fairchilds, Texas, on March 16, 1932, to Joe J. Gurecky and Mary Stavinoha Gurecky. She was the second of five children, sister to Emma, Leonard, Laddie, and Joe. Olga graduated as Salutatorian of the first graduating class from Needville High School in 1949. She was very proud of her alma mater, and she often spoke of how her class had the honor of selecting the school colors, song, and “Fighting Blue Jays” mascot for the newly-formed Needville High School. She served as an officer of the senior class, and she was a member of the school paper staff, commercial club, and dancing club. After graduating from high school, Olga worked for a number of years at Cletus Brown Lincoln Mercury in Rosenberg as the owner’s administrative assistant. Olga had many responsibilities at the dealership, and she often spoke fondly of the kindness and warmth that the Brown family demonstrated to her. In 1952, Olga married the love of her life, Alphonse (Al) Kulcak. Olga and Al made their home in Rosenberg, and later, Richmond, Texas. Together, they were the proud parents of five children, Mark, Bridget, Patrice, Susan and Jennifer. Olga instilled in her children a love for the Lord, a love for family, and a love for learning and music. Even though money was tight, Al and Olga bought a piano and saw to it that all the children took piano lessons. She was a wonderful cook, a meticulous housekeeper, and an accomplished seamstress. Olga sewed clothes and matching dresses for her daughters when they were young, and she continued to sew throughout their high school years, making prom dresses, tennis dresses, tennis uniforms, and costumes for choir musicals and plays. In spite of her strong work ethic, Olga found time to enjoy life with her husband and children. Al and Olga were excellent dancers, often asked to lead the traditional wedding march at weddings for family and friends. Olga’s children also have fond memories of family vacations, particularly the trips to New Orleans and New Braunfels, with all seven family members packed into the Chevrolet Impala. In later years, Al and Olga continued to travel, visiting such places as the Smoky Mountains, the Pennsylvania Amish Country, and the Deep South. Olga was a longtime parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg and later, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond. She was an active member of the Catholic Daughters and the Society of St. Margaret Mary. Olga was always ready to help with funeral dinners and various church ministries, and she is fondly remembered for the angel food cakes that she lovingly made for church bake sales. In addition, she volunteered in the office and classroom at Holy Rosary Catholic School, which all five of her children attended. Olga was beloved “Granny” to her 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She faithfully attended their birthday parties, graduations and weddings, and she delighted in hearing all about their activities and accomplishments. Olga also loved playing games, and her grandchildren found her to be a competitive dominoes player, often referring to her as “Domino-Dealing Granny.” But the point of a game for Granny was never winning or losing; it was gathering around a table with her family in laughter and love. Olga was preceded in death by her beloved husband Alphonse Kulcak; parents Mary and Joe Gurecky; sister Emma Kulcak; brothers Leonard and Laddie Gurecky; and sons-in-law Steve Davis and Philip Logan. She is survived by her brother Joe Gurecky and wife Doris; brother-in-law Jerome Kulcak, sisters-in-law Virginia Gurecky and Evelyn Gurecky; son Mark Kulcak and wife Rita; daughter Bridget Studer and husband John; daughter Patrice Davis and husband Mike Matcek; daughter Susan Beyer and husband Vernon; daughter Jennifer Benesh and husband Steve; grandchildren Thomas (wife Courtney), Joseph, Natalie (husband Malachi), Andrew, Eric, Hana (husband Randy), Eva, Jonathan (wife Renee), Stephen (wife Christine), Allison, Jeffrey (Sara), Ben (wife Alanna), Clay (wife Sarah), Kohl (fiancée Emily), Will and Austin; and great-grandchildren Easton, Walker, Luke, Evan, Lucas, Brooks, Blake, and one great-grandson on the way. A private family graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A memorial mass and reception celebrating Olga’s life will be scheduled in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Olga’s name to Holy Rosary Catholic School Endowment Fund, Rosenberg, TX, or Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund, Richmond, TX. The family wishes to thank Dr. Ivan Mefford and the doctors and nurses at Oak Bend Medical Center ICU who lovingly cared for Olga during her brief illness. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

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Olga Marie (Gurecky) Kulcak

March 16, 1932 - April 23, 2020