~Betty Jalufka~

YOAKUM: Betty Dean Jalufka, age 80, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024. She was born February 24, 1944 in Corpus Christi, one of the 11 children born to J.D. and Elsie Mabel (Henry) Hale.

Betty was a strong person who became “the rock” of her family. She married Alphonse (Butch) Jalufka and they were blessed with 3 beautiful daughters. Life became difficult when her husband died suddenly, at the young age of 34 and she was left to raise her girls alone.  She was a caregiver to her sister Brenda through a terminal illness  and was blessed to  raise and become “Mom”  to her special sons, Scott, Craig and Jason. She was a great cook and took pleasure in making goodies and platters of food for others. She was the most “giving” person and will be missed by everyone.

Survivors are her daughters, Tana Jalufka of Yoakum, Lisa Dworsky (Dennis) of Hallettsville and Dana Richter (Russell) of Yoakum; special sons, Scott Fric of Odessa, Jason Fric of Kyle and Craig Fric (Jennifer) of Shiner; 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and more on the way; twin sister, Billie Knox of Rockdale; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband Butch Jalufka (December 25, 1978); sisters, Sharon Vincik, Barbara Pennell, Brenda Fric and Donna Hale; brothers, Don Hale, Roy Hale, Bobby Hale, Royce Hale and Randy Hale.

Visitation 9 a.m. with Rosary recited at 10 a.m. and Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Koerth with Rev. Michael Rother officiating. Burial to follow at the Koerth Catholic Cemetery next to her beloved husband.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of South Texas,  Sacred Heart Catholic School or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Koerth.

Arrangements by Thiele Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.

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