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Victoria Advocate April 5, 2002 After a life, rich in blessings, Al Pargac was called by his Master on April 3, 2002. Born June 19, 1915 to the late Adolph and Louisa Pargac, he was a life-time resident of Victoria County. Al was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Lu, for 63 years. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. His family celebrates his life. Al is a graduate of St. Joseph's High School and alumni of St. Mary's University in San Antonio (B.A., 1937). Al was a member of a pioneer cotton ginning family and operated the Placedo Gin 1951-1972. He is retired from Southern Pacific Railroad (1943-1979). Al loved the outdoors and enjoyed his ranching interests in Colorado County. He was affiliated with Council 1329 Knights of Columbus and Transportation Union. Al was a member of Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. Al is preceded in death by an infant brother and sister; sister Lillie Gripp; brothers, Ed and Herman Pargac. He is survived by wife Lu Pargac; daughter and so! n-in-law Gail and Bill Rains; grandson, Charles Pollard and wife Amy; granddaughter, Lisa Putman and husband Stan, Jr.; great grandchildren Caitlynn Pollard and Ben Putman; Sisters Madlyn Pargac, Margaret Adams and Louise Shiller; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. The family extends sincere gratitude to the many physicians, nurses and o thers who cared for this dear man. Donations, in lieu of flowers, are preferred by the family to the American Cancer Society or Our Lady of Victory Catholic Cathedral. A rosary will be recited on Friday, April 5, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. at Colonial Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, April 6, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral with Msgr. Michael Harrold officiating. Burial will follow at Catholic Cemetery #2. Pallbearers will be: Gerald Pargac, Don Buethe, Charles Dentler, Mike Adams,
Eddie Gripp and David Shiller.Honorary Pallbearers: Clarice Hall, Jake and Evie
Schlein, Billy and Estelle Beyer, and Norman Hooper. Posted by Darlene Baker
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