Johnny E. Mazanec, 88 of Bellmead passed away Monday,
October 30th at Providence Hospice Place surrounded by his loving
family. A rosary will be recited
Thursday, November 2nd at 6:30pm at Bellmead Funeral Home, with visitation to
follow until 8:30pm. Mass of Christian
burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 3 at 10:30am at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Bellmead with the Rev. Albert Ruiz and Rev. Timothy Vaverek
co-celebrating. Burial will follow at
St. Mary's Cemetery in West.
Mr. Mazanec was born September 13, 1929 in Waco, the son of
John F. and Julie Hlavaty Mazanec. His
father passed away when he was only 8 months old.
Johnny graduated from LaVega High School in 1947. He graduated from 4C Business College,
attended McLennan Community College and Baylor University.
Johnny married the love of his life that he met on the dance
floor, Molly Vanzura Mazanec on June 14, 1951.
They recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. They have been members of St. Joseph Catholic
Church since 1954. He served as church
Usher and Eucharist Minister, served on the Church Financial Committee,
faithfully attended Eucharist Adoration with his wife at St. Joseph and
volunteered as outside monitor for CCD classes for 20 years. He was instrumental in the annual church
picnic functions and the Knights of Columbus picnic fundraisers. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus
Council 7202 being a 3rd and 4th degree Knight, attaining
lifetime membership. They received the
Lumen Gentium award from the Austin Diocese in 2015.
Johnny worked 10 years at William Cameron Company and the
U.S. Postal Service for 34 years until his retirement. He then worked part time with Knights of
Columbus Insurance for 2 years and Valet parking at Hillcrest Medical
Tower. He served on the Postal Employees
Credit Union Board of Directors for 25 years and the City of Bellmead Zoning
Commission for 15 years.
Johnny enjoyed water skiing, boating, trot lining, fishing,
polka music, dancing (he and his wife were members of the POLKA Club of
America), going to casinos, traveling in their recreational vehicle visiting
many states coast to coast. He enjoyed
helping his family achieve their goals.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, daughter Diane Buxkemper and
husband Melvin of Elm Mott, son Steven Mazanec of Garland, grandchildren
Phillip Buxkemper and wife Ruby of Axtell and Allison Buxkemper and boyfriend
Eric Larson of Killeen, Tx. and several cousins.
Pallbearers: Phillip
Buxkemper, Eric Larson, David Urbis, Dennis Teel, Russell Devorsky and Tommy
Atkins and Larry Lawson.
Honorary Pallbearers:
Bobby Tlustos, Joe Brezina, Ted Uptmore, members of the Knights of
Columbus Council 7202, and the Knights of Columbus 4th degree.
The family wishes to thank the following individuals for
their heartfelt generosity and constant loving care: Nurses at Providence Hospital 4 North
especially Taylor, Chloe, Jenni, Heather and Callie, Dr. White in Radiology,
Dr. Elwell, Margie and the Staff at Providence Hospice Place.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph
Catholic Church building fund, St. Mary's Cemetery Association in West, St.
Jude, or a charity of your choice.
Please sign the online guestbook at
www.bellmeadfuneralhome.com
Condolences(13)
SN
Waco, TX Friday, December 8, 2017 Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one.At a difficult time as this, may the God of Comfort give you strength.
2 Corinthians 1:3
Vanette Marie Valencia Vonasek
West, TX Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Sorry for your loss All the family sends their dearest sympathysherrie finn
Waco, TX Monday, November 6, 2017 To Molly and family, my heartfelt sympathies and strength at this difficult time. Molly call if you need anything at any time.Lashonda Gaines
Waco, TX Friday, November 3, 2017 Sorry about your loss Mrs..Buxkemper your have my sincere condolences.Deacon Jerry Opperman
Elm Mott, TX Thursday, November 2, 2017 Our sincere condolences to the family during this trying time. We will pray for the repose of the soul of our fellow Knight. Prayers and Blessings to the family. In Christ,. Deacon Jerry Opperman, Gloriaand Bear and Angel Sugar Bear
Pamela Green
Waco, TX Thursday, November 2, 2017 To My Co Worker Mrs. Diane Buxkemper: So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.Brott, Barry & Patricia
Waco, TX Thursday, November 2, 2017 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Amy Green
waco, TX Thursday, November 2, 2017 Praying for you Molly and your family! I enjoyed the opportunity to meet Johnny!Janet and George
Sugar land, TX Wednesday, November 1, 2017 What a sweet obituary. He lived a full life and touched many. So sorry we are not able to be there with you all, but know that you are in our prayers. Love to all.Larry Lawson
Bryan, TX Wednesday, November 1, 2017 My deepest sympathy to Johnny's family on his passing. He was a great man and a wonderful co-worker at the postal service finance office.Pam Vrba
West, TX Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Sorry for the loss of your husband and add and granddad.we will keep in our prayersLinda Tackett
Hubbard, TX Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Praying for God's peace and comfort for Molly and the family..Rosalinda Sanchez
Waco, TX Wednesday, November 1, 2017 My heartfelt condolences to my dear coworker, Ms. Diane Buxkemper and all the family. I pray that God gives you the strength to get through such a difficult time. Mr. Mazanec is not far; he continues to live on in your heart and through your memories. Much love.