Janet Matilda Jalufka Rother

Janet Matilda Jalufka Rother, 82, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at Sodalis, in Victoria, after a long battle with dementia.

Even though the dementia took her away from this world, her loving spirit left a mark on the people she touched throughout her journey.

Janet was born in Hallettsville Jan. 8, 1940 to Louis and Mathilda Jalufka.

On May 10, 1958, she married Leonard, who swept her off her feet.

On Feb. 23, 1959 and July 15, 1962, Leonard and Janet welcomed their two beautiful daughters, who were the biggest part of her life.

Janet ran a daycare center for 20 years. She enjoyed making her hazelnut coffee every morning, spending her time in her flower beds, going to resale shops, and boat cruises. She was a spiritual woman and an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church until her illness.

Her most sacred moments were spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving caregiver, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be remembered for her comical spirit and her loving heart.

Janet is survived by her husband, Leonard; two daughters, Karen Jean Bennett and husband, Alan, and Kares Dean Dennis; brother, Daniel Jalufka; two grandchildren, Amy Reyes and Cole Bennett, and three great-grandchildren, Haley Reyes, Madison Reyes and Andrew Reyes.

Janet was preceded in death by, her parents, and sister, Marie McElroy.

Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. and Rosary will be recited at 12 noon.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, April 7 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Msgr. John Peters will officiate.

Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery Memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s choice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.kubenafuneralhome.com