Leona M. Tesar

Leona M. Tesar, 96, of Yoakum, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025.  
She was born December 25, 1928 in Yoakum, to John and Frances (Janak) Heidaker.
She was a hairdresser for 12 years, and also a dietician with Fort Worth ISD for 15 years. She had numerous nieces and nephews with whom she was close to.
Survivors include nieces, Patricia Jurica of Sweet Home, Anna Brown (Royce) of Hallettsville, Mary Lou Meyer of Yoakum; nephews David Janak (Carleen) of Victoria, Dennis Heidaker (Mary) of Yoakum, Albert Koehler of Victoria; and close friend, Diana Darilek of Yoakum.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Tesar; her parents; brothers, Charles Heidaker, Laddie Heidaker and Edward Heidaker; sisters, Louise Koehler and Elizabeth Janak; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m., with Funeral Mass to follow on Thursday, August 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating.  
Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 12 at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.
Pallbearers are Donald Darilek, Matthew Moeller, Keith Janak, B.J. Drehr, Shaun Jurica and Butch Moeller.
Memorials may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Hospice of South Texas.
Arrangements are under the direction of Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum. 361-293-5656.