Catherine M. Valis

Catherine M. Valis, 93, of Shiner, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
She was born on November 23, 1930 in Worthing, Texas to Peter and Albina (Kocian) Bujnoch. She married Louis L. Valis on December 29, 1953, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Louis passed away on January 18, 1966. She was a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters Association.
Catherine had graduated from St. Ludmila Academy in Shiner and later from Our Lady of the Lake University in 1952. She began her teaching career thereafter and taught in the elementary grades in Moulton, Yoakum St. Joseph, and Shiner ISD for 40 plus years before retiring. She also served as a teacher for the parish’s CCD program and served as a member of the parish council.
Survivors include her daughters, Paula (Clay) Berger, and Cindy (Greg) Patek; son-in-law, Bev Osburn; grandchildren, Leigh Ann Vasek (Dwayne), Charissa Christensen (Randy), Lexi Ilse (Royce), Amanda Berger (Jamie) Neil Berger (Kate), Laddie Patek (Alexa), Elise Leopold (Landon) and Max Patek; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Valis; her parents; daughter, Paulette Osburn; sister, Bertie Wagner (Dr. Dennis); and in-laws, John and Elizabeth Valis.
A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Sunday, December 17 at Shiner Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, December 18 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Bryan Heyer officiating.
Interment followed in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Laddie Patek, Max Patek, Neil Berger, Royce Ilse, Randy Christensen, Dwayne Vasek, and Landon Leopold.
Honorary pallbearers were her nine great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church or the Shiner Catholic School.
Friends may leave their condolences to the family by visiting www.shinerfuneralhome.com.
Services are under the care and direction of Shiner Funeral Home.