Vera Lesak

    Vera Ellen Lesak of Ganado passed away peacefully among family on Jan. 22, 2014. She was born on May 29, 1950 in Yoakum to John (JW) Wesley Powell and Ethel Marion Powell.
    Vera worked at the El Campo Aluminum Plant for 22 years, then retired and became a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, arts, crafts, sewing, and being with family.
    She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Edward Lesak; mother, Ethel Marion Powell; brothers Jimmy (Kathy) Cockroft, Wesley Powell, Tony Powell, Lisa (David) Utley, Clyde (Debbie) Powell, Shirley Powell, and Kenneth Powell. She is also survived by her children, Sherri (Manuel) Carrasco, Henry Ledwig, Marion Christine (Mark) Madden, Hank (Christina) Ledwig), Philip (Heather) Ledwig, Johanna (Jeremy) Hadley, Paula Lesak, and Jonathan (Manda) Lesak, as well as 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her father John (JW) Wesley Powell, and brothers David Cockroft and John Powell.
    Visitation was Jan. 24 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church with a rosary  recited at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services were Jan. 25 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Michael J. Lyons officiating. Interment followed at Assumption Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were members of the Ganado Volunteer Fire Department.
    Honorary pallbearers were employees of Jackson County Hospital District EMS, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
    If so desired, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of South Texas.
    Funeral services under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. 3rd St., Ganado, 361-771-8313.