Loraine Jechow

Loraine Elaine Henk Jechow of Uvalde passed away peacefully on May 23, 2016 in Uvalde at the age of 89. She was born on September 24, 1926 to Rudolph and Elnora Bertram Henk in Zorn, TX. She married her sweetheart and love of her life Nelson Jechow on June 15, 1948 in New Braunfels, Texas. Throughout her life, Loraine was a devoted wife to her husband, mother to her children, and beloved "Oma" to her grandchildren. While her family will miss her loving presence and the special twinkle in her eye, they take peace in knowing that she has been reunited with her previously departed loved ones. She is survived by two sons: Michael Jechow and wife, Joy of Uvalde, Texas, and Madison Jechow and wife, Deena Perkins of Austin, Texas; grandchildren: Luke Jechow of Houston, Texas, Elyssa Jechow of New York, New York, Hannah Jechow of Bryan, Texas and Brooks and Bryce Perkins-Jechow, both of Austin, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. And enjoyed her association with friends at Uvalde Garden Club and American Legion Post 26.
A rosary will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park in New Braunfels.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Jechow's grandchildren and Kenny Nolte. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the El Progreso Memorial Library, 301 W. Main St., Uvalde, Texas 78801, American Legion Post 26, Old Eagle Pass Rd., Uvalde, Texas 78801, or charity of your choice.

Visitation

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Friday, May 27, 2016
10:00 a.m.

Service

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
408 Ft. Clark Rd.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Saturday, May 28, 2016
10:00 a.m.

Rosary

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Friday, May 27, 2016
7:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park
2951 State Hwy. 46 South
New Braunfels, TX  78130

Memorial Contributions

El Progreso Memorial Library
301 W. Main St.
Uvalde, TX  78801

American Legion Post 26
Old Eagle Pass Rd.
Uvalde, TX  78801