Linda Joyce Jurica

Linda Joyce Jurica, lovingly known as “Momo”, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at the age of 73, after fighting a long battle with dementia.

She was born Aug. 1, 1949, in Seguin to Benedict “Ben” Raymond Horecka and Edna Mae Stoever Horecka. She started first grade with the eventual love of her life, Thomas Jurica. They attended their high school prom together and were married in 1972.

She graduated from Southwest Texas State, now Texas State, with a BS in mathematics. Linda retired as a teacher and as the District Math Specialist for Calhoun County ISD after a total of 46 years of service. Linda had a humorous and energetic personality and was always willing to help anyone in need. She had an enormous amount of patience and enjoyed playing bridge and dominoes. She had a green thumb and was an amazing cook, and if you were fortunate enough to have received one of her pumpkin logs, you were truly special to her.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Linda was a servant of God and passionate about her family, whom she loved endlessly. She was intelligent, witty, dependable, selfless, strong, and full of joy. With trust and love, Linda demonstrated how to live, suffer and die with courage rather than complaints, faith over fear, and peace and victory.

She is survived by her daughter, Tonia Hollas (Shane) of Schulenburg, and her grandchildren, Jase and Brynlee Hollas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wayne Jurica and her parents.

The family requests memorial donations be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, 405 Black St., Schulenburg, TX, 78956, or God’s Embrace Ministries, 601 High Hill Road, Schulenburg, TX, 78956.