Alois James (AJ) Kutach, 87, of Pflugerville, peacefully entered eternal life on Friday, March 28, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born in the area of Worthing, TX, on February 20, 1938, he was the second of nine children born to Julius and Agnes Kutach.

AJ was raise in Shiner, TX, he attended St. Ludmila's Academy, graduating in 1956.  After high school, he began his lifelong career as a meat cutter, following his older brother Eugene to San Antonio and working for Handy Andy.  On May 14, 1960, he married the love of his life Dolores Morisak and they moved to Austin, TX, where they raised four children, Cynthia Giesen, David Kutach, Sandra Konvicka, and Susan Schubert.

A.J. continued working in the grocery business as a meat cutter including, managing the meat market for Austin's original Whole Foods Market located on North Lamar.  In the early 1980's.  He would continue working for Whole Foods Market alongside his brother Eugene (Gene) until he retired in his mid-70's.  He and his wife of 64 years, Dolores, would make their final home in Pflugerville, TX, where they were engaged in the community of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Friendship Club.  He was proud of his Czech heritage, having been an active member of the KJT Society #112, serving many positions on the board throughout his life.

AJ loved hosting many family gatherings as well as playing softball in his younger days with his family and relatives. He enjoyed fishing at the coast including hosting an occasional fish fry, rooting for his beloved Astros, Cowboys and Aggies, and spending time with his wife Dolores at the Pflugerville recreation center.  He especially cherished going to all of his grandchildren's many events and activities. AJ and Dolores always loved to listen to polka music, talk frequently with his brothers and sisters, and he was proud to call Shiner Texas home.

Left to cherish his memory:  is his wife of 64 years Dolores; daughters, Cynthia Giesen & husband Robert, Sandra Konvicka & husband Michael and Susan Schubert & husband Jeff; son David Kutach & wife Mechelle; grandchildren, Holt Giesen, Trent Giesen, Reece Kutach & wife Sonny, Alyssa Kutach, Mikayla Konvicka, John Konvicka & fiancé Janine, Derek Konvicka, Kevin Konvicka, Karson Schubert, Macey Schubert and Blaine Schubert; siblings, Eugene (Gene) Kutach & Anita, Edward Kutach & Brenda, Jeanette (Technik) & William, Julius (Jr.) Kutach, George Kutach & Erline and Dennis Kutach & Georgia; brother-in-law James Rose; sister-in-law Gloria Kutach; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, brother Robert Kutach Sr (Bobby), sister Evelyn Kutach Rose and sister-in-law Irene Kutach.

Funeral Mass Service: 11 am, Friday, April 4, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville with Visitation starting at 10 am. Officiant: Rev. Michale Rother. Memorials: Donor's Choice. Burial: St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery, Worthing TX.

A Rosary prayer will be held in Pflugerville, TX, at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. to help commemorate with Austin and Pflugerville friends.