Brenda Pantel Janak

Brenda Pantel Janak, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Cypress, Texas. She was born on January 9, 1940, in Goliad, Texas, to Nelson and Sophie Pantel.

Brenda was raised in Goliad until 5th grade at which time her family moved to their new farm in Mission Valley. Following college, she worked as a nurse in Hallettsville, where she met her husband, Clement. The couple later settled in Port Neches, where they raised their five children, before moving to Houston. After her children had grown, she dedicated ten years to caring for elderly residents at Lexington Place Nursing Home.

Brenda enjoyed taking her grandchildren to the camp house in Coletoville, sewing, gardening, crocheting and watching hummingbirds. She also loved listening to George Strait and polka music.

Brenda will be remembered as a caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother who was cherished by all who knew her. She shared 60 wonderful years of marriage with the love of her life, Clement. Together, they enjoyed traveling throughout Texas, across the United States and in Europe. They also enjoyed visiting casinos in Mississippi and Louisiana.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband Clement Janak, who passed away November 17, 2021.

Brenda is survived by: her children, Deborah Packman, Aaron Janak & his wife Carrie, Robin Matise & her husband Richard, Gwen Byrd & her husband Glenn and Warren Janak & his wife Amy; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Sheridan Franke, Norrean Sager and Madelene Hartman; two brothers, Curtis Pantel and Gaylon Pantel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation is planned for Monday, October 19, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Kubena Funeral Home, 507 South Main Street, Hallettsville, Texas 77964. Burial will follow at St. Ludmilla’s Catholic Cemetery in Wied, Texas. Memorials: Donor's Choice.