Julius V. Janca, 94, of Hallettsville, passed away June 18, 2023.  He was born on February 11, 1929, to Joe & Pauline (Mozisek) Janca Sr., in Lavaca County, TX.  He married Geraldine Mertz in Lovington, New Mexico, on July 24, 1951, she passed away September 3, 2018.  His schooling included Thompson, Wied and Brown School.  He lived in the St. Mary's Community.  He was a Catholic.

Julius & Geraldine lived in Edna, Port Lavaca, Ganado and Hallettsville.  He retired from Alcoa and continued to raise cattle on the farm, enjoyed reading and watching westerns.  They enjoyed deer hunting in Sanderson each year with family and friends.  Julius moved in Stevens Nursing Home about 1 ½ years ago and was thankful for all they did for him.

Julius is survived by:  sons, Glenn (Mary Ann) Janca and Paul Janca (Kim Earwood); daughters, Barbara Scull, Joyce (Ronnie) Jackson, Marsha (Russell) McNeal, Michelle Janca; son-in-law Dwayne Holt; sister Margaret Henneke; 18 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren.

Julius was preceded in death by:  wife Geraldine; parents; daughter Kathy Holt; daughter-in-law Cassie Janca; son-in-law Hall Scull; great grandson; brothers, Leon Joe Jr., Jerome and James Janca; and sister Evelyn Hruzek.

Funeral Service: 10 am, Friday, June 23, 2023, at Kubena Funeral Home of Hallettsville. Visitation: 5 pm, Thursday at Kubena Funeral Home. Officiant: Deacon Michael Tankersley. Pallbearers: Shane Hebert, Alex Holt, Byron Pekar, Cody Pekar, Gary Hebert and Chris Janca. Honorary Pallbearers: Matt McClellan and Marlin Pekar. Memorials: Donor's choice. Burial: Hallettsville City Cemetery