Louise Konvicka Waligura

The Lord called Louise Konvicka Waligura,102, of Hallettsville, TX home on October 19, 2026. She was born in Shiner, TX, to the Late Laddie and Mary Kurtz Konvicka on October 2, 1924. She was the third oldest of nine Children. She attended the first of her school years in Charlottenburg, TX, and then attended St. Ludmila's Catholic School in Shiner, TX.

Louise married the love of her life Ralph Waligura on May 28, 1942, at Shiner Catholic Church. They had a happy 52 years of married life together before Ralph preceded her in death on July 13, 1994.

Ralph and Louise owned the Louise Drug Store in Louise, TX, for over 14 years. After devastating storm damage to the store in 1961, they moved to Bay City, TX, in 1962. She continued to work in the Pharmacy Industry and she will be remembered as a valued and loyal employee of Huston Drug and Bay Drug for over 26 years. She relocated to Hallettsville, TX to be closer to Family in 2009.

As devoted Christian, Louise served as a role model to her Family and those around her. She was a member of KJZT, Lavaca County Czech Heritage Society, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Louise was preceded in death by: her parents Laddie & Mary Kurtz Kovicka; her beloved Husband Ralph Waligura; her sisters, Sister M. Barbara Konvicka, Emily Poole and Lillian Zoda; her brothers, Frank N. Konvicka, Laddie Konvicka and Alphonse Konvicka.

Louise is survived by: her sisters, Angeline Wagner and Georgia Haas; her Sister-in-Laws, Juanita Waligura and Betty Konvicka; and survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many dear Friends.

The Family would Like to thank her Caregivers, Brigid Omara and April Garcia for their unwavering commitment, compassion and love. The Family would also like to thank her Hospice Team, Roxanne Baighman, Kanesha Moore and Ariel Martine for their exceptional care and compassion they showed Louise.

Funeral Mass Service: 11 am, Friday, October 30, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville, with Visitation at 9:30 am and Rosary at 10:30 am. Pallbearers: Charles Waligura, Michael Waligura, Mark Waligura, Wilbert Etzler, Jerome "Bubba" Haas and Michael Finster. Honorary Pallbearers: Jan Roberts and Annette Yapching. Officiant: Rev. Christopher Bediako. Memorials: Donor's Choice. Burial: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 1261 Old Nada Road, Nada Texas, next to her beloved husband Ralph (2 pm Friday, after funeral service).