William "Willie" Eugene Barborak, 71, of Moravia, TX, passed away Sept. 24, 2018. He was born on Aug. 6, 1947 to William J. & Albina Novak Barborak. He was a member of Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church of Moravia.

Willie, at the age of 4, was stricken with polio and suffered some paralysis. He did not let the polio defeat him in his life. He graduated from Bishop Forest High School in Schulenburg in 1965. He followed his father's and mother's footsteps to love and work the land which has been in the Barborak family for 100 years. He began his custom hay baling business and continued for 25 years. During that time, he would maintain and repair the equipment with little help.

Willie became an avid hunter by rifle or bow and arrow. His many trophies are proof of his marksmanship. He was a great gardener, along-side his mother. He loved animals. There was no stray left unaided. He fed tons of food and grain to his animals such as his sheep, goats, donkeys, Zophie (a Texas-sized hog), turkeys, chickens, guineas, roosters and goose. Surviving him are his faithful companions, Patches, Otis, Barney, Jodi and numerous neighborhood cats.

Willie was affectionately known as Uncle Bill, our family has lost a great prayer warrior. Many intentions were given to him throughout the years. The rosary was an important part of his life. He relied heavily on the cross in his hand during difficult times. He loved perfection. He would fix everything with much patience and perseverance.

Willie is survived by: sisters, Anita Proske & husband Adolph of La Grange, TX, and Georgia Pavliska & husband Jerome of Gonzales, Texas; sister-in-law Bernice Barborak of Gonzales, TX; nieces and nephews, Sharon Janecka & husband Buddy, James Barborak & wife Sheryl, Ronald Barborak, Robert Proske & wife Debbie, John Spradling Sr., Randy Proske & wife Phyllis, Chris Proske & wife Emma, Debbie Pavliska, Jerry Pavliska & wife Lorri, Chuck Pavliska & wife Cheryl; great nieces and nephews, Delphin Janecka, Ryan Barborak, Nolan & Tabitha Barborak, McKenzie & Rylee; Marissa & Matt Dickerson & Michael, Greg Proske, John Spradling & Kaylee, Christine & Robby, Jones & Aaron, Stephen & Arianna Spradling, Rowan & Aven, Jenna Proske, Stephanie Proske, Trent & Haley Proske, Sarah & Alex Hernandez, Rebecca Proske, Thomas Pavliska & Megan Hatcher, and Claire, Erica & Katherine Pavliska.

Willie was preceded in death by; his parents, sister Irene Marie Barborak, brother Ben Barborak, and niece Kathy Proske Spradling.

Funeral Mass Service : 10 am, Friday Sept. 28, 2018, at Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church of Moravia. Visitation: 4 pm, Thursday at Kubena Funeral Home; with Rosary starting at 6 pm. Pallbearers: James Barborak, Bob Proske, Ronald Barborak, Randy Proske, Delphin Janecka, Chris Proske, Buddy Janecka, Jerry Pavliska, Perry Deem and Chuck Pavliska. Honorary Pallbearers: Jesse Mendel, Thomas Brosh, Robert Kendall, Mary Kendall, Tim Henke, Tommy Neskora, Cirildo Aleman, Dennis Kram, Hilbert Henke, Elroy Holik, Michael Brosh, Ricky Steffek, Andy Besetzny, Ralph Besetzny, Guthrie Blahuta, Keith Pilat, Alphonse Besetzny, Brenda, Bryan, and Bethany Kram. Officiants: Msgr. John Peters and Rev. Max Landman . Memorials: Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church or Donor's choice. Burial: Ascension of our Lord Catholic Cemetery.