James Emil Farek, age 84, of Flatonia, Texas passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2020. James was born November 28, 1935 in Pine Springs, Texas to Lillian Kalmus Farek and Emil Farek.   James is survived by his wife, Pauline Farek; son Kirby Farek (Nancy) of Flatonia, Texas; son Mace Farek of Katy, Texas; son Mark Farek of Houston, Texas; and daughter Joan Biel of Flatonia, Texas; sister Mollie Beck (Ron) of Flatonia, Texas.  James was preceded in death by; son Nicholas Farek and son-in-law Bernie Biel; father Emil Farek and mother Lillian Kalmus Farek; brother Leroy Farek; brother Franklin Farek and sister Lillian Wotipka; grandson Courtlen Farek.  A visitation for James will be held Friday, June 12, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home, Flatonia, Texas. A rosary will occur Friday, June 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM, Flatonia, TX. A funeral mass will occur Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Flatonia, TX. A burial will occur Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Flatonia, TX.   Serving as pallbearers are David Florus, Brent Florus, Ron Beck Jr., Virgil Guetieriz, Alex Holden Farek and Nancen Kainer. Honorary pallbearers are his Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Brandon Hernandez.   Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.smithfuneralhomeflatonia.com for the Farek family.
  
  FAMILY
  
   Pauline Farek
  
  
   Wife
  
  
   Emil Farek
  
  
   Father (deceased)
  
  
   Lillian Kalmus Farek
  
  
   Mother (deceased)
  
  
   Nicholas Farek
  
  
   Son (deceased)
  
  
   Kirby Farek (Nancy)
  
  
   Son
  
  
   Mace Farek
  
  
   Son
  
  
   Mark Farek
  
  
   Son
  
  
   Joan Biel
  
  
   Daughter
  
  
   Mollie Beck (Ron)
  
  
   Sister
  
  
   Leroy Farek
  
  
   Brother (deceased)
  
  
   Franklin Farek
  
  
   Brother (deceased)
  
  
   Lillian Wotipka
  
  
   Sister (deceased)
  
  
   Courtlen Farek
  
  
   Grandson (deceased)
  
  
   Bernie Biel
  
  
   Son-in-law (deceased)
  
  
   James also leaves behind five grandchildren
   
   and eight great grandchildren to cherish his memories.
  
  
  Visitation
  
   Friday,
  
  
   June 12, 2020
  
  
  
  Rosary
  
   Friday,
  
  
   June 12, 2020
  
  
  
  Funeral Mass
  
   Saturday,
  
  
   June 13, 2020
  
  
  
  Burial
  
   Saturday,
  
  
   June 13, 2020