Olga Barta

Olga B. Merecka, 88, of Flatonia passed away on January 08, 2009. She was born August 12, 1920 in Flatonia, Texas to the late Frank R. and Henrietta Sembera Barta. She married John J. Merecka and they were blessed with 68 years of marriage. She was president and a charter member, 50+ years, of the American Legion Auxillary and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha.
She is survived by her husband, 2 sons- John W. Merecka and wife Delrose of Spring, and Ronald D. Merecka of Houston, 1 daughter- Madeline J. Castille of Bastrop, 2 brothers- Frank Barta of Schulenburg and Louis Barta of Flatonia, 3 sisters- Herminia Tucker of Brenham, Vlasta Pavlas of Moulton, and Georgia White of Alvin, 10 grand children and 20 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, grandson- Brent Merecka, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
Pallbearers: Jeffery and Gregory Merecka, Jack Poole, Joshua Castille, Jason Welch and Justin Ward. Honorary: Jordan and Brandon Merecka and Brent Wright.
Visitation will begin 4pm January 10, 2009 at Smith Funeral Home-Flatonia. Rosary will be 6pm January 11, 2009 at Smith Funeral Home- Flatonia. Services will be 10am January 12, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha and burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Praha with Rev. Edward Bartsch officiating.
Smith Funeral Home 128 E.5Th St. Flatonia 361-865-3311