Ann J. Pesek, 95, of Victoria passed away on Friday, June 15, 2012. She was born January 19, 1917, in Hallettsville to the late Louis Gerlich and Anna Ressler Gerlich. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Victory Cathedral and served in the Altar Society. Ann was also a member of the St. Mary’s Altar Society and Quilting Group, a 75 year member of LJZT and a member of the Raisin and Coletoville E.E.A. Club.

She is survived by daughters, Jo Ann Bone (Glen) of Victoria, Charlene Parker (E.H.) of Beeville; sons, Ray Allen Pesek of Port O’Connnor, daughter-in-law, Robin Pesek of Goliad County; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles J. Pesek; son, Dennis Wayne Pesek; a brother and four halfbrothers.

A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Colonial Funeral Home. A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. Burial followed at Resurrection Cemetery.

Pallbearers were her grandsons: Steven, David, Robert Bone; Harold and Tyler Parker; Neil Pesek; Colter, Clayton and Chad Pesek.

Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Victor Cathedral, Our Lady of Victory Altar Society, Hospice of South Texas or donor’s choice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.