Faldyn

Diane Murdock Faldyn, 62, of Deer Park, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 28, 2019.

She was born in Austin on Jan. 28, 1957, to Winona Murdock Austin and James Broadus Murdock. She married Charles Faldyn on April 5, 1975, in La Grange.

Diane loved reading, do-ityourself projects and spending time with friends, but her true calling was faith and family. Together with her loving husband, she created a welcoming home full of love, laughter, and of course, coffee and conversation. Her children would describe her as selfless, patient, full of compassion, and completely devoted to her seven grandchildren. Her grandkids would say she was fun, always there for them and made them feel so special.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Jerry Murdock.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Charles Faldyn; daughter, Shannon Champion and husband, Tony, of Kingwood; daughter, Lori Smith and husband, Colby, of Kingwood; son, Chad Faldyn of Houston; brother, Clyde Murdock and wife, Frances, of Taylor; sister, Janet Sue Adams and husband, Robert, of Cedar Creek; brother, Donald Murdock and wife, Mary, of Austin; brother, Michael Murdock of Liberty Hill; granddaughters Abby Champion, Sara Smith and Annie Smith; grandsons Ryan Champion, Dylan Champion, Jack Smith and Cade Smith; and many nieces and nephews.

A vigil was held from 6-8:30 p.m., with the Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Grand View Funeral Home in Pasadena.

A Funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019, at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Deer Park. Family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. in the church. A reception will be held following the Mass. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at the La Grange City Cemetery in La Grange. Reception immediately following.