Lavine Anne (Fellman) Kubala

Lavine Anne (Fellman) Kubala, 89, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. Lavine was born in Fayetteville on Feb. 12, 1926, the daughter of Robert and Isabella (Gully) Fellman. She married Edwin Joseph Kubala on June 17, 1953 in Fayetteville. Lavine and her husband, Edwin, owned and operated Kubala Hardware Store in Fayetteville. She continued operating the store after his death for many years. Lavine also worked visitations for Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home at the Knesek Chapel in Fayetteville for many years. All the families loved seeing her smiling face and helping them at their time of need. She was a member of KJZT and the Altar Society. She is survived by son, Justin Kubala and wife, Cindy, of Brenham; brother, Raphael Fellman and wife, Verline, of Fayetteville; two grandchildren: Joshua Kubala and wife, Kristan; Ashley Kubala Raabe and husband, Kevin; three great grandchildren: Kaden Raabe, Grayson and Wyatt Kubala. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin Joseph Kubala, of 44 years; and sister, Bernice Kovar. Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held following the rosary at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Burial will follow at Fayetteville Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to KJZT or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, P. O. Box 57, Fayetteville, Texas 78940. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange is in charge of arrangements.