Sister Mary Theresinia Yezak

YEZAK- Sister Mary Theresinia Yezak, June 06, 1915 - January 29, 2009. Felician Franciscan, Sister Mary Theresinia Yezak, passed away at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Provincial House, in Rio Rancho, NM, on the morning of January 29, 2009. Born in Bremond, TX, the daughter of Francis and Rosalia (Kubiak) Yezak, she was baptized as Barbara, at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Bremond. Barbara received her basic education in her home town, and on June 22, 1935, entered the Felician Sisters' Convent in Chicago, Il. Barbara received the name of Sister Mary Theresinia, in ceremonies on August 12, 1936. After completing initial studies as a Felician Sister, she began a long ministry in the culinary arts. Her first assignments were in Chicago, IL, and Two Rivers, WI. In 1946, she began work as a dietician in Yorktown, TX, and in 1961, moved to Bethany, OK. Sister was assigned to work at the provincial house in Ponca City, OK, in 1962. From Ponca City, Sister was transferred to Corning, IA, in 1966, and in October of, 1967, she took a three month break from her ministry to care for her aging and sick mother in Bremond. Her final culinary arts assignment, in 1978, was at the provincial house, where she had relocated to in Rio Rancho, NM. She spent her remaining years sharing the many skills she had acquired, especially in the area of baking. Above and beyond her culinary skills, Sister Theresinia will be remembered for her prayerfulness, kindness, gentleness, helpfulness, and always considering others before herself. She loved her family and friends and kept in touch with them to the end. She had a keen interest in the progress of her great nieces and nephews, especially in the area of their education. When she could not be in touch with them, she held each in her daily prayers. Sister Theresinia was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Sister Petronia, Sister Aquina, Mary Stasky, and Agnes Hellums; and brothers, Clem, Ike, Marion Yezak. She is survived by her sister, Frances Galick; numerous and devoted nieces and nephews; as well as great- nieces and great-nephews. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico (505) 892-9920