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KUBENA, John Lee III, 10, of Caldwell died Saturday. Services 10 a.m. today, Strickland Funeral Home, Caldwell. Burial Cooks Point Cemetery, near Caldwell. Arrangements by Strickland, Caldwell.

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on June 23, 1998)

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John Lee Kubena Jr.
June 16, 1964 - May 1, 2024
Caldwell, TX

John Lee Kubena Jr., a beloved husband, father, son, sibling, and friend, who departed from this world on May 1, 2024, in College Station. His presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

John was born on June 16, 1964, in Houston. Throughout his life, John found joy in simple pleasures such as fishing, reading, studying his bible, and tinkering with various projects.

One of John's proudest accomplishments was his enduring marriage to Loretta Kubena. Their bond stood as a testament to love and dedication through all of life's ups and downs. John's commitment to his family was unwavering and his memory will forever remain etched in their hearts.

John leaves behind a legacy of love and strength in the hearts of his surviving family members: his dear wife Loretta Kubena; son Daniel Kubena and wife Sarah; daughter Ashley Kubena and partner Vinny Briones; sisters Sharon Kubena, Lydia Stone and husband Danny, Lora Kubena and partner Chris Burditt; as well as grandchildren Erin Kubena, Jaxon Kubena, Lyra Hawthorne, Kobe Briones, Jace Briones; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In the embrace of eternity, John is reunited with his parents and his son John Lee Kubena III. May they find peace in each other's presence beyond the realms of our earthly existence.

The visitation for John will take place on May 3, 2024 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM followed by a Funeral Service on May 4th at 11:00 AM. Let us gather to celebrate the life of a remarkable individual who touched our lives in unforgettable ways.

John Lee Kubena Jr. will be remembered not only for the love he shared but also for the kindness that emanated from his very being. May he rest in peace knowing that he has left an indelible mark on all those he encountered during his time among us.

(Published by Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell, TX)

John married L.S. Day [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for John Lee Kubena, Sr., 79, of Caldwell are set for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will follow at Cooks Point Brethren Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2013 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mr. Kubena passed away at his home August 8, 2013.

John was born March 4, 1934 to John Kubena and Lydia (Drgac) Kubena in Cooks Point, Texas. He graduated from Caldwell High School in 1952. He served his country in the United States Army. He then married Sadie Lavern Little on December 22, 1962 in Houston, Texas.

John was a member of the Cooks Point Brethren Church. He love to fish and work on and collect cars, and play dominos. He was a very giving person and never took off time from work. He worked at the Union Pacific Railroad for more than 18 years.

John is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Loretta Kubena, Jr. of Portter, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon Kubena of Giddings, Lydia and Danny Stone of Caldwell, Lora and Chris Burditt of Caldwell; sister, Margaret Kubena Smith of Caldwell; fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sadie, a brother Marvin, and one grandchild, John Kubena III.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell.

Please visit our website at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com for additional information and to sign the online register.

(Published by Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell, TX)

John married Sadie Lavern Little 22 Dec 1962, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Sadie was born 17 Oct 1941, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; died 16 Feb 2011, Cooks Point, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried , Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery - Cooks Point, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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KUBENA, John L., 86, of Houston, formerly of Caldwell, died Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at Cook's Point Brethran Church near Caldwell. Burial, church cemetery. Survivors: wife, Lydia Kubena of Houston; sons, Marvin M. Kubena of Houston, J.L. Kubena of Huffman; daughter, Margaret Smith of Houston; brother, Frank J. Kubena of Caldwell; sister, Albina Williams of Caldwell; seven grandchildren. (Phillips-Luckey Funeral Home, Caldwell)

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on August 14, 1981)

John — Lydia C. Drgac. Lydia (daughter of Joseph Daniel Drgac, Jr. and Anna Marie Sebesta) was born 2 Mar 1897, Cooks Point, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 10 Jun 1985, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery - Cooks Point, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]