SHINER: Barbara Ann Valis, age 88, passed away on August 9, 2026.
She was born September 14, 1937 in Rio Honda, Texas to Louis and Mary Gerdes Raska.
She worked for 45 years for Tandy Brands and was a member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. She enjoyed making clothes for her family, working in her yard and listening to polka music.
Survivors: daughters, Peggy Janota, Becky Novosad (James), Sandy Hoelter (John) and Vicki Rubio (Sammy); sons, Richard Valis (Laura) and Mark Valis (Cindie); 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents Louis and Mary Raska; adoptive parents, Isidor and Letha Faykus; husband, Raymond Valis; son-in-law, Robert Janota; sisters, Doris Pire, Charlene Rogers and Jean Raska; brothers, Glenn Raska and Gerald Raska.
Funeral Mass was held August 14, 2026 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church with Rev. Jacob Mendoza officiating. She was buried at Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Nick Janota, Justin Novosad, Jared Novosad, Kevin Blaschke, Colton Valis, Mateo Rubio, Jacob Rubio and Chase Rubio.
Memorial contributions may be given to Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.