Valerie Lorraine Pakula Obituary
The passing of Valerie Lorraine Pakula of Dallas, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 20, 2024 at the age of 96. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Gricius and Kazimiera Gricius (Lukszas); her son-in-law James Swanson; her siblings, Frank, Edward, Albert Gricius, Emily Duncan, Charlotte Brown and Lucille Kringle; and her brother-in-law Alfred Pakula.
She is survived by: her children, Christine Swanson, Jeff Pakula (Kim) and Janice Pakula; and her grandchildren, Bryan Keeter (Becky), Jennifer Jakubowski (Scott), Katherine Keeter, Tiffany Stahr (Gregg), Michelle Pakula (Michael Lattis), Tom Cote' (Stephanie), James Swanson and Julie Pike (Eric). She is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Due to limitations at the cemetery, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Faustina (checks payable to CDA Court St. Faustina, mailed to St. Monica Catholic Church, 9933 Midway Rd., Dallas, TX 75220 or online by credit card or eCheck at stmonicachurch.org/donate – and designate CDA Court St. Faustina in Memory of Valerie Pakula under "Other Designation"). Alternatively, please feel free to donate to the charity of your choice.
