Joseph Jody Duyka Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph Jody Duyka of Needville, Texas, who passed away at the age of 76, on February 11, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Duyka and Lillian Duyka; and his sister Sandy Wenzel. He is survived by: his wife Ladele Stavinoha Duyka; his daughters, Venessa Grandjean (Phil) and Donna Barfield (Jeff); his brother Tim Duyka (Mary); his grandchildren, Philip Grandjean, Valerie Grandjean, Paige Grandjean, Kayla Barfield and Erica Barfield; his nephews, Dean Stavinoha, Matthew and Mark Hartfiel; and also, Wyatt, Wade Bosse, Matagorda and David Lackey.

There will be social distancing and masks required at both occasions. For those unable to attend due to Covid restrictions, the funeral mass will be livestreamed on Facebook at "St. Michael's Needville", and there will be no social gathering after the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church or to the COPD Foundation at http://www.copdfoundation.org in memory of Jody Duyka.