Cynthia Marie Gontarek , 73 of Groves, Texas passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Cynthia was born April 29, 1940 in Port Arthur, Texas to T.R. Lumpkin and Meredith Ann Haston Lumpkin. She was a lifelong area resident and longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where she served with the Altar Society and Youth Ministry. Cynthia was also a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, John Gontarek of Groves; daughter, Julie Hebert and husband Kevin of Groves; sons, Jeff Gontarek and wife Debbie of Nederland, Joel Gontarek and wife Kim of Port Neches; brothers, Larry Lumpkin and wife Judy of Nederland, Tommy Lumpkin and wife Brenda of Houston, Mike Lumpkin and wife Lisa of Groves; grandchildren, Jeremy Hebert, Jessica Gontarek, Heather Hebert, Justin Gontarek, Keeli Gontarek, Jacie Marie Gontarek; great-grandchildren, Mya Hebert and Jace Barboza. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Groves. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Condolences
Anonymous
August 16, 2013
John, what a great loss for you and your family. What a wonderful human being Cynthia was. We know from scripture that " to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". What a comfort that is. May God bless and comfort you. Wiley Smith
Anonymous
August 15, 2013
Your family is in our prayers, so sorry for your loss.
Anonymous
August 14, 2013
Jeff and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympanthy, Allen and Lisa Hubert
Anonymous
August 14, 2013
John, I am sorry to hear about Cynthia I know that she is in Heaven talking to the Angels about her life on earth. I hope that she will fine Betty.
Anonymous
August 14, 2013
Jeff & family, So sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in prayers.
Anonymous
August 13, 2013
Cynthia was a great person. Always had a smile no matter what she was going through. She will be missed by all of us. John we wish you our deepest sympathy at this time. Ted & Brenda
Anonymous
August 13, 2013
John our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so very glad that Cynthia was part of our lives. We feel blessed to have known her.
Anonymous
August 13, 2013
I pray for Cynthia's family and friends. I know she will be missed.
Anonymous
August 13, 2013
Cynthia will be remembered for many things but for me, her beautiful smile and kind heart. Our family is praying for each of you for strength to get through this difficult time.
Anonymous
August 13, 2013
Dear John & Family So sorry to hear about Cynthia. Our Prayers are with you all. Robert & Verna
Anonymous
August 13, 2013
John and Family, Cynthia was a very special lady. I remember fondly all the good times we had together. She will always have a special place in my heart. I know this is a difficult time for all of you. Love to you all. Cathie
Anonymous
August 12, 2013
Please accept our sincere condolences. The loss of a loved one often brings back fond memories of times gone by. May those memories comfort you as you journey without Cynthia in your midst....and may God bless you all at this time and in the days to come.
Anonymous
August 12, 2013
John and family we are so sorry for the lost of your loved one. May the Lord wrap his arms around all of you and give you peace . God Bless
Anonymous
August 12, 2013
Loving memories of days past with Cynthia, aways laughing and smiling. She is gone too soon and she will be dearly missed. Our prayers are with you and your family in this time grief. Larry and Janice Borel
Anonymous
August 12, 2013
Please accept my deepest condolences. Cynthia was my first cousin and I have wonderful childhood memories of her as we were raised just a few blocks from each other. I remember the fun we had a few years ago when she stayed with me in Austin when her dad had heart surgery, staying up half the night talking. She deeply loved her family and I know she will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with you all.
Anonymous
August 12, 2013
John and Family, may God comfort you all at this time. We will dearly miss our cousin Cynthia. She was truly a beautiful soul who brought so much love and happiness to so many people. We will miss her sparkling eyes, her beautiful smile, her pure heart and her boundless love.
Anonymous
August 12, 2013
Our deepest sympathy goes out to John and the rest of Cynthia's family. Cynthia and John were always available to help my father out, to the very end. We are sure she will be met with open arms. Gone, but in good hands.