Valentine Runte

Valentine "Val" Runte Valentine "Val" Runte, 82, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on September 12, 1929 in Port Arthur, TX to parents John and Olga Olivere. Val retired from the Port Neches-Groves ISD where she worked in the cafeteria at Port Neches Middle School and served as an aid on one of the handicap bus routes. She thoroughly enjoyed her work and made friendships that she cherished her entire life. She graduated from St. James Catholic High School in Port Arthur, TX and was a member of the Altar Society of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Groves, TX. Val was also active in the Catholic Diocese of Beaumont D.A.W.N. and Third Age Clubs. Two of her favorite past-times were playing Pokeno and socializing at the Port Neches Senior Citizens Center. Val was preceded in death by her parents; husband Mickey Runte, son Curtis Runte, and sister Olga Digiovanni. She is survived by her sister Stella Parrish of Hemphill, TX; sons Mike Runte and friend Denise Crate of Little Cypress, TX; Allen Runte and wife Terri of Port Neches, TX; daughter Laura Finley and husband Glenn of Nederland, TX; grandchildren Gary, Vanessa and Gerald Finley, Jace, Luke and Tessa Runte, and Kara Flessner and husband Casey; and brothers-in-law Pete Digiovanni of Groves, TX, and Norbert "Chief" Runte of McAllen, TX. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael McMahon and staff, along with Dr. Sumaltra (Pat) Patabandla and her staff for their many years of compassionate care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches with Reverend Monsignor Bennie Patillo officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial donations be made to the Hospitality Center of Port Arthur, Texas or to the American Cancer Society.