Paul Sabrsula

Paul George Sabrsula Sr. was born on Jan. 24, 1933 in Hungerford and spent his entire adult life in Simonton. Mr. Sabrsula left this life to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Feb. 16, 2008.

He loved his family, had a passionate Christian faith and mentored generations of youth. Mr. Sabrsula was dedicated to ranching, built lifelong friendships through the Tejas Vaqueros, Houston Livestock Show and numerous community organizations.

Mr. Sabrsula is survived by Patsy Sabrsula, the mother of his four children; daughter, Debra Sabrsula, husband David Narveson and daughters Danielle and Dana; son, Paul "Dub" Sabrsula Jr., wife Kara and sons Justin and Ryan; daughter, Suzanne Mangel, husband Steve and children Sean and Shelbi; and daughter, Karen Sabrsula and daughter Emily Kubisch. He is also survived by a brother, Alfred Sabrsula and wife Ruth; and sisters, Pauline Kalina and husband Julius, Clara Kutach and husband Adolph, Viola Kalina, Mary Ann Dorris and husband Billy and Tracy Howell and husband Preston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolf and Ludmilla Sabrsula; two brothers, Anton and A.J. Sabrsula; and two sisters, Betty Dry and Lillie Kalina.

Memorial Services will be held Monday Feb. 25 at 11a. m. at Simonton Community Church in Simonton. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations are made to Simonton Community Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 121, Simonton, TX 77476.