Catherine Abalos, 66, of Winnie, went to her home in heaven on Friday, Saturday 27, 2013.  She was born on January 7, 1947, in Texon, Texas, to Josephine Lozano. 

Catherine will be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.  She valued having a strong family and being a homemaker, which enabled the family to be blessed on a daily basis. Catherine worked in the home as a seamstress, and will also be remembered for being a great cook.

She touched the lives of so many people through the years, and has left her family and friends with specials memories. Catherine left lasting impressions on those who knew and loved her, and she will be missed by all. 

She was raised by her grandmother whom she adored, as well as aunts, who were like sisters, that she loved in Rankin, Texas.  Her fondest memories as a child were spent with her brother, Richard and many cousins that loved her dearly. To her family, friends, community, and acquaintances, every day of the fifty-two years spent with the love of her life, Joe, will always be a testament that true happiness really does exist.  The love she shared with her husband was an example to her family of true love and commitment.  Known to her grandchildren as “Granny”, she will forever hold a special place in their hearts.  They will always hold the memories of all the years with her and all the many games shared together.  Catherine taught them to always win and they loved adjusting her glasses!  The wisdom and advice she left us with will always be instilled in the hearts and minds of everyone who were fortunate enough to be a part of her life.  She will be forever missed and forever loved. 

Catherine is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Joe Abalos of Winnie, as well as her five sons; and one daughter: Frank Abalos of Winnie, and his wife, Misty; grandson, Michael; and granddaughters, Erica, Autumn, and Aliyah; Steve Abalos of Round Rock and his wife, Julie; granddaughters, Hannah and Katie; and grandson, Steven Abalos; Thomas Abalos of Lewisville, and his wife, Kim; grandsons, Joshua and Jacob; Bobby Abalos of Houston, and his wife, Joni; and grandson, Robby; Freddie Abalos of Tomball, and his wife, Renee; and granddaughter, Jordyn; Deanna Quave of Winnie, and her husband, Mike; and granddaughters, Isabella and Mikeala; Albert Landin of Phoenix, Arizona; granddaughters, Nichole and Heather; and grandson, Zachary.

Preceded in death:  parents; son, Joe Abalos, Jr.; and daughter, Denise Abalos

A gathering of Mrs. Abalos’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, September 29, 2013, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer, Winnie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 30, 2013, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.

In lieu of floral donations, a scholarship in Catherine Abalos’ name will be established at East Chambers High School, 234 East Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas 77665.