MILTON R SOBOTIK

1935-2017

Milton Raymond Sobotik, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on August 22, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Milton was born in Frenstat, TX on August 29, 1935 and moved to the Houston area at the age of 5. He graduated from Reagan High School in 1953. On June 16, 1957, he married the love of his life, Rose Marie Buyajian, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Houston. He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Houston and worked for Houston Lighting & Power Company for over 35 years, where he enjoyed a successful career until retiring in 1992. Milton was a faithful servant of the Lord and very active parishioner of St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in Houston, served in the ministries of Hospitality, Offertory, ACTS choir, Men’s ACTS Retreat Team, Men’s Prayer Breakfast and was a founding member of the church. Milton was known for his kind, gentle spirit and loyalty to all. He had a very giving heart that brought joy and laughter to everyone he knew. His family and friends will miss him deeply and will hold him close in their hearts forever. Milton was preceded in death by his beloved sons Charles and David, parents Edmund and Amalie Sobotik and siblings Marcella, Edward, Ernest and Margaret. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Rose Marie; son Don and wife Marilyn, son Darrell and wife Rosalyn, son Doug and wife Kesha; grandchildren Lauren, Justin, Jason, David, Jake, Sydney and Sammy; sister Marie Keys. A visitation will be held at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 3131 El Dorado Blvd., Houston on Thursday, August 31st at 6 pm followed by a vigil and rosary at 7 pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Clare on Friday, September 1st at 11 am, presided by Father Vincent Vuong-Quoc Nguyen, immediately followed by a reception. Rite of Committal will be 3 pm at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St., Houston, TX.