Helen Maria Kolodziej was born in Kosciusko, Texas, August 7, 1930, to Alois and Pauline Kolodziej. She was the second of five children. After a happy childhood on the farm, she moved to San Antonio, where she met and married the love of her life, Louis Pryce “Buddy” Marlowe. They were married for 62 years. Together, they raised three children and founded and operated a successful roofing business.

She was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of both Holy Name Catholic Church and St. Jerome Catholic Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose favorite times in life were those spent with the whole family together.

Helen is survived by her children, Marla and Dave Rhen, Mark and Geraldine Marlowe, and Mellissa Marlowe and (husband) David Rodriguez, grandchildren Mark and Jennifer Marlowe, Hunter Wilson, Kyle and Chelsea Marlowe, and Paulina Rodriguez, great grandchildren Devin Wilson, Makensie and Kennedy Marlowe, and Lila and Madeleine Marlowe, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, with the Rosary at 10:00 AM, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 7955 Real Rd, San Antonio, TX 78263

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Thursday, January 26, 2023
10:30 AM
St. Jerome Catholic Church
7955 Real Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263

Interment will follow in St. Jerome Catholic Cemetery, 7955 Real Rd., San Antonio (Martinez), Texas. Msgr Frank Kurzaj will be officiant of the services.

You are welcome to sign the online guestbook at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.