Evelyn Frances Durney Hecker, of Castroville, passed away on October 15, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born May 7, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Francis J. and Mary Veronica McCann Durney.

On September 11, 1948, Evelyn married George Joseph Hecker at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York. They were blessed with seventy-four years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2022.

Survivors include her children, Mary Barnhart (Gerry) of Schaghticoke, New York, Patricia Hecker of Houston, Michael Hecker (Christine) of Boerne, Tresa Shalit (Andrew) of Castroville, Rita Anderson (Scott) of Austin, Ed Hecker (Norma) of Castroville, and Tom Hecker (Theresa) of Castroville; daughter-in-law, Kadi Hecker of San Antonio; seventeen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren; brother, James Durney (Pat); and sister, Gloria Dumont (Ron).

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Donna Hecker and two sons, George Hecker, Jr. and John "Jack" Hecker; sister, Theresa Coventry (Bob); and brother, Charles Durney.

Visitation will be Monday, October 23, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.

Memorials may be made in Evelyn's memory to St. Louis Catholic School or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com