Katharyn Carterette (Holmberg) Bock
October 14, 1940 ~ February 24, 2021
Graveside Services for Katharyn Carterette (Holmberg) Bock, wife of former State Representative Bennie Bock, are scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday March 3 at the Texas State Cemetery with a Memorial at 3:30 PM at Allen Farmhaus, 2606 FM 758, New Braunfels. The Austin native & 1958 graduate of Travis High School, died peacefully at her New Braunfels home on Wednesday February 24 from the combined effects of a brain abscess, sarcoidosis of the lungs & Alzheimer’s. She was born to Elton Rodolph “Red” Holmberg & Carterette Dixon Holmberg, October 14, 1940. Her father’s pioneering farming family, arrived in Texas in 1876 from Smaaland,Sweden to set railroad track. Her Grandmother sang opera. In November 1964, best friend, Marcia Bland Brown introduced her to law school student Bennie Bock, II whom she married on May 29, 1965. Kathy was a stalwart supporter throughout his 50-year political &law career. She was sacrificially the tireless “door to door “campaign worker !In 1969, they welcomed Suzanne Carterette Bock! Kathy loved people and parties, being a hostess, a member of St. John’s Vestry, using her business knowledge as a tough &knowledgeable office manager/bookkeeper in the Bock Law Offices. Additionally she was a member of Blue Cross Hospital Care, Dittlinger Library Board, the Comal County Courthouse Restoration Committee, & St. John’s Episcopal Church Vestry. She stayed busy, having Lucretia Carole Bock in 1974; partying with Legislative wives, earning her ABS AI certificate for cattle, & picking the crops from Bennie’s over-abundant house garden! Kathy experienced love & devotion of her two daughters, rocks in the stream of life that brought joy & laughter to her especially in the last three years of health issues. Thanks to Elizabeth Martinez, caretaker; Rhonda Ferrer housekeeper; Jimmy Martinez maintenance, & many others. May her friends never suffer from Alzheimer’s, that wicked, insidious, relentless disease that ruins lives without mercy. In the hands of God now, Our Kathy is a Diamond. We are blessed for her earthly life as well as certain of her Heavenly One! Preceded in Death by: “Red & Carterette Holmberg; "Parents in law” Ben & Sue Bock, Aunt, Imogene Holmberg Ray; Survivors: Husband, Bennie Bock, Daughters Suzanne Carterette (Bock) Badger (Brian like a son), & Lucretia Carole Bock; Brother, Norman Holmberg, Boulder, Colo.;Godchild Kim Brown; Grandchildren Rachel Carterette Badger & Benjamin Neal Badger; Cousin/”Sister,” Carole (White) Old, Niece Elizabeth C. Holmberg, Cousins, Laurita Old Hudec(Rick); District Judge William D. Old III (Sheila),Seguin; & numerous others. Services by: Lux Funeral Home, Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, New Braunfels, Tx; New Braunfels Library Foundation; Hope Hospice, New Braunfels; New Sweden Lutheran Church;St. John’s Episcopal Church, New Braunfels, Tx.
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Mr. Bock and girls, we are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Bock’s passing. please know our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Such a sweet lady. She will be missed by so many.
Sending our condolences. Kathy was such a caring woman. She was always so sweet and helpful. Our prayers are with you. ~Dora and Alvaro Garza
Bennie, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how close y’all were. You will be in my prayers and may God bless you during this time of sorrow. Your friend, Donna Kay McKinney
Much Love & Prayers from all the Montana Fosters and Washington Fosters
Prayers. I remember her at Christmas party’s..
I cannot tell you how many fond memories I have of Ms. Bock, Suzanne and I were very close and grew up together and we spent many a weekend riding in their Ford station wagon back-and-forth to San Antonio, to Jam and Jelly downtown, Los Patios and a Scriveners these are wonderful memories that I treasure and Ms. Bock was essential to the fun she was a loving and devoted wife,superb mother and will be greatly missed. I always thought of her as so classy her hair was always done perfectly, she always looked so put together.
Bennie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother, Sue, and my mother, Lou Ellen Sansom Matysek, were first cousins spending many happy times together in Lockhart. I believe the last time I saw you was at Aunt Hadie’s funeral. May your many wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
Bennie, Suzanne and Lucretia, I was so very saddened to read of Kathy’s death. It has been quite a number of years since our paths crossed at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church but I remember our many visits. She was a beautiful person, both inside and out and will be missed by many. Please know I am thinking of you all at this difficult time. With God’s love – and mine, Gail Mydlow
My heart felt condolences to all the family.I know she will be greatly missed. It was an honor to make her feel pretty. Gods peace and prayers. Dolores Castillo
I am sorry for your loss however it is a blessing that she is at peace now. I do know how hard it is for you Bennie and the family however she is in a better place . Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Esther Boarnet
Bennie, Suzanne, Lucretia – and Family – We send our love and prayers to you and our heartfelt admiration for her wonderful life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy was an amazing woman with a heart for Christ. When my husband collapsed at church, she and Bennie were the first visitors at the hospital. Her way of greeting everyone at church warmed our hearts. Kathy will be sorely missed. Prayers and blessings for her family.
Kathy and I are deeply saddened by your loss but know that she is in a better place now and looking down on you with love in her heart.
She was always gracious and always a lady. My condolences
Just saw the obit in Statesman and so sorry, Bennie. I first met Kathy back in the 80s when drove your way to help with one of your campaigns. I remember how enthused she was in the campaign and knew right there you couldn’t be in a lot of trouble with her in your corner. God bless you and the family.
To the beautiful Bock family, we have beautiful memories of Kathy. She lovingly touched our lives. You are all in out thoughts and prayers always.
Our love and prayers to all the family in the passing of your dear Kathy. Reading her obituary, we learned so much more about Kathy that we never knew….especially about her ABS AI certificate! What an amazing woman. May God fill your days with comfort and peace. Blessings…..
Hello Bennie, I just saw Kathy’s obituary and thought I would take a moment to share a memory with you. I met you and Kathy about 50 years ago when I was 20 – and you lived next door on Matagorda St. in Austin. My Mother, sister, and I had recently moved from Ohio and I was going to Art classes at UT. During that short time, Kathy was a positive influence on me! She always looked great, had a smile, and a pleasant greeting no matter what time it was – early or late. I told myself that I wanted to be just like her! It was good to see her photo. She looked very much the same! I’m so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.
Dear Bennie and Family: Prayers of comfort and peace. Love and Hugs from The Cowan’s
We send our sympathy, love and hope for God’s healing peace to Bennie and family. Mike and Alice Higgins
The Rayburn family extend their heartfelt condolences to the Bock family. Cathy was a charming & talented lady. Her poise and grace was always visible in every situation and I valued her friendship. Sending prayers & blessings to the family during this mournful time. Sincerely… David, Karen, Amanda, & Jon David
Blessing to Mrs. Bock’s family.
To the family: My most treasured memory of Kathy was when we met for our hair appointments at Coiffures de Ville. It was always a special time of greeting and catching up on family news and events in our social lives. Though I have been away from those times for a long while I remember a smiling and welcoming friend. May God’s comfort and peace be with the family at this time of grief and loss. Flo Pacharzina