Dorothea Helmke

Dorothea Helmke, age 101, passed away on June 19, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas.

She was born on Nov. 21, 1917 in Cameron, Texas, to D.J. and Christine Kubecka.Dorothea was a graduate of Cameron Yoe High School. She worked for the U.S. Government in Washington D.C. and later in San Antonio, until after the time of her marriage to Alonzo W. Helmke on April 2, 1956.

Dorothea was active in volunteer work for Methodist Hospital and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for her services as a Bluebird. 

Dorothea was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alonzo W. Helmke; her parents; sister, Christine Kubecka; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harry F. Helmke and Jane Helmke; and her sister-in-law, Joann Weslyn Kubecka.

She is survived by her loving nephew, Harry F. Helmke II of Kingwood; nieces, Elizabeth (Lisa) Helmke Vanderford of Stephenville, and Helen A. Helmke of Austonio; her brother, Dennis Kubecka of Temple; as well as numerous other family and lifelong friends.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the caring staff at Homecare Assistance of San Antonio and to CompleteCare Home Health and Hospice along with Dr. Jose Ortiz and his staff for the wonderful care provided to our Aunt Dorothea during her last moments we had with her. 

A visitation was held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Porter Loring Mortuary on McCullough. Mass of the Resurrection was held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019,  at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 1710 Clower, San Antonio TX 78201. A rosary was said at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 4 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Monica’s Catholic Cemetery in Cameron. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be to the Bluebirds at Main Methodist Hospital in San Antonio in the medical center. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com