Barbara Ann Malek, 69, of Vero Beach, passed away on Feb. 14, 2016.
She was surrounded by loving family and friends.
She is survived by her number one fan, her son Scott C. Malek (Sarah) and their daughters Kyrstin, Gianna and Zoie, her daughter Christine and children, Ashley, Nathan, Joe Jr. (Jenny) and their daughter Bella, son-in-law Joe Francis Sr., and her brother William Dochez of Pennsylvania.
She is preceded in death by her parents William Donchez and Wanda Donchez, her beloved son Craig M. Malek, sister Mary Ann and brother Michael Donchez.
Malek was born in Bethlehem, Penn., on Aug. 4, 1946 to parents William Dochez and Wanda C. Adamek Donchez. She graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Penn. She was married to John M. Malek for 30 years, and resided in Allentown, Penn. She was the Vice President of Cars, Inc., and the Notary Public. She was on the board at Swain School were her son attended. She was also a faithful, dedicated mother to her children.
Malek moved to Vero Beach in the summer of 1990. She was a CPA for many years. Her heart was dedicated to God, her family, friends, and supporting the Saint Edward’s School that her son graduated from and her grandchildren now attend. She was there for her son as he coached, and was a cheerleader for her grandkids as they played.
She had a huge heart. She was so caring, loving and wanted to help in any way she could. She blessed so many people with her infectious smile and her big sense of humor. She was a one of a kind mama and nana. She will be deeply missed, but forever in our hearts.
A celebration service of her life will be March 13, 3 p.m. at New Hope Ministries 4425 71st Street Vero Beach, Fl 32967.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund for expenses has be set up in memory of, Barbara A. Malek, FREEDOM CENTER OF VERO BEACH, 2710 AIRPORT DRIVE, VERO BEACH, FL 32960.
Strunk Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
