Louis Kahanek

Louis L. Kahanek, age 87, of Waco, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, September 30, 2020 at his residence. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West. Graveside services will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West. Masks and social distancing are required at services, and LIVE STREAM will be available. Louis was born November 1, 1932 in Williamson County, the son of Ignac and Frances (Nemec) Kahanek. He attended schools in Granger. Louis was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellmead. He worked for Allied Fence Company and owned and operated LK Construction Company both in Waco for many years before retiring in 1997. Louis enjoyed playing dominoes, gardening, and being outdoors. Louis is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Patrick Kahanek; brothers, Frank, Andrew and Joseph Kahanek; and sisters, Mary Marak, Frances Marak, Lillian Schwertner, and Angeline Klepac. Survivors include his daughter, Brenda Mesta and husband Jesse of Waco; his grandchildren, Jonathan and Mia Mesta; a special friend, Jose Ortiz; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends For Life in Waco. The family would like to express special thanks to Sherry, Jose, Teri, and Kay with Baylor Scott & White Hospice for their tender care over the past few weeks and to Dorothy, Malisa, Mary, Theresa and all the staff with Friends For Life in Waco.