Henry Mark Veselka

Henry Mark Veselka, age 36, of China Spring, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his residence. A rosary will be recited and Memorial Service held 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Ryan Higdon officiating. Facial masks and social distancing are encouraged. Henry Mark was born June 29, 1985 in Austin, the son of Henry and Dolores (Martinez) Veselka. He was a 2003 graduate of West High School prior to attending TSTC. He was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church in China Spring. Henry Mark played youth baseball, soccer, and Pop Warner football. He worked for Applebee's, HEB, McDonald's, IHOP, Dave's Burgers and N-Line Construction. He enjoyed playing video games, playing with his dogs, swimming, taking family trips, river rafting, watching movies, listening to music, cooking, creating recipes, and eating. Henry Mark is preceded in death by his grandparents; aunts, Clara Veselka and Debbie Martinez; and an uncle, Raymond Martinez Jr. Survivors include his parents, Henry and Dolores Veselka of China Spring; his sister, Heather Grace Hughes of Waco; uncles, Jerry Veselka and wife Mary, Steve Veselka and wife Pam, and Vince Veselka; aunts, Connie Caldwell and husband George, Paula Corfield and husband Rodger, Norma Moon, Velma Kocian and husband Roger, Libby Kopatz and husband Jack, and Kay Martinez; his dogs, Petey and Spanky; and many cousins, other relatives and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Aaron Kocian, Raymond Martinez III, Justin Radcliff, Steven Veselka Jr., Christopher Leffert, Robbie Dominguez, Travis Veselka, Taylor Veselka, and Lucas Ramirez. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fuzzy Friends or to Bishop Louis Reicher High School Scholarship Fund.