of Conway, AR
February 2, 1933 - June 18, 2015
Alfred H. ''Red'' Lachowsky Jr., 82, of Conway passed away peacefully at his home to be with his loving wife of 56 years on Thursday, June 18, 2015. He was born on February 2, 1933 in Conway to the late Alfred H. Lachowsky Sr. and Eugenia George Lachowsky. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lucille Lachowsky and sister, Helen Ruth Lachowsky.
Alfred was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He retired from the post office and previously worked at Hiegel Lumber Company. He was an active member and volunteer at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where he also was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Alfred was a master craftsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He also enjoyed spending time gardening especially his fruits and berries for his famous wine.
He is survived by four sons, Rick (Lori) Lachowsky, Robert Lachowsky, and Ralph (Sherri) Lachowsky of Conway, and Andrew Lachowsky of Little Rock; three daughters, Charlotte (Steve) Simon and Deborah (Mike) Gangluff of Conway, and Elizabeth (Michael) Thaibinh of Marrero, Louisiana; grandchildren, Ashley, Tyler, Mitchell, Crystal, Jason, Kristin, Zachary, Hailey, Michael Andrew, Katrina and Michaela and eight great-grandchildren; brothers, George Lachowsky of Conway and sisters, Mary Rose Kroupa of Rogers, Arkansas and Theresa Hoyt of Bowling Green, Kentucky.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Mausoleum with his grandchildren serving as pallbearers. Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015, followed by a visitation at St. Joseph's.
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23 Condolence(s)
Adam & Nicole Simon
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Love and Prayers! ♡
Jill and Charlie Hambuchen
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
We just heard about your Dad's passing! So sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. Prayers for you all.
Brenda, Daniel and Jennifer Siebenmorgen
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Rick, So sorry about the loss of your dad! It was a big shock to us! He was a good man! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Brenda, Daniel, and Jennifer Siebenmorgen
Patricia Walsh
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Tom and I want to send our condolences on the death of Red. He and Mary were special friends. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry to have to miss the service. Hugs, peace and comfort to each one in the family.
danny joe kordsmeier
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
sorry to here about your dad, I have many wonderful memories of him at the kc camporees, I know he will be missed, but how happy he will be now with his wife in heaven. our prayers are with you and your family.
Karla Beene
Monday, June 22, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the Lachowsky family. Your dad always had that smile on his face, no matter how he was feeling. He was a very loving, Christian, and hard working dad. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Karla, Ricky and Mitchell Beene
Gary Don & Judy Spelce
Monday, June 22, 2015
May you R.I.P. Alfred, knowing you were loved by so many.
Darrell & Tina Mankey
Monday, June 22, 2015
Each of you are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Marty Knight
Monday, June 22, 2015
Ralph, I am so sorry to hear of Red's passing. I enjoyed being around him while he was working with my father-in-law on some houses years ago. He was a great fellow and a lot of fun to be around. Praying for you family during a difficult time.
Marty
Mike Schulte
Monday, June 22, 2015
Charlotte, Steve, and Crystal, Susan and I send you our thoughts and prayers.
Father Warren Harvey
Monday, June 22, 2015
On behalf of the entire Harvey family I extend our heartfelt condolences to Red's family. Due to a prior commitment, I am not able to be with you for the funeral Mass. I will offer a Mass for Red on Tuesday. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Susan Arnett
Monday, June 22, 2015
Bob we're thinking of you and your family.
David & Tricia Moix
Monday, June 22, 2015
We each have to work through the passing of a loved one in our own time and our way.
We hope your time in sorrowful mourning is short and your way is one of great memories of you Dad.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
David & Tricia Moix
Eric Vicki & Meagan walker
Saturday, June 20, 2015
He was a wonderful person and a great man. You are in our prayers and thoughts . He was a happy loving person that made us laugh when we were with him.
Tommy Radford
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Andrew, so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Paulette Bryant
Friday, June 19, 2015
Steve, Charlotte and family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Steve and Barbara Hall
Friday, June 19, 2015
Steve and I thought so much of Alfred. So many wonderful memories of him at the post office and all of the activities he was involved with at St. Joseph. We know how much you are all going to miss him but he and Mary will be celebrating in heaven together.
Our love and prayers are with you all.
Clem Kordsmrier
Friday, June 19, 2015
Alfred's passing away is such a shock, he and George were at 4 o'clock Mass Saturday and it certainly shows how we can be called "home" so suddenly.
Veronica Thessing Rowe
Friday, June 19, 2015
Deepest sympathies to the family. Peace be with you all!
Jeff and Janice Gossett
Friday, June 19, 2015
Andrew,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jeff, Janice and Anna
James & Ann Schaa
Friday, June 19, 2015
Ralph & Sherri, we are so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Traylor
Friday, June 19, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss.
Donald Curran
Friday, June 19, 2015
Sincere condolences.