Lee DeForke, Sr., 65, of Galveston passed away, Sunday, May 28, 2006 at Seabreeze Nursing Home in Texas City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, June 1 2006 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston with Father John Bok, O.F.M. officiating. Graveside services will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Galveston. The family will greet guests from 5:00 to 8:00 pm,  Wednesday, May 31 2006 at the funeral home.

Lee was born July 23, 1940 in Houston, Texas to Mike and Anna Noto De Forke. He retired from the Iron Workers Local Union #135 as a Journeyman. He loved to fish, go bowling, dance, loved all kinds of music and he lived life to the fullest and lived it his way. Everyone who knew him called him Uncle Lee.

Preceded in death by his father Lee is survived by his mother, Anna Noto Burns; son, Lee DeForke, Jr., granddaughter, Jennifer Lea DeForke and former wife, Virginia L. DeForke; sister, Bennie Caballero; uncle, Pete Dominic Noto and aunt, Josie Incaprera; step-sisters, Sheila, Jane and Rose DeForke and half-brothers, Robert and Mike DeForke; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Pallbearers will be Lee DeForke, Jr., Mike Malmstrom, Sr., Robert Malmstrom, II, Larry Perez, II, Jerry Wylie and Tony Sanchez.

The family gives special thanks to AMED Hospice for their devoted care for Lee; also Seabreeze Nursing Home Staff and Dr. M. Martinez and Dr. L. Grumble of UTMB, case workers, Katy, Ramona and Rose.

“Lee, we ask God that your soul and spirit will rest in peace. No more suffering, no more pain.”