Obituary of Evelyn Seitz Courtemanche

Evelyn Seitz Courtemanche (formally Caravella), born June 9, 1926, died peacefully on February 22, 2024, in Katy, Texas.

Evelyn Seitz Courtemanche (Caravella) passed from this life on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Evelyn was born on June 9, 1926, to William Seitz and Viola Rachel New Seitz. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, George Courtemanche, her parents, William and Viola Seitz, her granddaughter, Jessica Nicole Caravella, her two brothers, Bill Seitz and wife Vi, Roy Seitz and wife Marie and their daughter, Drinda (Missy) Seitz.

Evelyn had two children with her first husband, Nikki Lynn Caravella Pinto and Dominick Caravella, III.  She later married George Courtemanche in 1969. 

Evelyn most enjoyed the time she spent with her family as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, affectionately referred to as Momsy.

Evelyn is survived by her two children, Nikki and her long-time friend, Chuck, Dominick and his wife, Kim; grandchildren, Lynette (husband Gil), Jeanette (husband George), Shanna, Terra, Tessa (husband Matt); Great-grandchildren, Chris (wife Jackie), Nick (wife Sara), Bryan (wife Monika), Nicole (husband James), Steffan (wife Rachel), Becca (husband Travis), Rachel (husband Bryant), Ryan, Gianna, Bella, Kya, Dominick, Elly-Rose, Presley, Greyson, Rex; Great-Great-Grandchildren Kipper, Colby, Jason, Taylor, Stevie, Sawyer, Landon, Brooklyn, Cheyenne, LJ, Sage, Mila, Luke, Andrew, and Madelyn; Numerous nieces and nephews.

Evelyn worked at a bank for many years and later was a successful entrepreneur, owning many businesses.

Evelyn’s faith was very important to her.  In her early years, when her children attended St. Anne’s Catholic School, she often volunteered to drive the nuns at the school to their many appointments.

After retirement, she moved to Katy and joined the parish of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church.  She was an active member of the Forever Young and Line Dancing Clubs.  She attended adoration every Tuesday until she was unable to do so, due to physical constraints.

A visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 11:00 am., on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk Dr., Katy, TX 77450. The Rite of Committal will follow on Thursday, February 29, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m. at Forest Park East Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598, Phone- 281-332-3111.

Donations may be made to Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church.