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Ben F. Maca, age 73, died peacefully at home in Dallas, on January 8, 2015. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on October 18, 1941, to Joe and Vlasta Prevratil Maca. Ben grew up in Dallas, where he attended Rusk Junior High and North Dallas High School. He graduated from North Dallas in 1960, and from North Texas State University in 1966, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He began his career in real estate appraisal and evaluation, and then became a sales representative in the transportation industry for several freight companies until he retired in 2004. He was very active in the American Sokol organization, serving as president of Sokol Zizka (Dallas), as president of the Sokol Southern District for several years, and as coach of the Junior Sokol volleyball team at the Dallas Sokol. He is survived by his wife Georgia Ann ‘Gay’ Maca; his daughter Robin Sue Maca and husband Stephen Reitz of Austin, Texas; his step-children Richard Steele and wife Carol of Carrollton, Texas, Elizabeth Raveling and husband Philip of Falls Church, Virginia, Robert Steele and wife Dina of Carrollton, Texas; nephew Josef ‘Bubba’ Maca and wife Dawn of Carrollton; nine grandchildren and a great niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jerry Maca, his sister Joanne Maca, and his nephew Jerry ‘Peewee’ Barnes, all of Dallas. There will be a viewing on Thursday, January 15, 2015, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., at North Texas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, 75234, and a memorial service on Friday, January 16, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., at The Nor’kirk  Presbyterian Church, 3915 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, 75007.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society, the Humane Society of the United States, or Sokol Dallas. Please send family condolences and sign the guestbook on this website.

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  1. Cathy Emrick says:

    Gay and family,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate Ben’s long life. I knew him from a very young age we attended Sokol Dallas together. Lots of good memories of those times and with his family.
    Peace,
    Cathy {Smith} Emrick

    Cathy Emrick

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Gay and family,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate Ben's long life. I knew him from a very young age we attended Sokol Dallas together. Lots of good memories of those times and with his family.
    Peace,
    Cathy {Smith} Emrick

  2. Joanna G Sikes says:

    Banny and I attended the same schools all the way from Elementary to Jr High and on to High School and College.
    So sorry for your loss.

    Joanna G Sikes

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Banny and I attended the same schools all the way from Elementary to Jr High and on to High School and College.
    So sorry for your loss.

  3. Anne Miller Tinsley says:

    So, so sorry to hear this. He was one of the nicest guys I’ve ever known, and I can’t think of a time I didn’t know him. Rest in peace, Benny.

    Anne Miller Tinsley

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    So, so sorry to hear this. He was one of the nicest guys I've ever known, and I can't think of a time I didn't know him. Rest in peace, Benny.

  4. Alvino Toth says:

    I’ve not been in touch with Benny in years, but I remember him as a gratious, caring person. I attended weightlifting competitions at the Dallas Sokol and many a wedding at the Sokol in Ennis, which is where my family is from. I attended Obadiah Knight and T J Rusk, as well. Time marches on and each of our names get closer to the top of the list. Rest in peace Benny and prayers for your family.

    Alvino Toth

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I've not been in touch with Benny in years, but I remember him as a gratious, caring person. I attended weightlifting competitions at the Dallas Sokol and many a wedding at the Sokol in Ennis, which is where my family is from. I attended Obadiah Knight and T J Rusk, as well. Time marches on and each of our names get closer to the top of the list. Rest in peace Benny and prayers for your family.

  5. Joe Prevratil says:

    Gay, Bubba and all, Remembering back to the “good old days” I can honestly say I will always cherish the time I roomed with Benny in college, his fun-loving-nature and amazing smile. My heart goes out to all of you. Cousin Joe

    Joe Prevratil

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Gay, Bubba and all, Remembering back to the "good old days" I can honestly say I will always cherish the time I roomed with Benny in college, his fun-loving-nature and amazing smile. My heart goes out to all of you. Cousin Joe

  6. Christine Johnston says:

    Dear Gay, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We have only the fondest memories of Ben and his most eloquent “southern drawl.” Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All our love, Chris, Luke and family

    Christine Johnston

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dear Gay, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We have only the fondest memories of Ben and his most eloquent "southern drawl." Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All our love, Chris, Luke and family

  7. Cathey Taylor Hundley says:

    Benny was a special member of the Class of 1960 at North Dallas High – never one to pass up an opportunity to do something fun or mischievous — he will be missed. Prayers and heartfelt sympathy to his family.

    Cathey Taylor Hundley

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Benny was a special member of the Class of 1960 at North Dallas High - never one to pass up an opportunity to do something fun or mischievous -- he will be missed. Prayers and heartfelt sympathy to his family.

  8. Roy & Glinda Pipkin says:

    Bubba and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I know your Uncle was an important part of your life and will be miss.

    Roy & Glinda Pipkin

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Bubba and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I know your Uncle was an important part of your life and will be miss.

  9. Pat Damron says:

    Gay, My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your husband.

    Pat Damron

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Gay, My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your husband.

  10. Jodie Kurc Bawcom says:

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I first met Benny as well as his whole family in SOKOL activities in my early teens. It was a surprise when we met again at North Dallas. Even though I have not kept up with him & his family I always admired him and feel this is a great loss to all those that knew him & cared for him.Sincerely, Jodie Bawcom

    Jodie Kurc Bawcom

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I first met Benny as well as his whole family in SOKOL activities in my early teens. It was a surprise when we met again at North Dallas. Even though I have not kept up with him & his family I always admired him and feel this is a great loss to all those that knew him & cared for him.Sincerely, Jodie Bawcom

  11. Nancy johns Wilcox says:

    I knew Benny from 1st grade thru 12th grade. Remember him vividly at Obdiah Knight. He will be missed. Prayers for all family members

    Nancy johns Wilcox

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I knew Benny from 1st grade thru 12th grade. Remember him vividly at Obdiah Knight. He will be missed. Prayers for all family members

  12. Patsy McMillin says:

    My condolences to Gay and the family!
    I will always remember Benny’s smile and all the fun at Rusk and North Dallas. RIP Benny!!

    Patsy McMillin

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    My condolences to Gay and the family!
    I will always remember Benny's smile and all the fun at Rusk and North Dallas. RIP Benny!!

  13. Alice Jumper says:

    Gay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please extend my sympathy to the family. Take care. Alice

    Alice Jumper

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Gay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please extend my sympathy to the family. Take care. Alice

  14. Alice Jumper says:

    Gay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Extend my sympathy to your family. Drop by sometime when you are in the neighborhood. Alice

    Alice Jumper

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Gay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Extend my sympathy to your family. Drop by sometime when you are in the neighborhood. Alice

  15. John Cinatl says:

    Rest in peace cousin – although we only met 2-3 times in our entire 70+ year lifetimes you, and cousins Jerry and Joanne, were always inspirations to your California cousin.

    Gay and Robin, my sincerest condolences.

    So very sorry, but health reasons and time will not allow me to attend the services. I still do plan a trip to Texas in late Spring this year.

    John (Maca) Cinatl

    John Cinatl

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Rest in peace cousin - although we only met 2-3 times in our entire 70+ year lifetimes you, and cousins Jerry and Joanne, were always inspirations to your California cousin.

    Gay and Robin, my sincerest condolences.

    So very sorry, but health reasons and time will not allow me to attend the services. I still do plan a trip to Texas in late Spring this year.

    John (Maca) Cinatl

  16. jess tackitt says:

    Seems like yesterday that i walked into my backyard and met Benny,actually it was 64 years ago.Rest in peace Benny

    jess tackitt

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Seems like yesterday that i walked into my backyard and met Benny,actually it was 64 years ago.Rest in peace Benny

  17. Ginny Newkirk says:

    I’m so sorry Gay. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

    Ginny Newkirk

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I'm so sorry Gay. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

  18. Anne Hancock says:

    Dear Gay, I am thinking of you. Please extend my sympathy to your family. I enjoyed the time I spent that day with you and Ben and the dog. I look forward to seeing you. Anne

    Anne Hancock

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dear Gay, I am thinking of you. Please extend my sympathy to your family. I enjoyed the time I spent that day with you and Ben and the dog. I look forward to seeing you. Anne

18 thoughts on “Maca, Ben”

  1. Gay and family,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate Ben’s long life. I knew him from a very young age we attended Sokol Dallas together. Lots of good memories of those times and with his family.
    Peace,
    Cathy {Smith} Emrick

    Cathy Emrick

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Gay and family,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate Ben's long life. I knew him from a very young age we attended Sokol Dallas together. Lots of good memories of those times and with his family.
    Peace,
    Cathy {Smith} Emrick

  2. Banny and I attended the same schools all the way from Elementary to Jr High and on to High School and College.
    So sorry for your loss.

    Joanna G Sikes

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Banny and I attended the same schools all the way from Elementary to Jr High and on to High School and College.
    So sorry for your loss.

  3. Anne Miller Tinsley

    So, so sorry to hear this. He was one of the nicest guys I’ve ever known, and I can’t think of a time I didn’t know him. Rest in peace, Benny.

    Anne Miller Tinsley

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    So, so sorry to hear this. He was one of the nicest guys I've ever known, and I can't think of a time I didn't know him. Rest in peace, Benny.

  4. I’ve not been in touch with Benny in years, but I remember him as a gratious, caring person. I attended weightlifting competitions at the Dallas Sokol and many a wedding at the Sokol in Ennis, which is where my family is from. I attended Obadiah Knight and T J Rusk, as well. Time marches on and each of our names get closer to the top of the list. Rest in peace Benny and prayers for your family.

    Alvino Toth

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I've not been in touch with Benny in years, but I remember him as a gratious, caring person. I attended weightlifting competitions at the Dallas Sokol and many a wedding at the Sokol in Ennis, which is where my family is from. I attended Obadiah Knight and T J Rusk, as well. Time marches on and each of our names get closer to the top of the list. Rest in peace Benny and prayers for your family.

  5. Gay, Bubba and all, Remembering back to the “good old days” I can honestly say I will always cherish the time I roomed with Benny in college, his fun-loving-nature and amazing smile. My heart goes out to all of you. Cousin Joe

    Joe Prevratil

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Gay, Bubba and all, Remembering back to the "good old days" I can honestly say I will always cherish the time I roomed with Benny in college, his fun-loving-nature and amazing smile. My heart goes out to all of you. Cousin Joe

  6. Christine Johnston

    Dear Gay, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We have only the fondest memories of Ben and his most eloquent “southern drawl.” Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All our love, Chris, Luke and family

    Christine Johnston

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dear Gay, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We have only the fondest memories of Ben and his most eloquent "southern drawl." Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All our love, Chris, Luke and family

  7. Cathey Taylor Hundley

    Benny was a special member of the Class of 1960 at North Dallas High – never one to pass up an opportunity to do something fun or mischievous — he will be missed. Prayers and heartfelt sympathy to his family.

    Cathey Taylor Hundley

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Benny was a special member of the Class of 1960 at North Dallas High - never one to pass up an opportunity to do something fun or mischievous -- he will be missed. Prayers and heartfelt sympathy to his family.

  8. Roy & Glinda Pipkin

    Bubba and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I know your Uncle was an important part of your life and will be miss.

    Roy & Glinda Pipkin

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Bubba and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I know your Uncle was an important part of your life and will be miss.

  9. Gay, My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your husband.

    Pat Damron

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Gay, My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your husband.

  10. Jodie Kurc Bawcom

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I first met Benny as well as his whole family in SOKOL activities in my early teens. It was a surprise when we met again at North Dallas. Even though I have not kept up with him & his family I always admired him and feel this is a great loss to all those that knew him & cared for him.Sincerely, Jodie Bawcom

    Jodie Kurc Bawcom

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I first met Benny as well as his whole family in SOKOL activities in my early teens. It was a surprise when we met again at North Dallas. Even though I have not kept up with him & his family I always admired him and feel this is a great loss to all those that knew him & cared for him.Sincerely, Jodie Bawcom

  11. Nancy johns Wilcox

    I knew Benny from 1st grade thru 12th grade. Remember him vividly at Obdiah Knight. He will be missed. Prayers for all family members

    Nancy johns Wilcox

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I knew Benny from 1st grade thru 12th grade. Remember him vividly at Obdiah Knight. He will be missed. Prayers for all family members

  12. My condolences to Gay and the family!
    I will always remember Benny’s smile and all the fun at Rusk and North Dallas. RIP Benny!!

    Patsy McMillin

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    My condolences to Gay and the family!
    I will always remember Benny's smile and all the fun at Rusk and North Dallas. RIP Benny!!

  13. Gay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please extend my sympathy to the family. Take care. Alice

    Alice Jumper

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Gay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please extend my sympathy to the family. Take care. Alice

  14. Gay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Extend my sympathy to your family. Drop by sometime when you are in the neighborhood. Alice

    Alice Jumper

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Gay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Extend my sympathy to your family. Drop by sometime when you are in the neighborhood. Alice

  15. Rest in peace cousin – although we only met 2-3 times in our entire 70+ year lifetimes you, and cousins Jerry and Joanne, were always inspirations to your California cousin.

    Gay and Robin, my sincerest condolences.

    So very sorry, but health reasons and time will not allow me to attend the services. I still do plan a trip to Texas in late Spring this year.

    John (Maca) Cinatl

    John Cinatl

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Rest in peace cousin - although we only met 2-3 times in our entire 70+ year lifetimes you, and cousins Jerry and Joanne, were always inspirations to your California cousin.

    Gay and Robin, my sincerest condolences.

    So very sorry, but health reasons and time will not allow me to attend the services. I still do plan a trip to Texas in late Spring this year.

    John (Maca) Cinatl

  16. Seems like yesterday that i walked into my backyard and met Benny,actually it was 64 years ago.Rest in peace Benny

    jess tackitt

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Seems like yesterday that i walked into my backyard and met Benny,actually it was 64 years ago.Rest in peace Benny

  17. I’m so sorry Gay. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

    Ginny Newkirk

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I'm so sorry Gay. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

  18. Dear Gay, I am thinking of you. Please extend my sympathy to your family. I enjoyed the time I spent that day with you and Ben and the dog. I look forward to seeing you. Anne

    Anne Hancock

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dear Gay, I am thinking of you. Please extend my sympathy to your family. I enjoyed the time I spent that day with you and Ben and the dog. I look forward to seeing you. Anne

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