Peggy Ann Kutac, age 80, passed away on October 11, 2026.
Born on August 2, 1946, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Peggy was the daughter of James and Helen Betts. A native Texan, she built a lifelong career in banking and maintained a lasting connection to the Texas coast.
At the heart of Peggy's life was her marriage to John Kutac, her beloved husband and best friend of 52 years. Together, they shared a lifetime of memories, companionship, and unwavering devotion to one another. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on October 9, 2026.
Peggy devoted her professional life to a career in banking. She spent 35 years with Frost Bank, where she concluded her career upon retirement. Her many years of service reflected her dedication, loyalty, and strong work ethic.
Peggy loved the ocean and had a particular fondness for Padre Island. She enjoyed collecting seashells and spending time at the beach. She also liked planting pots of colorful flowers. Padre Island remained a meaningful place to her, and in accordance with her wishes, her ashes will be scattered there.
Generous by nature, Peggy enjoyed giving to others and was particularly fond of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Peggy is survived by her beloved husband, John Kutac; stepchildren, Jennifer Barnes and her husband, Michael, and Jeff Kutac; granddaughters, Madison Arndt and her husband, Christopher, and Laurie Fuller and her husband, Brad; great-grandchildren, Brooks, Lexi, and Lydia; sisters, Nancy Jongema and her husband, Ronnie, and Mary Jane Ross and her husband, Bill; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen Betts, and her older sister, Gloria Stenger.