Johnny Lacina

Wow, I already miss Johnny so much. He was the oldest cousin of our Hodde family, and I was next in age. We grew up together and played together at our grandparents' house from the time we were young. I remember how envious I was of Johnny as a teenager when he had his upstairs "suite" at his home and got the Good Vibrations Beach Boys album. Then, later in life I went to work for him and my dad as a legal secretary for 9 years at Hodde & Lacina. When my husband needed a new president of the Germania Local Chapter, Johnny stepped in to do that job. Last year, he was so happy to find out he was going to be a grandfather because he and I discussed how we probably wouldn't ever have grandkids. He was always ready to help out, and I looked up to him as my older cousin. I remember all the good times, and we will miss him. I know you will miss him even more, Jonas, Lorna, Tim, Katie, Michelle, and Julian.

Johnny was a great friend to Camp For All and its campers. We will not soon forget his enthusiasm for going "Over The Edge" of a 31-story building to support us. Our condolences to his family, and all those who will miss him.

Very sad to hear the passing of Johnny and his wife earlier. Prayers for his family at this sad time. He was a very nice man and helped me with legal issues.

No doubt your hearts are very heavy and you are feeling your loss acutely. My condolences to the Lacina family.

I learned so much about your Dad from the obituary, Rachael. He was clearly a man of varied interests who lived a rich life indeed.

Prayers for the family. He was our attorney for many years. Always took out time for us. RIP.

My sincere and true condolences to the family and close friends of my Baylor undergraduate and law school friend and classmate Johnny Lacina. Although our life’s adventures went in different directions we reconnected and spent many days in Waco attending Baylor football games and men/women basketball games. More important than the games were our times together with Johnny, Carey and in recent years his special companion, Cathy, walking around Waco and Baylor’s campus bringing to life our Baylor adventures. RIP, my friend!

My thoughts and prayers to Johnny's family. Hold your treasured memories near to your heart!

For my family, he's been our attorney for 4 generations. He handled my Dad's family land from my Grannie to my Dad; from my Dad to me, and from me to my children. It was crazy to see signatures all the way from my Grannie to me! I last saw him before his retirement when he helped me legalize my final wishes. What a great person he was!

May he be resting peacefully in Heaven, in the mansion that God promised to him.

What a great man. Mr. Lacina and I shared an interest in all things railroad, and we would exchange pictures of our models. I always enjoyed looking at my phone and seeing I had a text from him. I'll miss that. In person, he was always personable and genuine. My condolences to the family, and love to all.

My heart goes out to the Lacina family with the hope that your memories will bring you comfort.

RIP Johnny. You are in my prayers.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Johnny always demonstrated tremendous strength and compassion in helping others. He was a great neighbor and never failed to wave. He will be missed.