Obituaries

A memorial service for Daren Novak, 57, who passed away on November 29, 2022, will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at his niece Marisa’s house in the evening.

Daren was born on December 16, 1964, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to Weldon and Celya Novak. He was raised in Keller and attended Keller schools. Daren was a machinist his entire life and worked over 40 years. He met and married the love of his life Audrey Keyes in 2007.

Daren was an avid outdoorsman and racing enthusiast. He loved to hunt mule deer and catch any fish that would bite. He would add horsepower to every vehicle he owned and he loved to go fast! Daren was a hard worker and he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids whenever possible. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Daren is survived by his wife, Audrey; 4 children: Thomas Christensen, Dustin Novak, Reanna Novak, and Frances Novak; former daughter in law, Melissa Novak; 4 grandchildren: Peyton Cordova, McKinley Novak, Weldon Novak, and Lily Novak; brothers, David Novak and Wesley Novak; sister, Stephanie Mayse and husband Monty; mother, Celya Pitney; 2 nieces, Meagan White and Marisa Mayse; and special cousin, Kendall Novak. He was preceded in death by his father, Weldon Wayne Novak.