Margaret Hillig

1962 - 2016

Margaret Hillig obituary, 1962-2016, Plano, TX

BORN

1962

DIED

2016

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Ted Dickey West Funeral Home

7990 Geo Bush Turnpike

Dallas, Texas

Margaret Hillig Obituary

HILLIG, Margaret Age 53, of Plano, TX, died on July 9, 2016. To read the complete obituary and learn of service details go to teddickeywestfuneral. com

Published by Dallas Morning News on Jul. 10, 2016.
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I just learned of her passing while on a tour. She was a kind and delightful person so sorry to hear of her passing.

Ann Scott

July 10, 2017

Maggie was my tour guide in Ireland in 2015 and made sure I was able to branch off and teach a class at the Ballymaloe Cookery School. She made it all easy for me and was a wonderful human being, knowing her Irish history well. I was going to send her my new Irish American Cooker Clinic cookbook I have just published from that trip and cannot believe we have lost her. I am so sorry for her family and would like to express my sympathy to all. Barbara Harper Bach, Bluegrass Cooking Clinic, Lexington, Ky.

August 11, 2016

Maggie was such a good-hearted person and had such a love of travel. I had the good luck of a visit from her years ago in Austria. We hiked and laughed and drank plenty of beer. The locals still ask about "die Lustige" (the fun one). My thoughts and prayers are with her parents and everyone who was close to Maggie.

Jana Joham

August 10, 2016

Dear Ken and Mary,
We have no words to express our sympathy on the loss of Peggy. You are in our hearts and in our prayers.
Love,
Marilyn and PJ

Marilyn Souders

July 31, 2016

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hillig,
I am so grateful for the time I was able to spend with Maggie. She was a dear colleague, and a great person. I am honored to have been able to call her my friend.
My sincerest condolences and sympathy for your loss. She will certainly be missed.

Johanna Patrick

July 15, 2016

Dear Mr Mrs Hillig ,

Sincere and heartfelt sympathy at the death of your Treasured Daughter ,Maggie .

May she Rest in Peace .

Mary ...Dublin ... Ireland

July 14, 2016

Sincere and heartfelt sympathy at your loss of a treasured daughter, Maggie .

May she Rest in Peace .

Mary .....Dublin

July 14, 2016

My condolences and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your daughter Peggy. Whereas I only got to know her briefly it was as if I had know her all my life as she was such a beautifully soul with the greatest of hearts. I prayed with her at the new home while installing all of her Audio Video equipment just before she was to make a trip. I will be praying for GODS strength for you all during this time.
Randall PRIMM
Elektronic Solutions

Randall Primm

July 14, 2016

Dearest Mary and Ken, there are no words to express our deep sorrow on Peggy's passing. You are in our hearts. Love, Sandy and Dave

July 13, 2016

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Hillig,
I was privileged to a have a few brief conversations with the lovely Miss Peggy while she was waiting to meet with Ms. Kathleen at our real estate office. Peggy was so charming and we definitely shared a love for travel and meeting new people. After 20 years as a flight attendant I could easily recognize someone with the gift of wanderlust and I so enjoyed hearing her traveling stories. I am so very sorry for your loss. Kelly Crook - Staff Coordinator- Ebby Halliday Willow Bend

Kelly Crook

July 12, 2016

I am sending my sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in this thought found at Isaiah 61:1,2 which reads in part" God sent his son to bind up the brokenhearted and to comfort those who mourn."

Mary A

July 12, 2016

Lived in Pat Ormsby's house with Peggy so very many years ago....was so very saddened to hear of her passing. Her laugh (and we had many of them) was infectious and I shall always remember her in that way.

Brian & Marianne Andersson, The Bronx, NYC

Brian Andersson

July 11, 2016

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Hillig,
I send my condolences and sympathy.
I knew Maggie briefly, but I remember
her well.
I'm so sorry,
Marie Martinez (Trumbull,CT)

July 11, 2016

Mr. & Mrs. Hillig,
So very sorry to hear of the sad news, my thoughts & prayers are with you.
May she rest in peace.

Laurie Lozyniak

July 11, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. Maggie's passing is a loss for all of us. As mentioned, she was a genuine person, very grounded, and with a fine tuned, piercing, wit. I so enjoyed seeing her laugh, or even that wry smile that came with some of her insightful, spot-on, humorous observations of life in its oddness. Always with an eye sparkle! And always with genuine care and understanding. Maggie will be missed in many, many lives.

Deanne Inman

July 11, 2016

Dear Mary & Ken,
I am sending you my love at this time of great loss. Peggy is at peace and I hope her presence with the LORD is a consolation for you. Words fail but know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Lynn

Lynn O'Grady

July 11, 2016

So sad to lose such a sweet friend. I always looked forward to our opportunities to work together. She will be sorely missed, always.

Urmi Subramanian

July 11, 2016

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Hillig,
Sending my thoughts and condolences to you. Maggie was a wonderful colleague at Tauck, always smiling, and genuine. She will be missed.

Brenda MacKellar

July 11, 2016

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Hillig, I send my deepest condolences. As a friend and colleague of Maggie's she will be truly missed. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Brian DiPietro

July 11, 2016

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hillig,I am so sorry to hear the news... your darling Maggie was well-loved and will be dearly missed, you are in my thoughts and prayers..

Helen Murphy

July 11, 2016

Allison Marusich

July 11, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss. Peggy was one of a kind... Loving, energetic, adventurous, and always joyful. I enjoyed every minute I spent with her and I'll cherish my memories with her forever. May she rest peacefully.

Michelle Mack

July 10, 2016

We were all devastated to hear the news. Maggie was an exceptional tour director and delighted hundreds to thousands of guests with her love of Ireland and her love of travel.

Robin Tauck

July 10, 2016

Mr and Mrs Hillig my deepest condolences. I think I am the only person who still calls Margaret by her formal name which she was called at Holy Rosary school where we first met in 6th grade. Margaret was leaning on a wall cracking jokes rolling her eyes at the absurdity of being transferred from her school that closed. All these years later we are stlll friends who still cracked each other up. My sons always looked forward to her visits to NY. Margaret we love you and this isn't goodbye, it's "see you later!"

Teri Marsh

July 10, 2016

Maggie was a great tour director, a wonderful colleague and a dear friend. We spent a glorious week in Cuba together; it would not have been half so much fun without her. My deepest condolences. Joemy Wilson, Los Angeles

July 10, 2016

So very sorry to hear of the sad news of Peggy's passing. All too sudden. May she rest in peace.

Brenda Tracey

July 10, 2016

What a special grace to have all been together during Peggy's final weeks. We are so sorry for your great loss. We love you and will continue to pray for all of you. May your memories be blessings to you in days ahead.

Mary callahan

July 10, 2016

I attended Holy Rosary School in New York with Maggie many years ago. We became re-acquainted via Facebook about a year ago. I enjoyed some of our chats-- especially about planning a 40-year reunion of our Holy Rosary Class of '76! She never let on that she was ill. I don't know if her parents will remember me-- there were a few sleep-overs at her house-- but I do remember them, especially Mrs. Hillig, who cheerfully carted us around in her Volvo on many occasions. I am so, so deeply sorry for their loss, and wish them peace and God's blessing in the coming days.

Marie Cucurullo Vitale

July 10, 2016

rest in peace maggie you be very much missed

gerry hickey

July 10, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Maggie was a great person to know and work with at the hospital. She will be missed.

Kathy Wilson

July 10, 2016

Oh Mary and Ken. How I wish I could put my arms around you both. I know your strong faith and trust in our loving Lord, and His promise of eternal life. He is taking care of Peggy now. I am praying for both of you, with all my love.
Annette

Annette O'Hare

July 10, 2016

I worked with Maggie for twelve years at Presbyterian Plano. Always missed her when she was on tour, but loved hearing of her adventures when she returned. All of the nurses wanted to go with her "next time." She was a wonderful physical therapist, a great teacher, a gentle soul. I am so happy that she had so many exciting adventures. I love the beautiful picture you have chosen, Maggie and the tiger! Maggie was an absolute joy. We will miss her greatly. My very deepest sympathies.
Kim Adams

Kim Adams

July 10, 2016

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