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Lillian Hickethier Obituary
Jul. 4, 1942 - Mar. 16, 2013
Resident of Union City
Lillian A. Hickethier, 70, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2013 at her home in Union City, CA. She will be greatly missed by all those that loved her.
Lillian was born on June 4, 1942 in Santa Ana, El Salvador to Raul Sanchez and Marina Herrera. She received her PhD in Dentistry and continued her education when she moved to the United States by becoming a Dental Assistant. She remained a Dental Assistant for 35 years until she retired in 2010.
Lillian married Karl Hickethier on October 4, 1970 in San Francisco, CA. They moved to Union City in 1976 and have been happily married for 43 years. Lillian enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, playing Sudoku, listening to music, and dancing. The joy of her life was spending time with her three granddaughters.
Lillian is survived by her spouse Karl, their two children Jeff Hickethier and Michelle Hickethier of Union City, and three beautiful granddaughters Danielle and Bryanna Hickethier and Mariah Ruvalcaba, the Miranda Family of Union City, the Smith Family of Castro Valley, and the Padilla Family of Newark along with many close family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, from 5-8pm with a Vigil at 7pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. A Chapel Service will begin on Saturday, March 23, 11am at the funeral home.
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Fatima
March 21, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Karen Seliger
March 20, 2013
I hold Lilliam in my heart with deep respect and appreciation for her kindness to our family when we lived in Union City. Karl, Jeff and Michelle may your beautiful memories of your wonderful wife and mother keep you during this sad time. The Seliger Family
Judy Bulhoes
March 20, 2013
You were the life of the party in the early days of Gina Way. Your children played with my children and you were always smiling. Manuel and I send our deepest condolences to Karl, Michelle and Jeff. May the Lord lift you up and carry you through this time in your life. God Bless you all.
Fremont Memorial Chapel
March 19, 2013
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