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Matthew Hiney Obituary
MATTHEW HINEY
March 23, 1965
November 12, 2011
Beloved fathers, son, brother and friend. "Matt" Hiney Passed away November 12, 2011. He is survived by his wife Tina, daughter Brandee, son Tyler, father, Matt Hiney Sr., sisters Kerri Ann Esty, Denise Spencer., and step-mother Martha Ballantyne. He was preceded in death by his mother Joan Harrison-Hiney. "Matt" spent his military years in Germany and traveled extensively throughout Europe. His enthusiasm in aviation brought him to settle his career in the aviation industry. He was employed in San Antonio by North American Aircraft Services, Inc., as Director Quality. A memorial was held November 19, 2011, for family and friends. "Matt" will be laid to rest with his mother in Vermont.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Hiney
Sean
November 30, 2024
Think about you and miss you much brother. Great memories of the many camping trips with you and your family.
Sean
December 1, 2023
Still tell my kids of Matt stories, Matt was a great friend missed by many. The BBQ and Matt's jokes were legendary.
Sean Sanborn
November 29, 2021
Miss you every day Matt. The BBQ's and the jokes and stories you would tell. I am sure you are looking over and blessing your family and sure you are proud of all of them.
Tyler Hiney
March 23, 2020
Today would've been your birthday pops. The world is a mess right now with this covid 19 virus outbreak, you're probably better off up there anyhow. I miss you and think about you every day dad, I'm always trying to be the man you raised me to be. I always tell the wife about you and how her father and you would get along so well. I'm staying strong for mom and whitney, I love you dad and I cant wait to see you again. Oh the stories we will tell. Until then pops.
Jim Reilly
November 12, 2013
Remembering Matt with a beer and shots of Jagermeister, and looking at pictures of our visit to Seattle. Tamara and I had a great time with Matt, Tina, and the kids. Matt's smiling face was just incredible. We miss and love you brother.
Heather
November 12, 2013
Tina - Thoughts and prayers to you, Tyler and Brandee.
July 11, 2013
Thank you family and friends for the kind words about Matt. He is always in my thoughts and I see him everyday in Tyler..(his little mini me) he is greatly missed!!
Tina
April 13, 2013
Hello to friends and family, thank you so much for all the well wishes. Matt is greatly missed by us everyday!! And for those of you who knew his dad, he has to passed on, its been rough but I thank the lord for my family and friends. Jim and Tamara I have your nbr now and will call! Love to all...Tina, Brandee & Tyler
1987
March 26, 2013
Jim Reilly
March 23, 2013
It's been difficult for the last 3 months to not think about Matt after finding out that he passed away. Tamara and I were very shocked and saddened to hear that Matt passed away more than a year ago. I have thought about our time with Matt, Tina, and their kids more in the last 3 months than in last 10 years. From working together, to barbeques & parties, to going to concerts, to singing karaoke at the Old Father Inn, being with Matt was always the greatest time. Matt was more than a best friend to me, he was my brother. Tamara and I are truly sorry for not keeping in touch with them over the years. The only birthday present I can give Matt today is to try and fix that mistake. To Tina, Brandi, and Tyler, my cellphone # is 520-982-6522. Tamara and I will always be here for you. To my friend Matt, Happy Birthday brother. I will always miss you. I will never forget you. And I hope we meet again.
Wm. Craig Hardt
February 8, 2013
Thinking about you. I was going through old Rhein Main photo albums and telling my wife and kids about our friendship and adventures.
November 13, 2012
We remember you with love every day!
Dad and Marty
Heather
November 12, 2012
Matt,
It's been a year, but you have not been forgotten.
Wm. Craig Hardt
June 29, 2012
I miss you brother.
Matt and I worked the flight line together and were roommates at Rhein Main Air Base, West Germany. I'm so sorry we lost touch over the last 20 years.
Sean Sanborn
June 28, 2012
Matt you were and always will be a true brother. My prayers are with Tina and the children. Camping, BBQ's and football season will never be the same.
Chris Henson
January 3, 2012
Matt - Thanks for all the GREAT times we had in Germany!
todd and sherri bailes
January 3, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of this tragedy. Matt was such a fun guy, his smile and laughter were contagious. He brought happiness to many, our family included. We will miss him and pray for him and for his entire family. Tina, Brandy & Tyler it is with all our hearts that we want to be here for you. We had only just heard this news today, both of us shocked and sad to hear it. Please know Tina that if You or the Kids ever need anything, we are here for you. We had so many good times together, your family & ours.
All our Love,
Todd & Sherri Bailes
Lynn
January 3, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Matt had a huge heart and would have helped anyone. Loved to make people laugh. He was a great guy.
January 3, 2012
Sorry to hear of this. He was a great guy.
Fatrock
T VL
December 15, 2011
Mathew Hiney “Matt” I miss him so much! I wish there was something I could give back to Matt…He reached out for me before he passed and I was on an airplane coming back from Las Vegas. When I was able to text back it was too late. I was not sure why he never responded until later. I miss him. I miss him allot! I heard that Matt reached out to allot of us. This is hard to write… You see Matt called me TVL. Anyone close to Matt will now know who I ‘am, but that not important. What's important is what Matt did for many of us who knew him. Matt always had a big since of humor that made all of us laugh! I would like to share with you all something very special that Matt taught me when we were working in Oklahoma 2001. It was one very special word. Matt told me the story about giving someone a “kabau”, And how this had be done in another country whose culture was very different from ours. The word kabau or kaesu ..to protect, look after ... to give back, return. In very political work place we gave back to each other. You see we didn't work in the same department, but whenever we could recognize the other for their attributes we would kabau them! To Mathew a very special Farwell Kabau and God speed! I will never forget you Matt!
I will always be your friend TVL
Therese Etman
December 7, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep Matthew and all of you in our prayers. He will forever be in our hearts. He was a very special person. We will miss him.
John Kaderka
December 6, 2011
Missin you Buddy!
You will be missed
Scott Hagler
December 4, 2011
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