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Gary Nolan Etie

Gary Etie Obituary

Gary Nolan Etie On January 18, 2012, the world lost Gary Nolan Etie, a man who was beloved to many. Gary made the world come alive for his family and friends through his love of music and his infectious optimism. The Austin music community lost one of its most passionate advocates. His partner Patricia Hillman and daughter Marianne Hillman-Etie invite you to celebrate Gary's life on Saturday, February 4th from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Hafner residence at 1205 Hillside Avenue, Austin, Texas. The loyal Cajun in Gary would tell us all "Laisse les bon ton rouler !" (Let the good times roll ! ) If you would like to make a donation, please make your contribution to the Gary Nolan Etie Benefit Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jan. 26, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Etie

23 Entries

Cathy Hillman

January 23, 2020

Gary's memory lives on in Marianne who has always been Queen of his heart with her Mum. Fondest love and special thoughts on this commemorative day I send to both girls. Don't cry for him, he'll be flying around and busy up there for sure!

"Hearts Surrounding Us" by Grand Daughter Zelda

February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day Gary. I miss you. All my Love, Patricia

Roy Lynn Etie Myers

February 12, 2012

Little brother, I still have a hard time just saying your name without becoming emotional. I love you and will miss you so much. I do thank God for the time we had together this pass Thanksgiving and Christmas and the days you stayed with me while going for your appointments at MD Anderson and that I was with you when you left us. That is a gift I will treasure forever. Sleep without pain my darling brother.

Jimmy Hendricks

February 4, 2012

I first met Gary when we were neighbors, on Avenue D back in the 1970s. I realize now that I only had a few pieces to the puzzle of his life. Having attended his remembrance, listening to some of his other friends, I have a more complete picture now of his mercurial and vibrant personality. But we agreed that no one has all the pieces to that puzzle - not even Gary.

Carolina E. Baeza

February 3, 2012

I remember Gary fondly. I wish to express my sincere condolences to Pat and Marianne. May your memories of Gary's love bring you joy and the strength you need in these difficult days.

February 3, 2012

Pat and Marianne,
We are thinking a lot about you and Gary during this very sad time.
Gary, thank you so much for all this music you shared on facebook.
Lots of love from Epsom UK
Domitien Jorunn Thomas Rufus and Eowyn

January 28, 2012

I met Gary in 1977, when I was hired as a laborer, for a large apt complex being built in the hills of Austin. Gary was the assistant superintendent. This was a whole new world to me, and Gary made the hard work fun for all us lowly laborers. Just keeping up with his fast walking was quite a workout!
My sympathy goes out to Pat, Marianne, and all the Etie family. I feel that Gary lives on in the fond memories of many people. And his soul in Marianne, the sweet and lovely daughter he and Pat joined together to bring into this world.
Sincerely,
John Lamar Floresville TX

Debbie Etie-Walker

January 27, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary's family during this difficult time.

Roy Etie

January 27, 2012

One of the most positive things I can take out of our loss, is that it reminds me like a punch in the face, that our time here is so precious and that there is so many trivial things that I squandered time on when I could have picked up the phone and called my brother to talk and catch up on what was going on in our lives. I let the separation of geography come between us, with Gary having left Beaumont after high school. And now he's left us and there's nothing I can do but express my regrets. I can only say to anyone who reads this, your faith and your family should always be kept in the forefront of our daily lives. Take a minute, pick up the phone, stay in touch, tell those who are important in our lives that we love them and are thinking about them. Remember we are all here for just a sliver of time and it indeed is precious. I love you brother.

Jessica Lopez

January 26, 2012

Will miss you so deeply, hope you knew how much I loved and admired all you did for me and my family! Love you Marianne & Pat.

Linda Kimura

January 26, 2012

Pat - Gary made us believe in social media- he gave you and me the Facebook/Twitter push we needed. I will miss knowing he was always there at the other end of an email when I needed help (and humor and music). You and your family are in my thoughts all the time. Love, Linda

Cathy Hillman

January 26, 2012

We are Pat's family living in France, an important part of Gary's network. He dearly loved to be with us in Normandy and Paris and finding traces of his ancestors in the Pyrenees, digging up clues to his past. He went to Honfleur and the villages his family lived in before setting out on their historical journey to America from their homelands.There are many of us in France who salute the passing of Gary and send out our heartfelt sympathy to Marianne our cousin and niece and Pat our sister but also to his own family here in the US, some of whom we have had the pleasure of meeting if only sadly under these circumstances. I wish to mention the following people in France and England who wish to express their sympathy;
Laurent and Eli Chen and their boys Elliot and Marius in Mathieu Normandy, Ashley and Cheryl Chen and Kai, in Paris, Peter and Sheridan Steven in Paris, Rosalind Steven in London, John and Cathy Hillman Steven in Maizieres Normandy, Domitien and Jorunn Chen and their children Thomas, Rufus and Eowyn in Epsom, London. Jeannie Trebutien in Paris , to mention only a few - Au revoir Gary , adieu

Henry Morton

January 25, 2012

Galen and Estelle and family

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Mary Beth Cloninger

January 25, 2012

Sincere sympathy to the family in the loss of Gary. My brother, Dick Adrian, was fond of Roy Lynn and Galen and I know he would want me to keep all of you in my prayers.

Loving you always.

Patricia Hillman

January 24, 2012

How I will miss you. Words cannot express.Patrica

Bill Wood

January 24, 2012

I met Gary in late 1972 early 1973 in Arlington Texas. He was the one that introduced my to music such as Bob wills. Over the years we kept in contact even after I moved back to CA. Loved his wit and humour and of coarse his passion for life. Gary I will always hold your friendship as a highpoint in my life. Organize that Rock-n-Roll in heaven show as only you can do ! Miss you on FB Brother !

John Kerr

January 24, 2012

Gary and I were best friends throughout our jr. high and sr. high school days. We shared many memorable times together, with all of our many friends. My condolences go out to his entire family.

Cindy Andress Carpenter

January 24, 2012

Prayers for the Etie family.Gary and I go way back,from St.Pius school to French High. RIP Gary

Brenda Myers

January 24, 2012

Uncle Gary, I feel sure that Stevie Ray, Pinetop Perkins and Elvis are already your close buddies, and that our cousin Darryl is right in there with you, blowing his trumpet and grinning. May you dance the jitter bug until the end of time. Love, Brenda

January 24, 2012

So sorry to hear about Gary. My ex-husband Ronnie Jones was friends with him and we knew him through French High School. I will be praying for the family.
Sherry Morgan Farabee

Anita Savino Fournier

January 24, 2012

I extend my deepest sympathy to the Etie family. I knew Gary through my acquaintence with his sister when I was at SAHS. I graduated in 60'.

Linda Simpson

January 24, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I knew Gary from FHS. RIP Gary

Linda and Jimmy Sachitano

January 24, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with the Etie family.

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