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Michael Hillen Obituary

Michael O'Connor Hillen Dec. 5, 1950 - July 9, 2009 Second son born to Louise Connelly Hillen and Bernie Hillen, attended St. Austins School, St. Edwards and McCallum High Schools, and Southwest Texas State prior to becoming a principal owner, with his sister Colleen Goodman, the fourth generation in a business 85 years old when they retired in 2002. He is predeceased by his mother, Louise, and brother, Timothy in 1999. Michael is survived by his wife, Becky; sons, Christopher Paul and Michael Bernard; daughter, Jean Louise; and grandson, Brandon; also father, Bernie Hillen; brother, Patrick, Houston; sisters, Colleen Goodman and Erin Waneck, Austin; and dozens of cousins. Michael was an avid pigeon racer from Boy Scouts to disability. He also owned and competed in dog shows with his two champion German Shepherds. Michael was a gifted artist, a student of Charles Berkeley Normann as well as a floral designer of statewide recognition, a life member of the Texas State Florist Association. Rosary services Monday, 7:00 p.m. and service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Angel Funeral Home, 1600 South First at Monroe (under the tower lights). Interment Assumption Cemetery.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jul. 12, 2009.

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July 22, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear about Michael's passing. My mom told me about it over the weekend and read me the obituary. I remember how nice he was to me when I used to come visit the 19th St. store when I was in college.

You all are in my prayers.

With love,
Mary Ann Jacob

Georgann Rodgers Kiefer

July 20, 2009

My deepest sorrow on the loss of Michael. We went to St. Austin's and McCallum High School together and missed seeing him at the reunion on June 20. My prayers for all the family and your loss.

Tom & Nancy Hrin

July 16, 2009

Bernie
Both Tom and I are praying for you and your family. See you at church soon.

JOYCE/JACK MARONEY

July 14, 2009

DEAR BERNIE,
WHEN WE RETURNED TO AUSTIN WE WERE SO DEEPLY SORRY TO READ OF MICHAEL'S DEATH. MERE WORDS ARE TOTALLY INADEQUATE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, BUT WE DID WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND AS LONG TIME FRIENDS WISH WE COULD DO MORE THAN SIMPLY SAY HOW REGRETFUL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN VISITED WITH ANOTHER SO PERSONAL AND TRAGIC LOSS.
SINCERELY AND WITH LOVE

Andy Fuertsch

July 14, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing.

Of what I remember back many years ago when I worked for his wife at Belding Flowers, he was a great guy. Always kind to me as was the whole Hillen family.

My deepest sympathy.

Lorie and Keri Knobloch

July 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Emilie Hage-Kilpatrick

July 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. Take comfort in all your cherished memories.

July 13, 2009

We lived next door to Mike on Mustang Chase for 17 years. We especially enjoyed watching him with his pigeons. He would personally deliver flowers when needed. He was a good neighbor. May God bless and comfort his family.
Lloyd and Mary Lou Clem

Paul Gaston

July 13, 2009

I worked for Michael during the mid 80's. He was a kind, creative, patient soul. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends at this time.

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