Name: Visitation for Michael Fleming
Start: 2020-07-07T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-07-08T02:00:00.000Z
Location: St. John Vianney Catholic Church

Michael Paul Fleming
1963-2020
On July 1, 2020, Michael Paul Fleming, beloved and highly regarded by all who knew him, unexpectedly passed away in Houston, Texas. He was 57 years old.
Michael was born on June 25, 1963 in Orlando, Florida, the second-youngest of eight children. He is survived by his wife and college sweetheart, Natalie, whom he married in 1988; his children, Shannon (Rohit), Nicholas, Patrick, Michael Jr., Eamon, and Celeste; mother Terry; siblings Patricia, Claire, Harry, Frank, Madeline and Siobhan; and many, many cousins, including George Fleming, Maura, Lawrence, and Sean Tracey. Michael also leaves behind Rudy, his affectionate golden retriever of 11 years. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Joseph, and brother, James.
Michael, who in addition to being strong in his faith, was gracious and honorable, brilliant yet humble, and always believed in people. He was known for his dry wit and humor, appetite for history and genealogy, and love of all things Ireland, having visited the country over 19 times and being a founding member of the Houston Irish Society. He completed eight marathons in his lifetime, including four in Dublin, Ireland alongside his wife and children. Above all else, Michael was devoted to his family.
In 1984, Michael graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, where he later served on its board of directors for fifteen years. In 1987, Michael received his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. He was licensed to practice law in Texas and New York, and was also licensed as a solicitor by the Law Society of Ireland. In addition, Michael was Board Certified as a specialist in Personal Injury Trial Law and Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. At age 33 in 1996, he was elected County Attorney for Harris County, Texas, and then re-elected in 2000. In 2000, Michael successfully represented the county before the United States Supreme Court. He later established his private practice, Michael P. Fleming & Associates, P.C., in 2002.
The Fleming family will be present to receive friends Tuesday, July 7, 2020 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 PM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, Texas 77079. The Funeral Mass will commence Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 10:30 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Michael will be laid to rest at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery following Holy Mass.
The Fleming family wishes to express their deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from the community. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Funeral Mass will be live streamed Wednesday at 10:30 AM for family and friends that may be unable to attend due to concerns of the Pandemic. The family will schedule a Memorial Mass at a later date for a further celebration of his life. Please visit www.DettlingFuneral.com on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 to find the live streaming link. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions in Mike's memory to St. Mary's Seminary at www.smseminary.org .

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 5, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Fleming

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56 Entries

Carol Jamail McAliley

June 29, 2025

Dear Fleming Family, it is still very difficult to believe that someone as wonderful as Michael is not in this world anymore. He added so much in so many ways, mainly just by being himself. I am grateful to have known him and many of his family members. I was closest to Michael's sister Siobhan and his cousin Sean. We worked together and hung out together a lot. I knew his mother and I was blessed to meet Natalie and his children when they were growing up. I think of those days often, as I miss those three especially, Michael, Siobhan, and Sean. I will never forget Michael, and I am grateful that I knew him and was able to see what a wonderful man he was. With love and respect, Carol Jamail McAliley

Carol Jamail McAliley

June 29, 2024

As the 4th anniversary of Michael's passing approaches, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge his family, Natalie and his now grown kids, as well as his immediate family of siblings, and of course, his cousin Sean, as close as a brother to Michael. I hope all of Michael's family are healthy and happy. Of course he would want that. I miss Siobhan and Sean as well as Michael, as we all became close at the store on Kirby Drive, where I got to know them all when we worked there together. I have many wonderful memories that I call on often. I will always sign this guest book, out of remembrance and respect for Michael and his entire family. Love to all, Carol Jamail McAliley

Carol Jamail McAliley

June 29, 2022

I think of the entire Fleming family, not just today, but very often. I am grateful that I knew Michael and had the opportunity to be at the same place when he, Siobhan, and Sean all worked at my family's grocery store. It was a privilege to call Michael a co-worker, but most importantly, a friend. The same goes for Siobhan and Sean. I miss them all every day. Love always, Carol

allen tanner

June 29, 2022

Miss Mikes smile from days we did court appointments when we were young and always remember him when drive down Richmond and see building he and Harry had my favorite hot dog stand. Mike was a great guy and dearly missed,

Carol Jamail McAliley

June 29, 2021

Dear Fleming Family, I have thought about you all over the past year many times. I miss you, and it's hard to imagine this life without Michael in it. I know if I miss him as much as I do, it must be much more difficult for his wife and children, and brothers, sisters, mother, and cousins, as well as his friends. I wish I could have been there to celebrate his life with everyone else. Please know that I will never forget what a special person Michael was. I am grateful that I had the chance to work with him and two of his closest relatives, his sister Siobhan and his cousin Sean. The three of them were an asset to our grocery store on Kirby Drive, and I was lucky and blessed to be able to call them my friends. I miss all three of them very much. Michael's final resting place is also where both of my parents are, my father being Michael's former employer, and my dad had great respect for Michael. My young daughter was also laid to rest there, too. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Michael's family and friends as the one year anniversary of his untimely passing approaches. I know what it feels like from my own losses, and I will be praying for comfort and peace for his loved ones, as well as the joy that the many memories of his life can bring. With sincerity, respect, sympathy, and love, Carol

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Sian Pitman

July 20, 2020

The week I found out that Michael Fleming passed away, through a letter which Claire sent to my Mum, and I was completely shocked to hear the news.

I wish to send my heartfelt condolences to Michael's wife and children, and to the greater Fleming family.

Michael lived a few doors away from me growing up and I will always remember him as the boy who taught me how to ride a bike. His father was my father's best friend, and we lived on the same block in Vancouver. Many long, and carefree summer days were spent at the Fleming's house where we rode bikes, threw stink bombs (from a downtown store called "Crack a Joke "), played monopoly, crawled into the 'moon room' under the house, lit aerosols on fire, listened to comedy records in the living room, and grossed each other out with Dr. Fleming's skin disorder and plastic surgery magazines.

Michael was kind and responsible, and I know my Mum was always happy to know we were going to the local park (near's Joe's grocery ) with Michael, Siobhan and Bruno.

My family has so many fond memories of Michael, and I am truly sorry for the loss his family is now facing.

Please accept my deepest sympathy,
Sian Pitman - a far northern neighbour

Carol Jamail McAliley

July 13, 2020

Dear Mrs. Fleming and family, I just found out that your wonderful son, Michael, passed away a week after his birthday. I am truly shocked and extremely saddened by the fact that someone as wonderful as Michael is no longer on this earth. I have known the Fleming family, especially Michael and Siobhan, for over 35 years, and I love them. Michael and Siobhan and their cousin Sean Tracey worked with us at my family's store, Jim Jamail and Sons, in the 1980s, and all 3 of them were assets to the business, and along the way we became good friends, and I admired and respected them. We had some wonderful times together outside of work as well. Even that long ago, the 3 of them were already talking abd planning for their future, and they were all set on becoming attorneys, which they did. Michael, his lovely wife, Natalie, and his children were just a precious family when I met them after Michael and Siobhan's father passed away and I went to Michael's home after Mr. Fleming's service. Michael was a very special person in so many ways, and anyone who was fortunate enough to know him would agree. I would love to come to the memorial mass when it can be arranged. Please know, Mrs. Fleming, Siobhan, and I have to say Sean as well, because those 3 were more like siblings than cousins, that you are all in my thoughts, prayers, and heart during this time, and I hope to be able to see you, Siobhan, I love you and miss you very much. May God bless your entire family and give you all the peace and comfort that you need. Sincerely and with love, Carol Jamail Mcaliley

Marcel Naddaf & Family

July 9, 2020

Dear Natalie & Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May his memory be eternal.
We have you all in our prayers
Marcel, Caridad. Mikhael and Therese

Marcel Naddaf & Family

July 9, 2020