Beaumont, Texas
Gary Nolan Etie died Jan. 19, 2012, in Austin. Gary, a 1968 graduate of French High, was born Feb. 25, 1950, in Abbeville, La. He was legendary for his appreciation of music and his passionate idealism, and was fiercely proud of his Cajun heritage and family. His heart belonged to his partner in...
Read MoreGary'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!
Cathy Hillman
January 23, 2020 | Maizieres | Sister
"Hearts Surrounding Us" by Grand Daughter Zelda
Happy Valentine's Day Gary. I miss you. All my Love, Patricia
February 14, 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.
Roy Lynn Etie Myers
February 12, 2012 | Crystal Beach, TX
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.
Jimmy Hendricks
February 04, 2012 | Austin, TX
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.
Carolina E. Baeza
February 03, 2012 | San Antonio, TX
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
February 03, 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...
January 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary's family during this difficult time.
Debbie Etie-Walker
January 27, 2012 | Montgomery, TX
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...
Roy Etie
January 27, 2012 | Beaumont, TX