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Michael Hantel Obituary
1952-2015
Michael "Mike" Paul Hantel, 63, passed away peacefully the 17th of December 2015. He was born the 6th of March 1952 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is a graduate of Holy Cross School (1970), Tulane University (1973) and Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (1976). He worked for Exxon in New Orleans before taking a position at Dowell-Schlumberger and then moving to Houston in 1986 where he continued his career with Schlumberger Ltd. In 32 years of dedicated work, most recently as Senior Counsel, Mike became a beloved mentor and constant source of empathy and generosity to all who crossed his path. Those with whom he worked saw a small glimpse of his primary role as a loving husband and father.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Max Lind Hantel and Ursula Bohlke Hantel, and by his cherished wife of 24 years, Lynn Chimento Hantel. He is survived by his adoring wife of 15 years, Elani Gray Hantel; his beloved children, Abby, Max, and Harry; his dear brother-in-law, Charles J. Chimento; and his dear brother, John L. Hantel and wife, Barbara; and his niece, Jennifer Hantel Traina and husband, Richard Traina.
Words cannot begin to express the man Mike Hantel was and the legacy he leaves.
Please join friends and family in celebrating and honoring his life. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from four o'clock in the afternoon until six o'clock in the evening on Sunday, the 20th of December, at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
The funeral service is to be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Monday, the 21st of December, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer Road in Houston.
The interment will follow, via an escorted cortege, at Glenwood Cemetery in Houston.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in Mike's memory may be directed to The Way Station at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, 6221 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030; The Star of Hope Mission, P.O. Box 1505, Houston, TX 77251-1505; or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jean Beckemeyer
January 5, 2016
Mike and I met when we were kids at St. Cecilia's School. He came to my house many times. We played ball together and had bike races. He was just a great kid and I consider him a true friend. We lost touch when we left that school. He went to Holy Cross and me Nicholls but to this day I never forgot him. What a great guy.
O about those bike races I always won but now I know that he let me.
Like I said what a great guy.
Take care my friend. RIP
Elani
January 3, 2016
I will love you forever.
Rosemary Hooter Bell
December 26, 2015
John, I m so sorry for your loss. As you know, we were very close to Mike and Lynn throughout high school and college. He always held you in such high regard. My prayers are with you and your family, his wife and children .
Kathy & (Jim) James Chadwick
December 26, 2015
Sympathy to Elani and children. Abby
December 23, 2015
Our prayers go out to the family on your loss. IT was always a pleasure to see Mike and Elani during the school years. A special prayer goes out to Max from our family as your dad was a kind and solid person always there with both praise and smiles. Dominic remembers your dad as someone that welcomed him all the time on the sidelines and visits to your home. Elani, please know we are sorry for your loss and may God bless you and your family.
The Salinas Family (Arnold, Lisa, Dominic, Alexandra, and Phillip).
Frank Bologna
December 23, 2015
The family is in my thoughts and prayers. Mike will be greatly missed by many. A fine gentleman of integrity and an excellent attorney. May God grant Mike eternal rest, peace and joy.
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December 22, 2015
So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May you all ever more so, lean on God during this difficult time, while awaiting the hope of seeing your loved one again. John 11:21-27
December 22, 2015
I worked with Mike in New Orleans when he first started practicing law.A true gentleman and caring person.My condolences to his family and friends.
December 21, 2015
Elani,my heart goes out to you, want you to know I love you and I am praying for you.
Barbara
December 20, 2015
I first met Mike in 1986 in Houston - he was a very capable attorney - but an even better father and a true gentleman. He is , no doubt in a beter place now. I share your sorrow with the hope that we all remember Mike for the man he was and the caring legacy that touched many of us.
David Gallagher
Richard Giro
December 20, 2015
I don't remember when I last saw Michael because I moved to Austin after marrying in1964. My dad and Grandma Giro died in 1975. We pray for peace for the family, and we are honored to be a relative of Michael. Richard and Sandy Giro
Richard Beck
December 20, 2015
Maureen and I were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. It was a shock as he was the same friendly and jovial Mike I knew from soccer the last time I saw him. That was at Berings where he, like I, was picking up something he needed for the house. Mike was always such a kind, friendly, considerate and caring man.
December 20, 2015
Dear John and Barbara,I would like to express my sincerest condolences
Doris Ann Bachot-Vinkel
Marrero
Al Perry HC'71
December 20, 2015
My sincere condolences. One summer, back in the 60's, Mike and I cut grass on property owned by my father located on St. Claude Avenue in NOLA, very near where Michael resided. Mike was one year ahead of me at HC. I followed him to Loyola Law. Mike impressed me as always a kind and gentle person. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Hamza Benhalima
December 20, 2015
I would like to express my sincerest condolences and solidarity with his family.
HB
December 19, 2015
We knew Mike and Lynn in New Orleans as we began our work lives and then parenthood. They were wonderful friends, great lawyers and even better people. They were kind, gentle and helpful to all. We will pray for their children who should know how special their parents were. May The Lord comfort each family member at this time.
Larry and Debbie Roedel
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
JJ
December 19, 2015
May God comfort you during this difficult period .
December 19, 2015
Elani,Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Morgan Bellows
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