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Brian Michael Collins
1993 - 2014
Brian Michael Collins
1993 - 2014
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BORN
1993
DIED
2014
Brian Collins Obituary
After his family moved to Austin in 1995, Brian attended Spicewood Elementary, Canyon Vista Middle School and graduated from Westwood High School in 2011. Brian attended Austin Community College and had hopes of a successful career in the future. He participated in many activities such as Cub Scouts, Canyon Vista and Westwood Football, and Town and Country Soccer, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Brian loved animals and adopted "Bitty" (Josie) his cat from the Town Lake Animal Shelter and later rescued and adopted two stray animals, another cat he named "Jack" and a few months later, his beloved dog "Ranger." A former employee of HEB, he was very artistic and loved drawing, painting, listening to music, and singing. He also enjoyed skateboarding, hiking, working out at the gym, taking long walks with his dog, and spending time with his family and friends. Brian loved telling funny stories and making people laugh.
Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gabriel Martinez Sr of Laredo, Texas. He is survived by his parents and step-parents, Ana Maria Villarreal (Jose Villarreal) of Austin; Michael Thomas Collins (Tracy Collins) of Austin; one brother, Steven Thomas Collins of Austin; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Helen Collins of Mishawaka, Indiana; maternal grandmother, Imelda Martinez of Laredo; step siblings, Robert Villarreal of San Antonio, David Villarreal of Seoul, South Korea, Paul Wolf of Austin, Amanda Wolf of Boulder, Colorado, and Thomas Wolf of Austin; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins living in Texas, Indiana, and California.
Brian had a very close connection with his family and had many friends who love and care about him. Brian's beautiful soul and caring heart left a deep lasting impression on those who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home with a Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Brian's name
to the Austin Animal Shelter
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/support-animal-center
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Jim Stevens
April 29, 2014
Mike, I can only begin to imagine the loss you are feeling and pray for the comfort only God can give. The obituary was a very nice tribute. Jim Stevens (your great-aunt Joan's son)
Amy Collins
April 24, 2014
Thank you so much for the pictures. There are so many of Brian's great smile. I was sorry to miss the mass; the program looked like it was beautiful. My heart goes out to you and I pray for God to comfort you and nurture Brian in peace.
April 23, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God comfort and bless you as only He can. Your cousins Azeneth Dominguez of San Antonio, Texas and Eunice Gomez of Toledo, Ohio
Lil Findeisen
April 23, 2014
Words can not express the sorrow you feel for the loss of your Son. May God bless you and your family in this time of grief, I am so sorry.
Lil Findeisen
(Garrett's Mom)
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April 22, 2014
My thoughts are with you during this time, May God's peace comfort you. God Bless You and your family. Elsa Martinez
Sylvia G. Diaz
April 22, 2014
May the God of Comfort be with you to strengthen and encourage you.
Brian is not in your past. He is now in your future!!!
Your cousin,
Sylvia Diaz
Sheila McDonald-Rich
April 22, 2014
Ana and Family,
During this time of unimaginable earthly loss, May God's peace comfort you. May His love surround you. I am lifting you in prayer. May you find strength in knowing that for believers, absent from the body means present with the Lord. You have a Blessed Assurance that you will see Brian again.
Dianna S
April 22, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jerry Lopez
April 21, 2014
I am saddened to hear about the death of your son Ana. Please know that you and your family our in my thoughts and prayers.
April 21, 2014
Sorry for your loss.. may god be with you to hold and keep you ...
Pete, Linda, Judy, & Saul Cadena
April 21, 2014
Our Deepest Sympathy...
We will always remember Brian and pray that during this difficult time
love, faith, and hope guide and comfort you.
Bashir Moosani
April 21, 2014
May God give you patience and peace in dealing with
the loss.
Treasure the memories and remember him in your prayers.
Kiersten Isaacks
April 19, 2014
I still can't believe it's true. Brian was one of a kind, with a heart of gold and a smile that brightened my day. I miss him so much, and my thoughts and prayers will always be with his family. He will always be remembered and I know he's watching over us now.
Roxy Aveytia
April 19, 2014
My prayers go out to Brian and his family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll always cherish his friendship. He will always be in our hearts.
sanjuanita estrada
April 19, 2014
I am very sorry.
Kris & Koury Barbour
April 17, 2014
We are at a loss of words to express how deeply hurt and sorry we are for you and your family. Brian may have left us, but his spirit will always be alive through his memories.
Kirk Dean Family
April 17, 2014
Our thoughts are with you all. Please let us know if we can help in some way as you grieve this terrible loss. We are very sad.
Mike Tran & Family
April 16, 2014
Ana, Our hearts are sadden by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom A
April 16, 2014
Ana, I am so saddened by your loss. May you and your family be upheld by the Father's strong arms during this time.
Lyn Clancy
April 15, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all during this very difficult time.
Linda Cooper
April 15, 2014
Brian is with The One who loves him the very best.
Loving/caring thoughts to you Ana,
Linda Cooper, a Saturdqy class friend
E Jo Merino
April 15, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that Brian is now safe and is with our Lord.
April 15, 2014
Thoughts and prayers, Ana.
Mike Thompson
April 15, 2014
Praying for and loving you, Ana.
Tina
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