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Michael Hillman Obituary
11/28/1946 - 07/07/2023
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 7, 2023 at 12:00 pm at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church for Michael "Mike" Alan Hillman, 76, of Lafayette, Louisiana, who died peacefully of a worn out, much used heart on July 7, 2023 while traveling in Iceland. Inurnment will take place in Fountain Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 9:00 am.
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Walters Funeral Home, 2424 N. University Ave., Lafayette, LA 70507; 337-706-8941 is in charge of arrangements.
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Michael A. Sonta
February 17, 2025
My name is Mike Sonta. I met Mike in 1987. When I purchased the Hillman III crane barge. He was such an positive influence on me. He has such a beautiful family. I crossed the now gulf of America. To bring that barge back to the N.J. New York area.Were it served me for 25 years. God is now keeping him safe in his flock .Till we meet again. God bless his wonderful family. Sincerely Michael A. Sonta SEA BAY DIVING CO.
Ryan Tortora
November 14, 2024
Something made me Google the man I met 9 years ago in Montana and this the first thing to pop up...sad for his passing and condolences to his family...he was a great guy who had a full and interesting life, we had a good time on vacation together and shared emails about college football from time to time after that, he invited me down to Louisiana to go duck hunting but I never made it...RIP Mike
Jim Daniel
July 29, 2024
Mike was a valued friend who I owe 41 years of employment with Patterson Services, since he introduced me to the company! Thank you, Mike rest in peace!
Michael Sonta
May 4, 2024
I met Mike in the summer of 1987. I first found a barge I really needed in New York on a diving job. It was the Hillman 3 with a pedestal Crane. And I finally met the man who I had to deal with. A remarkable person. Brought me into his Home. Made me feel so comfortable being so far away from my home. I was your young man then. My first capital purchase of really big equipment. We went out to lunch at tampicos. Where he introduced me to everybody and anybody who Was anybody in Morgan City. Ship your owners , Offshore oil people. That I only knew about. He was best friends with. He told me so much about his dad. I felt I already knew him. Bangle marine. His success Is with LSU. He had a beautiful Home. And a wonderful family. God bless you. God bless your family. You will be sorely missed.
Jim and Darlene Swain
August 12, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mary K and Brad Hamilton
August 6, 2023
Brad and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Linda Gondron
August 5, 2023
I am sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He would tease me all the time during our City Club work outs. I will miss his unmistakable smile and quick wit. My thoughts and prayers are with you Darlene and your family.
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