Henry Huck Mahier

1926 - 2019

Henry Huck Mahier obituary, 1926-2019, Branford, CT

BORN

1926

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Swan Funeral Home

80 East Main Street

Clinton, Connecticut

Henry Mahier Obituary

On Saturday, August 24th, 2019, Henry Huck Mahier, loving husband and father of five children, passed away at age 93 in Connecticut, and is now in the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ. Henry was born July 19th, 1926 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to William Henry Harrison Mahier and Lela Virginia (Doherty) Mahier. After serving in the Navy during WWII, he received his Civil Engineering degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, which led to an exciting international career that took him, his wife, and his family to many interesting places throughout the world including Latin America, Kuwait, Indonesia, and, yes even Nepal! Henry lived for his wife and children, always looking at the positive aspects of any situation; he was adventurous, an avid hunter, very kind and compassionate. Henry served as a Eucharistic Minister in the Catholic church, served in the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and was an active Catholic. After praying in the morning, he enjoyed a good breakfast that always had to have a fresh orange. He also loved a good drink before a meal, delicious food, and a good coffee break in the mornings with his wife. Henry would befriend everyone he met and would help anyone who needed it. He was always happy and gregarious in any outing, and always greeted people with a friendly 'howdy padnuh' and a pat on the back. Nearly 66 years ago, in December 1953, he married Maria Teresa (Carreño) Mahier, a native of Barcelona, Spain. They met in Venezuela, married in Cuba, raised a family of 5 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and then the traveling started again. They raised 4 sons and 1 daughter while traveling the world. Their first travels took them to Costa Rica, Colombia, and then Nicaragua. After some time in Northern Virginia Henry took his wife to Kuwait, Indonesia, and finally Nepal, all the while keeping up with all their family, relatives, and friends. One of Henry's traditions was the annual Christmas letter he and Maria Teresa would send to all their family and friends. They made the perfect couple, adventurous, loving, always supportive of each other, which set an example of a strong marriage for all their children. Henry was preceded in death by his father William Henry H. Mahier and his mother (at birth) Lela Virginia Mahier. He is survived by his wife, Maria Teresa (Carreño) Mahier, his 5 children Henry Daniel Mahier and wife Carol, Mimi Mahier Smith, William Ramon Mahier, Luke Eduardo Mahier and wife Beth, Thomas Jose Mahier and wife Cynthia; his seven Grandchildren Matthew Henry Mahier and wife Jessica, Stephen Edwin Mahier and wife Caroline, Sara Morgan Keener and husband Andrew, Taylor Noel Shield, Cora Allison Smith, Timothy James Mahier, Terrence Joseph Mahier; and his three Great Grandchildren, Zoe Delilah Keener, Remy Talullah Keener, and Henry Michael Mahier. He is also survived by his stepsister Susan Mahier Harrison, a niece Susannah Harrison and a nephew Scott Harrison, as well as several cousins and in-laws in the U.S. and Spain. The family will receive visitors at Swan Funeral Home, Clinton, CT on Wednesday, September 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 6 at St. Mary's Church of the Visitation, Clinton, CT, at 11:00 AM, followed by burial at the State of Connecticut Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, CT at 1:00 PM. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 617 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 29 to Sep. 6, 2019.
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Nuestro recuerdo más afectuoso para tio Chuck.
Siempre recordaremos su buen hacer y cariño.
Un abrazo fuerte para toda la familia.
Laura y Clara

Clara Cabal

September 4, 2019

we are so sorry to hear of Huck's passing.we send our love and condolences. Huck meant a lot to me.

Peggy Boeneke

September 4, 2019

Queridos Ma.Teresa y familia,
Sentimos mucho la pérdida de Chuck y lo mucho que lo encontrareis a faltar. Os damos nuestro más sentido pésame en estos díficiles y duros momentos.
Le recordaremos con mucho cariño y lo tendremos para siempre en nuestros corazones.
Os mandamos un fuerte abrazo, con amor desde Barcelona.
Con vosotros,
Vicenta, Montse, Pep, Xènia y Laia


Dear Ma. Teresa and family,
We are very sorry for the loss of Chuck and how much you will miss him. We give you our deepest condolences in these difficult and hard times.
We will remember him with love and we will have it forever in our hearts.
We send you a big hug, with love from Barcelona.
With you,
Vicenta, Montse, Pep, Xènia and Laia

Família Marin Carreño Llop

Family

September 3, 2019

Monterrat Carreño

September 3, 2019

Queridos Mª Teresa, Dan, Mimi, Bill, Luke,Tom y familia:
Desde España, os acompañamos en el sentimiento en estos momentos tan tristes por la muerte de vuestro esposo y padre.
Nos gustaría estar allí para daros un beso y un abrazo muy grandes. De todas formas, nuestros pensamientos están con vosotros en estos días difíciles y de gran dolor.
Siempre recordaremos a Chuk como una gran persona. D.E.P.
Recibid nuestro pesame.
Un fuerte abrazo para toda vuestra família de parte de Magda, Albert, Neus, Albert Jr., Angel, Itxaso, Ainara y Angel Jr.

Dear Mª Teresa, Dan, Mimi, Bill, Luke, Tom and family:
From Spain, we accompany you in these sad moments for the death of your husband and father.
We'd like to be there to give you a big kiss and a big hug. Anyway, our thoughts are with you in these difficult and painful days.
We'll always remember Chuk as a great person. R.I.P.
Receive our condolences.
A big hug for all your family from Magda, Albert, Neus, Albert Jr. , Angel, Itxaso, Ainara and Angel Jr.

Familia Sarobé Carreño

September 2, 2019

To Tete, Danny, Mimi, Billy,Luke, and Tommy,
I am so sorry to hear that Hucky passed away. I wish I could say something that would comfort you in your grief, but my words fall short. All I can say is I loved Hucky and held him in high esteem. He was like my Dad and Bobby, they were all strong, moral, affable men, a delight to be with. As a child I always remember when your family came back in the US. I knew we might get to see you all. Time with my cousins was always golden.
I will pray for you all, Tad

Robert Rayne

August 31, 2019

To Tete, Danny, Mimi, Billy,Luke, and Tommy,
I am so sorry to hear that Hucky passed away. I wish I could say something that would comfort you in your grief, but my words fall short. All I can say is I loved Hucky and held him in high esteem. He was like my Dad and Bobby, they were all strong, moral, affable men, a delight to be with. As a child I always remember when your family came back in the US. I knew we might get to see you all. Time with my cousins was always golden.
I will pray for you all, Tad

Robert Rayne

August 31, 2019

To the Mahier Family:

Blessings to you all through this difficult time.

Melissa Calkins

Melissa Calkins

August 31, 2019

Dear Maria Theresa and all of the family, we are so sorry to hear of Huck's passing. We know your loss and from all of the Rayne family we send our deepest condolences and prayers to you for comfort and peace in this time. We have so many great memories of the times our families spent together and the love shared by all the Mahier and Rayne families through the years. Take care and all our love to you all, Bronn and Cindy and the whole Rayne clan

Bronn Rayne

Family

August 28, 2019

May fond family memories fill your thoughts during this difficult time. Know that your friends will support you in any way you want or need.

Barbara & Gene Mazur

Friend

August 28, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Frances Quattrini

Acquaintance

August 27, 2019

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Swan Funeral Home

80 East Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413

Sep

6

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church of the Visitation

Clinton, CT 06413

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6

Burial

1:00 p.m.

State of Connecticut Veterans Cemetery

Middletown, CT 06413

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