James (Jim) E. Hilyard 1950-2014
Born in Worcester, Ma. to Charles and Yvonne Hilyard on December
29,1950. He parted from this world on August 1, 2014 in Albuquerque,
NM. He served in the US Coast Guard from 1970-1974 stationed in Simeri
Crichi, Italy at Loran Station and was selected for the Presidential
Honor Guard. He moved to New Mexico in 1994 and worked for Sysco NM
until his death.
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Hilyard and
father-in-law Frank Spalding. He is survived by his wife Theresa and
his beloved “buddy” Vado. Also surviving are his mother Yvonne Hilyard
of Massachusetts, mother-in-law Shirley Spalding of Albuquerque. Four
children, Kerrie Randell (Steve) of Massachusetts, Jessica Hilyard of
Massachusetts, Jaime O’Brien (Matthew) of California and Jim Hilyard
(Kim) of Albuquerque. Step-children, Talia Cervo Vasquez (Tim Beard)
of Albuquerque and Keith Cervo (Vanessa) of Raton, NM. Eight
grandchildren, Kylie Hilyard , Sophie and Charlie Randell, Cody
Schuster, Justin Vasquez, Kayle Beard, Mason Cervo and McKenzie Cervo.
Two brothers-in-law, Bill Bumphrey (Valerie) of Albuquerque and Craig
Phillips (Deanna) of California. Several nieces and nephews, cousins
and friends. No services were held at his request. His ashes will be
laid to rest in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Massachusetts
where he was born and raised.
You did a great job Theresa. I just wish we all could have had more time with Jim. He made everyone comfortable where ever he was. He had a sense of humor and he loved kids. Michelle remembered Jim from that one time she had met him and really thought he was a great guy and you complimented each other and it was true.Just know you will always be Jim’s Love. May he rest in peace and know someday you will meet again in heaven. May God give you strength to endure ,and comfort with memories . Love you and will always remember Jim with a smile.
Thank you for putting this up on your website. We’ll miss you Dad. You’re always on our minds and in our hearts.
Love ya
Jaime
Love you Jaime
Condolences and prayers to the family and especially to Theresa, my friend. I wish I had gotten the chance to know Jim more because he always made me feel comfortable and part of the family. His wit and humor kept a conversation lively and he shared his wisdom with anyone who was interested. I appreciated all that he gave to me and others. I know he was looking forward to a retirement from driving for Sysco (I think that’s how it’s spelled) after 20 yrs of service with them and losing his battle to his illness just doesn’t seem fair at all but keeping faith that Jim is now with the angels and God has given him a new life in heaven may help to ease the sadness and knowing Jim will still be with you and you can still talk to him may help to give you comfort.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Thanks Sue.. I talk to him everyday and it helps. I feel the flutter of his wings on my face when he is near, but the tears still fall. Love and miss you Sue.. Come home 🙂