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William Lewis Hilliard, “Bill,” age 89, passed away surrounded by love and care on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Cape Coral, Florida. He was born on February 12, 1936, in Chassahowitzka, FL.
Bill loved adventure and enjoyed traveling; he was a builder, educator, and private pilot. He founded the Marine Science Station for children and served as the Director of Crystal River High School. He loved life, and life loved him in return.
Bill lived a life full of passion, curiosity, and adventure. He saw the world from a unique perspective, loved nature as much as he loved his family, and was kind to the people around him. His love of learning and discovery left an impression on many, providing opportunities for young minds to explore the wonders of the natural world.
His adventurous spirit (his friends affectionately called him “Indiana Jones”), his generosity, and his lifelong commitment to education and exploration will be remembered by all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, María del Carmen Ayora Hilliard; his equally beloved daughter, Gail Hilliard Dawsy (Jeff); and grandson, Destin Dawsy (Kathleen).
His extended family includes: Denise and Brittany Nichols; Marcela, Peter, and Christian Lilliegren; Bertha, Marcela, and Elmo Ramos; and Juanpi Mantilla.
Friends are invited to send their condolences through the online guestbook available at https://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___www.MullinsCurtis.com___.YXAzOm11bGxpbnMtbWVtb3JpYWw6YTpvOjc5Zjg3YTNkZDRiNDk1NjMxNTc0NzUxOGJlY2FiOTJjOjc6ZGI5NTplMWUyMTQzNjcyNzkwOWFmNjk5MGJjZDZjODg0Y2M1NmM2Njk3MTU4MTMzMjAwYmE2ZTBmMjIwMDBjYTkwMTU5OnQ6VDpO.
Mullins & Curtis Affordable Funerals and Cremations, Cape Coral, was entrusted with his final care.
William Lewis Hilliard, “Bill”, de 89 años, falleció rodeado de amor y cuidados el jueves 29 de enero de 2026 en Cape Coral, Florida. Nació el 12 de febrero de 1936 en Chassahowitzka, Florida.
A Bill le encantaban la aventura y los viajes; fue constructor, educador y piloto privado. Fundó la Marine Science Station para niños y se desempeñó como Director de Crystal River High School. Amaba la vida, y la vida lo amó a él de igual manera.
Bill vivió una vida llena de pasión, curiosidad y aventura. Vio el mundo desde una perspectiva única, amó la naturaleza tanto como a su familia y fue amable con quienes lo rodeaban. Su amor por el aprendizaje y el descubrimiento dejó huella en muchos, brindando oportunidades a jóvenes mentes para explorar las maravillas del mundo natural.
Su espíritu aventurero (sus amigos lo llamaban cariñosamente “Indiana Jones”), su generosidad y su compromiso de toda la vida con la educación y la exploración serán recordados por todos los que lo conocieron.
Le sobreviven su amada esposa, María del Carmen Ayora Hilliard; su igualmente amada hija, Gail Hilliard Dawsy (Jeff); y su nieto, Destin Dawsy (Kathleen).Su familia extendida incluye: Denise y Brittany Nichols; Marcela, Peter y Christian Lilliegren; Bertha, Marcela y Elmo Ramos; y Juanpi Mantilla.
Los amigos están invitados a enviar sus condolencias a través del libro de visitas en línea disponible en: https://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___www.MullinsCurtis.com___.YXAzOm11bGxpbnMtbWVtb3JpYWw6YTpvOjc5Zjg3YTNkZDRiNDk1NjMxNTc0NzUxOGJlY2FiOTJjOjc6ZGI5NTplMWUyMTQzNjcyNzkwOWFmNjk5MGJjZDZjODg0Y2M1NmM2Njk3MTU4MTMzMjAwYmE2ZTBmMjIwMDBjYTkwMTU5OnQ6VDpO.
Mullins & Curtis Affordable Funerals and Cremations, en Cape Coral, fue la empresa encargada de su cuidado final.
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