Father Peter Higgins

Father Peter Higgins died on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 83 years. He was born April 4, 1929 in Tullymore, Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland to the late George and Annie Campbell Heekin (also known as Higgins).

He was ordained to the Priesthood at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Waterford, Ireland on June 17, 1956 for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. He worked in the Archdiocese of San Antonio from September 1956 until April 1982 when he continued to work in the newly formed Diocese of Victoria. He also worked in the Diocese of Austin during his retirement years.

Fr. Peter served in the following Parishes: St. Margaret Mary’s, (San Antonio), St. Cornelius (Karnes City), St. Joseph (Yoakum), St. Mary Magdalen (San Antonio), Our Lady of Victory (Victoria), St. Michael (Cuero), St. Andrew (Hillje) (Louise), Founding Pastor of Holy Family (Victoria), St. Peter (Blessing), Our Lady of the Lake (Sunrise Beach), and St. Paul the Apostle (Horseshoe Bay).

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Teresa Heekin, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services are as follows: the Vigil will be held 7:00 pm Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus Church, 704 Mallette Drive, Victoria, Texas. The Funeral Liturgy will be held 10:00 am Monday, November 26, 2012 at Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus Church, Victoria, Texas. The Most Reverend David E. Fellhauer officiating.

The Final Funeral Liturgy will be held at the Church of the Holy Family in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland. Burial will follow at the Church of the Holy Family Cemetery in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland

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