Memories of Brian O'Connell

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Brian O'Connell

Houston, TX & Boston, MA

October 5, 1966 - January 6, 2019

Oct 5, 1966 - Jan 6, 2019

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Gregory Boisson

Hey Brian, this day always brings mixed emotions. We lost you, but it also brings back so many great memories and unforgettable conversations. We miss you, mon ami.

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Mike Dorsey

Miss you, buddy. See you in the Kingdom…

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Keith Terry

Brian and I worked together very closely for 5 years. He and I received a Patent for barite movement together. He worked very hard to make Baroid the best Barite supplier we could be. He loved Chinese dumpling soup, good steaks and traveling the world. He enjoyed places like Singapore, Turkey, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Norway, Dubai, Morocco, India and Mexico. He will forever be missed for his fun spirit and great knowledge of Barite supply and logistics. Just remembering him today. I wish his family and friends the very best in 2022.

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Ivan Luckie

2011, Vail, CO, USA

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Ivan Luckie

I man... where to start? who to talk to? Brian, man!, why? I know I will say something all say, I miss you,... Read more I man... where to start? who to talk to? Brian, man!, why? I know I will say something all say, I miss you, no one knows me, just... Read more I man... where to start? who to talk to? Brian, man!,... Read more

Ivan Luckie

I met Brian at Halliburton, while he come down here to help us on purchasing, with the time we develop a ... Read more I met Brian at Halliburton, while he come down here to help us on purchasing, with the time we develop a good friendship, his ... Read more I met Brian at Halliburton, while he come down here... Read more

Claudia Millan

2005, Sicily, Italy

I met Brian at Mitsubishi international. Our friendship slowly developed and it turned into love. We were happily married for many years. We shared many ups and downs and although things didn’t turn out how we had expected, Brian has and always will hold a dear place in my heart. He was one of the smartest people I have ever met. His love for travel, music, food,and his love for life was unmeasurable. I pray that you’re resting in peace surrounded by your dad, your loving grandma, and our babies. You will be missed. Claudia

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Pat Kirchner

As the years passed I realized how much I enjoyed Brian as a friend, storyteller and co-worker.
As a Friend he was a compassionate, sincere friend who always said the right verbiage at the right time!
His many abroad adventurers were always more interesting due to his ability to provide his knowledgeable skillset bringing in his dry sense of humor to any and all customer interactions providing his
dry sense of humor combined with his knowledge to gain customer trust and closing valued contracts.
Many a late evening he would drop by our building to chat not just about his situations but always letting you know that he wanted to gain updates on what was our latest tribulations and work challenges not to mention our personal challenges in life resulting in him navigating to a platform that always made it more tolerant.
Brian O' Connell YOU will be missed but your soul will live on in our hearts and I'm sure any and all gates your soul travels to will become alive with true reality of you and your SOUL!
Pat Kirchner

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Gregory Boisson

2016, Houston, TX, USA

Micheline de Bievre, Brian O'Connell, Roberto Boehringer and Gregory Boisson

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Gregory Boisson

I met Brian in 2009 in Houston and we connected right away through long discussions in French and English... Read more I met Brian in 2009 in Houston and we connected right away through long discussions in French and English about cultures, life,... Read more I met Brian in 2009 in Houston and we connected right... Read more

Stephen Brown

2014, Cohasset, MA, USA

Although we only had a few opportunities to get to know Brian, they all were memorable. He was our house guest at the same time he was struggling with his vision problems. Despite the difficulties of navigating a new house with various one step changes in levels, he never complained. Encouraged by his Dad, Richard, a prominent geophysicist, we tried a variety of experiments to see if some visual exercises might help. We stretched a clothes line across a room and hung a tennis ball from this line at head height. I asked him to walk across the room punching at the ball without moving his head side to side. He was game. I remember after this he said, "okay I've done it now you try it,".... with a huge mischievous grin on his face. We also discussed the subtleties of hi-fi speakers, and I learned he had more than one, in fact almost a museum. His enthusiasm was contagious, and I ended up with a far more extensive speaker system than I knew I needed. Now Margie and I linger over breakfast and listen to a variety of music on our fantastic speaker system all thanks to Brian.

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Sonia Settipalli

2013, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico

Brian w/ Raj & Sonia Settipalli and Arturo & Karla Garcia

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Sonia Settipalli

Raj & I became good friends w/ Brian in 2011 due of our work in the mineral industry. In the Spring of 2013, he joined us in Acapulco for a few days of R&R. Brian had an amazing ear for languages and just as he spoke French fluently, he also spoke Spanish very well. I could see that as the days passed, his Spanish naturally improved as he relaxed and made friends everywhere he went. On a day trip to Taxco, Guerrero, we all enjoyed watching him absorb the beauty & culture of our gorgeous surroundings.  He was a great foodie & his knowledge of world cuisines was impressive. Sharing a meal with him was always a joy because he thoroughly enjoyed food & all company so completely. Meals were never boring as he retold stories of his travels abroad. Brian was also one of the most intelligent person I've ever met & I learned a lot from him over the years. He ultimately became family & he will be missed greatly. I have faith that I will see him again someday, but until then, he will live in our hearts & our collective memories.

Raj & I became good friends w/ Brian in 2011 due of our work in the mineral industry. In the Spring of 2013,... Read more Raj & I became good friends w/ Brian in 2011 due of our work in the mineral industry. In the Spring of 2013, he joined us in Acapulco... Read more Raj & I became good friends w/ Brian in 2011 due of... Read more

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Mariana Pena-Dell

2016, Houston, TX, USA

BAROID HIP (and cool) Latin night

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2016, Houston, TX, USA

Karaoke - Hotel California

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2016, Houston, TX, USA

When I met Brian - we were sharing office cubes when he moved to Houston. He was talking loud on the phone, I looked at him with bad eyes.... few months later we were great colleagues . He sounded so romantic talking French to some of our suppliers He later used his good Spanish to impress all the single “señoritas“.
Last time he visited our home...Brian karaoke “Hotel California“ for all the Latin Baroid IDP gang ! Many memories of Brian I would like to share with you Micheline when you are in Town!
Micheline - you did a great job rising such a great gentlemen !
His life in earth was short but his accomplishments were many ! He is on a higher being’s memory and I have faith...He will give us another opportunity to hug Brian again !

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Donna Leger

A brilliant mind lost to soon. I will miss Brian's wit and listening to his stories from visiting so many different countries. He lived life to the fullest and he will be greatly missed.

Donna Leger
Baroid

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Santiago Carassale

Micheline, my condolences, Brian was one of the most influential professionals I met, a mentor and most of all a loyal and amazing friend. Will be forever missed

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Mi Nguyen

Brian is an amazing person and forever missed. Brian is an amazing person and forever missed. Brian is an amazing person and forever missed.

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Lion Kirkels

We thank Brian for his contribution to the Barytes-Association,which he served as president during 2011-2015.
Many good and inspirational meetings under his leadership
Lion Kirkels
Acting president of the Barytes-Association

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Yeshika Diaz

2015, Houston, TX, USA

Wine Steward

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Yeshika Diaz

It was a lovely dinner at Brian's home, he always knew everything about wines! It was a lovely dinner at Brian's home, he always knew everything about wines! It was a lovely dinner at Brian's home, he always knew... Read more

Mariana Pena-Dell

Yeshika - I met you at one of those dinner parties. Brian was also great at connecting people - coaching... Read more Yeshika - I met you at one of those dinner parties. Brian was also great at connecting people - coaching . Saludos bella amiga... Read more Yeshika - I met you at one of those dinner parties.... Read more

Yeshika Diaz

2011, Miami, FL, USA

Sightseeing Miami City

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Yeshika Diaz

It was fun to spend time together, walks, good food (he loved good food), good times... It was fun to spend time together, walks, good food (he loved good food), good times... It was fun to spend time together, walks, good food... Read more

Mike Dorsey

Micheliene, I was so sorry to learn of Brian’s passing. He was a great guy and a great friend. My sadness is for those of us he left behind because I know that Brian is with the Lord now. We will most certainly see him again and that will be a Great Day.

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