Age 92, of Makakilo, HI, passed away February 24, 2022 in Bakersfield, CA. Born January 12, 1930 in Hartford, CT. He moved his family to Oahu in 1968 where he worked in Supply at Hickam AFB for 31 yrs. He retired as a COL from the USAF after 39 yrs. He loved to play golf and bowl and, after retiring, played in a senior softball league. He enjoyed meeting friends once a week for coffee at McDonald's in Kapolei and hanging out after weekday mass for potluck and socializing. He bowled into his late 80's and then continued to drive to the bowling alley to see his friends. Predeceased by wife of 61 yrs., Barbara Hyland, daughter, Roberta Briones and brother, Gerald Hyland. He is survived by son, David Hyland; daughter, Donna (Fred) Fujihara; grandsons, Ryan (Vanntha) and Eric (Sharain) Fujihara; 3 great- grandsons; sister, Helen Hyland, niece, nephews and cousins. Visitation 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2022, at St. Jude Catholic Church (92-455 Makakilo Dr.). Mass begins at 11:00 a.m. A private Committal Service will be held at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha Attire.
Age 92, of Makakilo, HI, passed away February 24, 2022 in Bakersfield, CA. Born January 12, 1930 in Hartford, CT. He moved his family to Oahu in 1968 where he worked in Supply at Hickam AFB for 31 yrs. He retired as a COL from the USAF after 39 yrs. He loved to play golf and bowl and, after retiring, played in a senior softball league. He enjoyed meeting friends once a week for coffee at McDonald's in Kapolei and hanging out after weekday mass for potluck and socializing. He bowled into his late 80's and then continued to drive to the bowling alley to see his friends. Predeceased by wife of 61 yrs., Barbara Hyland, daughter, Roberta Briones and brother, Gerald Hyland. He is survived by son, David Hyland; daughter, Donna (Fred) Fujihara; grandsons, Ryan (Vanntha) and Eric (Sharain) Fujihara; 3 great- grandsons; sister, Helen Hyland, niece, nephews and cousins. Visitation 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2022, at St. Jude Catholic Church (92-455 Makakilo Dr.). Mass begins at 11:00 a.m. A private Committal Service will be held at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha Attire.
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