John Albert Hyles

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my husband John Albert Hyles who left us on May 8, 2024 at the age of 76.  He passed in his sleep at home in Ridgecrest surrounded by family and loved ones.

He always had a sense of humor and was loved by all he knew. He had plenty of wisdom to share and cherished every moment he spent with family and friends.

Al was born October 13, 1947 at the Navel Ordinance Test Station, China Lake, CA. He was preceded in death by parents Thurman and Helen Hyles and survived by his wife Mary Bernadette, children Gia M Weber (Chuck), Trisha H Hyles, Ray T Hyles (Courtney), 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, sisters LeVon Cook (Andy), Laura Angeles (Ralph), numerous nephews, nieces on both sides of the family as well as many, many cousins on both sides of the family.

He was a member of Saint Ann's Parish for over 50 years, had a long career in Civil Service for 38 years and a lifelong passion for baseball and softball, from Little League to the Babe Ruth and Pony Colt leagues as well as Burroughs High School where he was Baseball MVP in 1965. He was a great all-around catcher, pitcher, and hitter with numerous home run hitting records on ball fields at China Lake, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Arrowhead Stadium for over 500 feet. In addition to playing baseball and softball, he also coached little league, loved fishing and was an avid golfer.

Viewing will be held June 14th at 5pm to 8pm at Holland and Lyons Mortuary (216 S Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555)

Services will be Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Saint Ann's Church

(446 West Church Ave., Ridgecrest, CA, 93555)

A rosary will be held at 10:30 AM, preceding the funeral mass at 11AM officiated by Father Santiago Iriarte.

Followed by interment at Desert Memorial Park (801 San Bernardino Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555)

Followed by a reception at Monsignor Cleary Parish Hall at St Ann's Church with food, refreshments, and a video as well as a podium available for people to say a few words and share memories of Al.