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Brian Tulaba Obituary
Brian K. Tulaba, 38, passed away on July 19, 2009, while at home with his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 13 years Jane Ellen French Tulaba, 2 loving children; Brian K. Tulaba, Jr. and Madison Tulaba, parents; John and Helen Tulaba, sister; Erica Byrne, brothers; Gary Tulaba (Randi), Glen Tulaba, and numerous family and friends. He proudly served in the USAF for 14 years. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. A Mass will be celebrated on July 23, 2009 at 11:30 am at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church 9883 Marbach Rd, TX 78245. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution can be made to the Brian K. Tulaba Memorial Fund.
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for Brian Tulaba
Rachel Brown
August 20, 2009
My condolences to the Tulaba family.
Bryan Spill
August 19, 2009
To the family of Brian,
I just recently found out about his passing. My prayers are with you all. I went to highschool in Bayport with him. He had always been a cheerful person. Always funny and messing around. He was my friend even though we had lost contact through the years.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Bryan T. Spill
Barbara Hahs
August 16, 2009
Jane, Brian, Jr. and Maddie: My heart-felt sympathy goes out to you during this time. Brian, your husband and dad, was a wonderful, loving and kind man. He was the first person I met when I first came do SAT to stay with Wendy and the boys while Marc was deployed. The friendship he extended to my family and to me will never be forgotten. Jane, Brian, Jr. and Maddie, I miss seeing you all and will definitely miss the football games. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Bythrow
July 30, 2009
Brian,
I loved you like a brother. The whole Bythrow clan misses you.
Pat, Melody & all the rest.
Cesar Ramos
July 29, 2009
Jane, Brian Jr, and Madison,
Although we only met a few times while my family and I were stationed with you and Brian in Hawaii, I felt I knew all of you. Your husband (father) was a great loving man. He loved you all with the greatest passion as he did his job. Our conversations were always about you and never about him. He is in a better place and I am very honored to have known and worked along him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you move forward, just know your husband (father) is in a better place now
July 29, 2009
Jane you and your children will be in our thoughts and prayers.
May God continue to give you strength and peace in the future.
Martha Sue Barrow.
Jim & Jean McMann
July 29, 2009
Jane, Brian Jr. and Maddie,
My wife and I share your grief on the passing of your husband and dad. We knew Brian growing up in Blue Point, NY. He was a close friend of my son ,Michael. He was always an outstanding individual. We were constantly pleased that he was Mike's friend. I always enjoyed talking sports with him.
We were very fortunate to have spend time with Brian and your family when we visited our son's family in Hawaii. We have very fond memories of having dinner with you at Hickham AFB and seeing our grandson Ryan enjoying playing with Maddie.
I know he is looking down from heaven with a huge smile and giving God talks about different sports teams.
Each and everyone of you will constantly be in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can ever be of assistance.
Jim and Jean McMann
Jeff & Christine Schwefler
July 28, 2009
Brian will always be in our hearts as he will be for all those who met him. He lived life everyday enjoying his family, friends and even those he just met giving each one of us a piece of his loving heart. He will always be the one we will remember as strong, kind and the best of friends. He leaves behind his most treasured loves, Jane, Brain,Jr. and of course Maddie. Our prayers, sorrow and thoughts will be with you all everyday until we once again meet Brian at the gates of heaven. Brian was and will forever be a great friend to us all. We will remember him always.
Brian --Hickman Beach --Banana Boat rides
July 28, 2009
Shannon Cagler
July 28, 2009
Stationed at Eglin AFB in Florida for several years with Brian, he was like my big brother. I was there to see the wonderful relationship blossom with Jane. We have stayed in contact over the years. His soft heart, superb sense of humor, practical jokester personality, and infectious laugh will be missed by all who had the distinct honor to meet him. Many hugs to those who are mourning his lost. ~Shannon Cagler
Madison Preschool Hawaii 2005
Teri Jones
July 28, 2009
Brian was one of the few very involved fathers in preschool. He was in our classroom regularly and came with us on field trips! I will always remember his presence at Hickam Elementary School, especially preschool classroom E-6. His smile lit up the room and his presence lit up Madi's whole face! God is with you.
Brian Bailey
July 28, 2009
Jane, Brian Jr, and Madison,
I am praying for each of you daily. You guys had a wonderful man in your life. I loved him dearly. He will forever be in our hearts and all of you will forever be in my prayers. If any of you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to call me. I will be there. I love each of you.
Danielle Esposito
July 27, 2009
Dear Aunt Helen and Uncle Jack
I was heartbroken when my mother told me about Brian. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane, I am Brian's second cousin and though it has been a long time since I last saw Brian I will never forget his big smile when I was growing up. May God bless you and your children always.
All my love
Danielle (De Mucci)
July 27, 2009
Jane, Brian, Madison ~
My heart breaks as I think of you and the loss you're dealing with. I am so sorry... Brian's enthusiasm and love that he had for the three of you continues to inspire me! I'll never forget when he told me how excited he was that he and Madi were going to the Cheetah Girls BOTH nights that they were in Hawaii!! And, I was dreading one concert!! I loved watching Brian do the cheers with Madi when I had the pleasure of coaching her. I know he'll continue to be with you in hearts and soul.
Lots of love and prayers,
Jan Workman
Michael McMann
July 25, 2009
Brian was a friend of mine during high school on Long Island. I lost touch with him for 15+ years only to be reacquainted with Brian and his family in Hawaii. What a great family he had and we're so deeply sorry for your loss.
The McMann's
Adrian Klingel
July 24, 2009
Rest in Peace Tully. Good times in tech school with you. As a kid from the midwest I loved your Big City accent and your easy manner.
Lisa Halstead
July 24, 2009
Jane, Brian Jr. and Madison,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. It has been a long time but I can still remember Brain's laughter and friendship. God bless you
LeAnn Luft
July 23, 2009
Jane, Brian Jr, and Madison,
No words can heal the pain you feel as your husband/dad was “taken” from you so soon. Remember the good times and how happy you were as a family. Brian loved you more than words could describe. Cherish the fond memories and the crazy photos you have together. With your faith you know he’s truly in a better place. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We’re here for you so don’t hesitate to call.
When I saw the collage of photos today I smiled. The pictures I saw of Brian is the way I will always remember him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Luft Family (LeAnn and Donovan)
Lori Cavin
July 23, 2009
Thanksgiving in the "dark" - what great memories we hold of your incredible family! May our Lord greet him with open arms. The Cavin Family
July 23, 2009
Jane, Our hearts are with you and your children. We are very sorry for your loss. Brian will be miss.
The Medina Family
Ssgt Oscar media and Family
Traci Barth
July 23, 2009
Jane, Brian, and Maddie:
I am so sorry for your loss. Your husband and dad was an amazing man and I feel so blessed to have gotten to know him and work with his amazing son. You have a beautiful family and I know you all will cherish memories of him forever. You all are so strong. God bless all of you. I love you all, especially you Brian and Maddie :)
Jason Sagan
July 23, 2009
Brian was one of the happiest people I have ever met. He loved life, his family and serving his country. Granted he's in a better place now but I can only feel regret that he was taken from everyone far too early. I'm sure his family will always remember Brian as a great man and patriot. God please be with them through this tough time and allow them to keep peace and love in their hearts as Brian did throughout his bout with cancer.
God bless you Brian, may you rest in piece my friend.
Jason Sagan and family
Jason Sagan
July 23, 2009
Brian was one of the happiest people I have ever met. He loved life, his family and serving his country. Granted he's in a better place now but I can only feel regret that he was taken from everyone far too early. I'm sure his family will always remember Brian as a great man and patriot. God please be with them through this tough time and allow them to keep peace and love in their hearts as Brian did throughout his bout with cancer.
God bless Brian, may you rest in piece my friend.
Jason Sagan and family
Jose garza
July 23, 2009
Jane we are truely sorry for your loss, Know that you,Brian & Maddie are in our prayers & our hearts. Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with. Jose Garza & Family(San Antonio)
Chris & Tasha Purington and girls
July 22, 2009
You are all in our prayers!!!! We are so sorry to hear of Brian's passing! He was a great friend and we will always remember him!!!!! He loved you all so much...we knew that in just the short time we lived as neighbors!!!! God bless you all!!
July 22, 2009
Jane, Brian, and Madi,
We are sending you our deepest sympathies. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have so many wonderful memories of our time in Hawaii. We cherish those memories and our friendship. I know the miles between us are many, but know that we are only an e-mail or phone call away.
Shane, Nicole, and Lexi McGee
Lisa Hall
July 22, 2009
Jane, you and your family are in my prayers. Please let me know if you need anything at all.
Lisa, Mike Sundborg, Trey Leath.
Lara Burnett
July 22, 2009
Words are difficult to find that adequately express my sorrow and sympathies for your family at this time. I am a better person for having known Brian and feel truly blessed from knowing his "angels-on-earth": Jane, Brian Jr., and Madison. He lives on through his family and friends!
John Schott
July 22, 2009
Jane, Brian Jr. and Madison,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of deep sorrow. Brian was truly a great man, father and friend. I will never forget his enormous smile and his infectious laugh. He truly loved each of you with all his heart. May you find strength in his love for you and your faith. Brian may have been taken from you way to soon but God has a bigger plan for him. I have no doubt he is already at work on fulfilling that plan with a huge smile, filling laughter throughout heaven, while maintaining an eye on each of you. Even though he is not with you any longer nobody can ever take him away from your heart. Take strength in your memories and knowing that he loved you more than anything else. He will truly be missed by everyone he touched in life and I will always have nothing but fond memories of Brian.
Jane, you and Brian were my strength and inspiration while we were stationed together in Guam. I routinely look back on the days we spent together as some of the best in my life. Those are the memories I will keep and hold close to my heart of Brian. If you, Brian Jr. or Madison ever need anything I am always here.
John and Helen,
Even though Brian has passed his memories will be forever. You truly raised an amazing son and he will be missed by everyone that served with him. Take pride in his many accomplishments while he served our great country and find strength in your memories. May God bless you, Erica, Randi, and Glen in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.
John Schott
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