Colin J. Halleland

Colin Halleland, 18, of Irvine, CA, and formerly of Rochester, passed away February 5th, 2018 in Irvine, as a result of a motorcycle accident. The Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 10th at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester. We will celebrate Colin's life. Colin 'Col' James Halleland was born April 8th, 1999 to Greg Halleland and Melissa (Jensen) Niichel. He attended Schaeffer Academy and graduated from Lourdes High School in '17. Colin played baseball and hockey at Lourdes, but his true love was being on his bike! Colin purchased his own Harley just before he turned 16. He loved riding motorcycle, gaming with all his buds, and photography. Col loved riding his bike into the mountains and taking pictures of God's creation. He was attending Orange Coast College in Irvine, and also worked at the "rinks" owned by the Anaheim Ducks, a professional hockey team. Colin is survived by his mother Melissa (Chad) Niichel of Rochester; father Greg Halleland of Minneapolis; sisters Kayla Halleland of Irvine, CA, Jaiden Niichel of Rochester, and Maya Niichel of Rochester; Maternal grandparents Abel and Nancy Dockter of Rochester; paternal grandmother Judy Renwick of Austin, and maternal great-grandma Anneliese Buskowiak-Johnson of Rochester; also by a plethora of aunts, uncles, cousins and great friends. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather Gary Halleland and maternal grandfather Michael Jensen. The family asks if you could bring your favorite photo of Colin to the service to be displayed on a photo wall. Memorials may be designated to the Rochester Youth Hockey Association. Arrangements are with Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Pl. NW of Rochester. www.ranfranzandvinefh.com