Teyen “Daniel” HU

April 9, 1930 – October 13, 2025

Teyen “Daniel” Hu, 95, of Laguna Woods, CA, passed away at Memorial Care Saddleback Medical Center  on October 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born in  Zhejiang province, China, Teyen was the middle of five children. His family moved to Taiwan in the mid-1940s, where he graduated from The National Tainan First Senior High School–one of the most prestigious high schools in that country– and later earned a degree in Engineering from National Taiwan Normal University. He immigrated to the United States to pursue graduate studies at the University of Connecticut,  earning a master’s degree in civil engineering in 1967. 

Teyen went on to build an extraordinary career, contributing his talents to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Weapons Defense, and most notably, NASA’s Space Shuttle program—a highlight of his professional life.

Outside of work, Teyen was known for his love of gardening, fishing, tennis, traveling, and nutrition and exercise. He deeply cherished time spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren, and felt blessed to fulfill his dream of “holding his grandchildren’s children.”  

Teyen is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 65 years, Ching Ying “Kim” Hu; their children, James Hu (Annie), Mary Levine (Steve) and Julie Langie; their eight grandchildren, Jenny, Katelyn, Rebecca, Philip, Emily, Christopher, Samantha, and Charlie; and their great-grandchildren, Flynn and Calvin. 

A celebration of Teyen’s life will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Ivy Park at Laguna Woods. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or World Wildlife Fund, causes close to Teyen’s heart.

Teyen will be remembered for his kindness, quiet strength, and unwavering love of his family.