Book of Memories for Thomas "Duckie" Kauai

Condolence From Carol Mae Watanabe Takahashi-MHS '63

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Message sent to Ann Burd: Carol Mae says: "I saw him at the Alumni reunion 3 years ago and he looked fine. He was always a smiling, happy guy. I have a photo we took with him on Maui when we all bumped into him at the Pukalani Superette (this was another trip on Maui that Wendell mentioned). How sad to hear he passed away."

Condolence From Wendell Enomoto-MHS '63

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Message sent to Ann Burd: Wendell says "He was a great running back for our football team. He will not be forgotten. I met him one year on one of my Maui trips and he looked good. It's a great loss."

Condolence From Sharon Watanabe Souza-MHS'64

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Message sent to Ann Burd: Sharon recalls Thomas: "His contribution to many thrilling football games was appreciated! Although I didn't know him personally, I still remember his face after all these years."

Condolence From Ann Takakura - MHS'63

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Message sent to Ann Burd: Ann's remembrance: "Well, I didn't have any classes with him. I just remember him as being quiet person that kept to himself. I think the last reunion we had on Maui was the most he ever said to me and I discovered his personality. Nice guy."

Condolence From "Jack" Souza - MHS '63

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Message sent to Ann Burd: Jack remembers Thomas: "Sorry to hear of his death. I remember him as a quiet, reserved individual."

Condolence From Dorothy Nishida - MHS'63

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Message sent to Ann Burd: Dorothy recalls: "I can clearly see his face from the high school days and it's hard to imagine him gone."

Condolence From Marvin "Hui" Bainbridge-MHS'63

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Following was sent to Ann Burd: Hui Remembers Thomas: "I remember all the good times he and I had...He sat right in front of me in class......What a football player!"

Condolence From Eunice Watanabe Saito

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Family of the late Thomas Kauai, Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. When I think back to high school days, I picture Thomas in his Sabers football uniform. I enjoyed chatting with him at our class reunion at the Rinzai Church in Paia in 2007. Take comfort that he lives in the hearts of those who knew him. Sincere sympathy, Eunice Watanabe Saito, Kamuela, Hawaii.

Condolence From Estrella Tolentino Davis

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I am so sorry to hear of Thomas' passing. I had the opportunity to spend wonderful moments with Thomas at the last MHS class reunion. He joined our table and told us he was coaching for a "makuli" (old folks) team. He tried to recruit all of us (guys and gals) to join his team!!! Thomas got us laughing as he shared hilarious coaching stories. He was such a wonderful storyteller. Thomas, keep them laughing up there!

Condolence From Sandra Pascua Tanahara

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I got reacquainted with Thomas at our class gathering during the Old Maui High School Reunion a few years ago. We met in the parking lot, sat at the same table, and had a lot to talk about throughout the evening. I'm glad I got to see him after all those years; we never seemed to have anything to do with each other in high school, so I was glad we connected that night. I was very sorry to hear of his passing. I will always remember him as he was at the reunion.

Condolence From Tim & Ann (Nishimoto) Burd

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Our heartfelt sympathies to Thomas' family. I am Thomas' classmate, born and raised in Kula. Recall driving to Ulupalakua to watch rodeo and other "cowboy" activities, "yahooing" Kauai and Purdy classmates! All precious memories which will be cherished. Am sure Thomas is "running fast and hard" on Heaven's Football Team - Number 44! Go Thomas! Made MHS proud. God keep Thomas in his care. Aloha and A Hui Ho Thomas. Ann Nishimoto Burd - MHS '63

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Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT