May God bless and keep him and his family.

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to  you Marites and the whole family. May Tom rest peacefully in the loving arms of the Lord.  Condolence from us, Edgar Canosa and family. 

Group photo of the Class of '70 ~ ~ 45th Class Reunion.  Tom is seated on the grass (left to right, 3rd individual).

Photo taken at 45th Class Reunion with the Varsity Cheerleaders.

Aloha Yano Ohana!   Our deepest condolences on the passing of classmate Thomas D. Yano '70, a very proud Crusader in mind, body, & spirit!   First classmate Aaron Kakinami, then classmate Keith Ching, and now Tom.  What a tragic loss of our brothers on Kauai.  Aloha 'oe, Aloha 'oe . . . until we meet again Tom!

The Class of '70
Saint Louis High School
Brotherhood for Life
  

My brother, Tom always had a friendly sense of humor, which he enjoyed along with all of us, his family and friends.

From his younger years and into his adulthood, Tom always enjoyed surfing. During predawn surfing sessions, we enjoyed talking story and laughing; to enjoy being there together, just as much as the waves themselves.

It was through surfing that Tom decided to live in Kauai for his life.

During his junior year at Saint Louis high school, he and his longtime friend, Tommy, Yoshida, shaved their summer work money to go on an annual surfing safari in Kauai.
During this time he made the decision as a young man to come back to live there and make his life there.

True to his promise to himself, after law school, he moved to Kauai for a lifetime of raising a nice family, and developing a professional career that provided for his needs and wants through his love for others..

Tom sincerely loved many, many others…



To Auntie Precy, Shay, Marielle, and Aleah,

Sending our thoughts and love from Tampa FL.  There are no words we could say to ease the pain, and we pray that you'll find comfort in times like this.  It must have been hard, but remember, Uncle Tom is finally in peace - without suffering or pain.    Such an honor getting to know and working for him, even for a short time.   Just know that Uncle Tom significantly impacted my professional growth, and I thank HIM for this.  Such a blessing to have him be a part of our family.    Wishing we are there to celebrate his life with you all.  Again, our condolences and we truly love you.    May the Almighty God gives you the comfort and may Uncle Tom rest in peace.  

Love,
Kearsten, Henry, Dominic, and Joi (Jones Family, Tampa FL)

Tom is a dear friend.  I learned many life lessons from him.  “Onward ever, backward never” Prayers for his Ohana!

hanging out with his huge ohana .. st. louis heights.. smoking in the boys room.. wild and fast times at st. louis high school.. rotc, wrestling, and making the grades. aloha tom. rest in peace.  

Fly high with the Angels to Paradise Tom.. and pray for the family you left behind. Watch them from up above and guide your children for a beautiful and peaceful life…. Sorry, we can not come to say farewell to you for the last time. 
    Till we meet again cousin-in- law. 

To the family of the Late Thomas D.  Yano: my heart-felt condolences.  So sorry to hear of your loss.  I was a classmate of "Tommy" during grade school at Star of the Sea. Later, after he graduated from St. Louis High School, I would bump into Thomas at Ala Moana Macy's/Liberty House where he worked part-time in the shoe department while attending UH-Manoa. He was always friendly as we reconnected in our short conversations. 

The class of '70 recently had our missed 50th + added two years due to the pandemic Reunion. Many of us reminisced about our 8th grade reunion at Star of the Sea Cafeteria. We wondered how our male classmates were doing.  Unfortunately, Thomas was not in my 7th or 8th grade classes as I tried to look for him in our class pictures. 

My thoughts and prayers be with you all as he awaits you in Heaven.

Our sincerest condolences to you aunty Precy and cousins shay, marielle and aleah and the rest of the bereaved family.  May you be comforted with the  thought that he is now in a better place with the Lord., no more pains and suffering. Our prayers for the eternal repose of uncle Tom, may he rest in peace. 
                                                Love and  hugs from: 
                                                  Homer and Marliss

Our deepest condolences to you and the girls.  We pray for your comfort and strength. May you all be filled with the good memories you had together. 

Through the many tasks we tackled through the dance years,  he was always there with a smile!

I  wanted to tell you thank you for the lessons you taught me while I was running your store in terms of business managing people maturing as a young adult Also for taking me to Chicago that was quite the trip and I have not forgotten it thank you so much for inspiring me to reach for my dreams in terms of my career.  Uncle Tom you will be missed but never forgotten as the say in Liverpool “you will never walk alone”

With love ,
The Fontana ohana 

Our deepest condolences to you Marites ,children and to the whole family !  
Eternal rest grant unto Tom’s soul Oh Lord . And let the perpetual light shine upon him . May he rest in eternal peace. Amen 🙏



Our sincere condolences, Auntie Tess, Shay, Marielle, and Aleah. Uncle Tom always had a smile and warm hug for us and we're so sorry for this tremendous loss. We wish we could celebrate his life with you in person, please know we're there in spirit. Love,  Brett, Erin, Caleb, Emeline, and Indiana Shoemaker 

Jan and I knew Tom most recently as a ballroom dancer, where he and Marites were a kind, good-humored, and always-competent mainstay of the group, one of the couples we depended on when showcasing a routine.  Tom's gentle smile, always-ready humor, skill, and enthusiasm made him a standout -- and make it hard to believe that he's left us now.  Our condolences to Marites and their daughters...
Mike and Jan Plumer

What a kind and gentle soul Tom always was.  Our memories of him with us in Tokyo will always be cherished as special times together.  Thinking of his dear wife and 3 daughters...may his beautiful spirit live on with you all.
All our love, 
Cousin Norine & son Miles XO

Sorrowful goodby to Mr. Yano.  As his client when we met and then his open friendship over the last 14 years was so appreciated. The enjoyable conversations always focused on his family, the center of his world. He will be missed.

OBITUARY

Thomas Yano

November 26, 1952 – October 24, 2022

Borthwick Kauaʻi Mortuary

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