Irene Abalos Thomas' Obituary
Ode to Irene, This love of mine goes on and on. Though life is empty since you have gone. You're always on my mind, though out of sight. It's lonesome through the day. And oh, the night, I cry my heart out, it's bound to break. Since nothing matters, let it break. I ask the sun and the moon. The stars that shine, What's to become of it, This love of mine. -Frank Sinatra-
Irene passed on September 11th, 2020 at the Kaiser Hospital. Irene was born September 15th, 1925 in Kahaluu, Hawaii to Manuel Abalos and Kelina Egbos Abalos. Irene graduated from McKinley High School in 1943. She worked for the Mutual Telephone Company from 1943 to 1945. It was at McKinley High School dance that Peter had has sister Grace get Irene's phone number and the rest is history. They were married at St. Patrick Church in Kaimuki on October 28th 1945 and renewed their 73rd wedding anniversary there. They traveled and lived in many places (Maryland, France, Kentucky and Illinois) making many new friends during Peter's military career in the Army. Home for them was always Hawaii. Irenedid many years volunteering at the Red Cross from 1963-1988 and received the Red Cross Certificate of Recognition. One of her many highlights in her life besides her son Peter III was her Hole in One at West Loch golf course. Her garden was her pride and joy spending many hours tending to it.
Irene is survived her husband Peter Jr., her son Peter III (Tyris) of Federal Way, WA., sister-in-law Loretta Abalos and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in passing by her parents, baby daughter Joy, sister Anna, brother-in-law Ted Estrella, Marcelina, brother-in-law Salvador Lutao, brother Gaspar (Tommy) Abalos, nephew Phillip Lutao, niece Christina Lutao, brother-in-law Rudolph Thomas Sr., his wife Rowen, sister-in-law Mildred, husband Jacob Lau, sister-in-law Grace, husband Joseph Castor, sister-in-law Gloria, husband Raymond Dumolt, and her niece Ann Dumolt.
Private Services to be held at a later date. In lieu of flower, your favorite charity or American Cancer Society.
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