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Hubert "Hugh" Kohnen, 84, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Promise Hospital in San Diego, CA of natural causes. He was born in Butler, Pennsylvania, to Mary & Hubert P. Kohnen.
Hugh was in the U.S. Marine Corp for 23 years. After the Marine Corp, he worked for Cubic in San Diego, CA for 15 years until he retired and moved to Yuma for about 20 years. Hugh joined the Lions Club and he volunteered for the Blind Center and also volunteered at the hospital for 5 years.
Hugh was very active in his community, was a very loving, and caring person.
Hubert is survived by his daughter, granddaughter, four sisters, and one brother. He was preceded in death by his son, three brothers, and both parents.
A Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. and Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Johnson Mortuary, 1415 S. 1st Avenue, Yuma. Final resting place will be at Desert Lawn Memorial Park.
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You will always be remembered for the huge heart you had. I am thankful and blessed for the time i got to know you and the love you showed to my son and I. You will always be Popi to him.
meaghan wallen
May 5, 2014
My Brother, I am so sad to lose you. You truly were a big brother to me and I have many wonderful memories. You served our country well and I remember missing you while I was so young. I have always been so proud that you were my brother. i love you and miss you so much already and I pray that we will meet in Heaven some day and walk together through Gods fields of flowers. I love you Hoopie.
Gail Wolfe
April 30, 2014
I WORKED FOR Hugh at Cubic in San Diego in the 70s. He was a fun and good man to work for. RIP Hugh!
Susan Tate
April 29, 2014
God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served.Thank YOU for your 23yrs,service,Hugh."When we look to heaven's scene,we will find the gates are guarded by Another United States MARINE"...Semper Fi.
Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
April 28, 2014
The Yuma Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recognizes the sacrifices your loved one and family have made for the freedom we all share. Thank you and May God Bless your family.
April 27, 2014
Hugh was instrumental in the success of "Chuck's Wagon" for the Yuma Noon Lions Club. Our family was grateful that this project, a gift from the family of Chuck Thomas, promoted cooperation among Yuma area Lions clubs, and generated money that went back into the community. I salute you, Hugh!
Charlotte Thomas
April 27, 2014
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