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Lawrence Patrick Zablan
1949 - 2014
Lawrence Patrick Zablan
1949 - 2014
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Lawrence Zablan Obituary
He was born to the late Jensen K. Zablan and Annette Louise Kim Han, October 14, 1949, in Honolulu, HI. Uncle Larry graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1967. He married Julie-Ann Malczon-Zablan in June 1994.
Uncle Larry was a life long educator of Hawaiiana and very passionate about sharing his love of the culture with all those he came in to contact with. He started off as a tour bus driver, singing to the tourists on board and sharing little tidbits of Hawai?i trivia. Uncle Larry was known to throw in a joke or two and was always able to woo the crowd. Over the years his love for the people and Hawaiian culture grew as did his knowledge of the islands. Eventually Uncle Larry began teaching the other drivers how to use their "5 senses" in order to share the true meaning of ALOHA. After 42 years of service with Roberts Hawaii, Uncle Larry retired in December of 2013.
Uncle Larry is survived by his daughter Leslie Diane Kawehilani (Zablan) Bailon; stepson Ronald Loo; stepson Andrew "Bo" Loo; stepdaughter Jamie Guerra; granddaughter Kamelelananahenahe "Nahe" Bailon; grandson Ku?umakaonaona "Maka" Bailon; granddaughter Anela Loo; grandson Seth "Keka" Loo; granddaughter Daijha Loo; granddaughter Reagan Guerra; granddaughter Madison Guerra; great-grandson Skyden Loo-Rosales; great-grandson Tyson Loo-Rosales; great-granddaughter Merahi Teriipaia-Loo; and great-grandson Kionu Pasco.
The family is requesting that there be no flower arrangements but lei are welcomed.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Borthwick Mortuary in the Maunakea & Vineyard Chapel.
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April 20, 2015
Godspeed Larry. I loved watching baseball with you. Thank you for your kindness.
Robby Senn
Malia Akiona
April 11, 2015
AKUA BLESS YOU AND A HUI HOU
April 10, 2015
Hope you're doing good up there papa. I miss you a lot. Nahe
April 7, 2015
Larry,
Thanks to you, here I am sitting at my desk at Kapi'olani Community College, in my new position of Outreach Coordinator for the Continuing Education dept. This job I now have is because of you!!, in addition to my Instructor position of the Hawai'i State Tour Certification Course..as I was researching on Google,and your photo came up....I am so grateful to you and miss you lots, I thank God for all you have done and all you are continuing to do..Love Always, Malia Alice Kawohionalani Akiona
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Ray Goto
July 18, 2014
Larry, this comes as a shock to me...I have such fond memories of our 'younger' days. Fishing/camping, jamming with your brothers, and other adventures you took me on.
·I am saddened, and will truly miss you...
Rhonda & Paulo Faleafine
April 26, 2014
Larry may you rest in peace. To his Ohana so sorry that we did not attended his funeral, Paulo and I didn't know he had passed. We were so fortunate that he was our Best Man for our Wedding 11/1975... He was a good friend to us and since we relocated to Maui we lost touch. God bless.. Aloha pumehana... Paulo & Rhonda Faleafine
Robby Senn
March 27, 2014
Larry,
I always enjoyed the family reunions.
Your hospitality was truly wonderful. You
are a great ambassador and a gentleman.
The bus tours were unforgettable.
Godspeed
Malia Alice Kawohionalani-Akiona
March 8, 2014
Larry, your spirit is so strong, as I have asked in previous messages, for you to guide me to carry on your legacy, you answered my plea, I am now in contact with KCC and we will be bringing the class back!!
I know you are with God and still by your families side..Mahalo Larry...
Julie Malczon-Zablan
March 7, 2014
Those of you who joined us in celebrating the life of Larry "Uncle" Zablan I'd like to thank you for joining myself, my children, grandchildren and greats as well as his brothers n wifes. We will always miss and love him.
Malia Alice Kawohionalani-Akiona
March 3, 2014
I MISS YOU!!! I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!!PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR SIGNS THAT YOU ARE WITH ME, PLEASE, LARRY, HELP ME CONTINUE YOUR LEGACY..."LARRY'S LEGACY" ME KE ALOHA PAU OLE, ALOHA OE, A HUI HOU!
Cindy aka TAZ Buan-Sugai
March 2, 2014
Uncle Larry, I am grateful that you took the time to teach me about tours, Hawaii, and plants. I learned so much. I now share it with my daughter. Give our Aloha to Ben and the gang. You are a treasure that we will all cherish. Mahalo Nui Loa Uncle Larry! Rest in Peace.
March 2, 2014
Larry, A great high school friend, I remember all the good times we had, from picking mango and eating it in class, fishing where we should'nt have been, just running around and having fun. We got are drivers license together at the Kailua Police Station. Pals forever, Ray Lee
“ Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon . . .” (Rossiter Worthington Raymond)
Karen Higa
February 28, 2014
Larry, I was saddened to hear that you left, even after 50+ years. Yes, I also remember, as another Manoa neighbor has reminisced, fond memories of fun times on Loulu Street -- those were carefree and innocence days. I still remember when you got ahold of my baby picture with the beanie hat and showed it to everybody at Roosevelt High School. I was so embarrassed. I think my brother, Brian, may have had a part in this ruse. Right now, I know you are reuniting with Brian, reliving the fun times, and still joking around. Yes, he passed away in D.C. on September, 2009. I had 18 precious months with him before he passed.
Strange as it seems, I will miss you even after not seeing you for over 50 years. But you and your family must know that:
“ Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon . . .”
Rossiter Worthington Raymond
Keep spreading the love and laughter up there,
February 27, 2014
His extensive knowledge of Hawaiiana and his terrific memory never made him an arrogant man. Instead, he was humble, friendly and modest-always sharing his knowledge of Hawaiian history and his love of its people and land, treating guests as if they were part of his family and being ever resourceful in the way he lived.
We will always treasure and appreciate Larry's legacy and thank his wife, Julie, for her patience and strength (both physical and emotional) in caring for such a wonderful man who will forever remain in our hearts.
Love, Verna and James
February 27, 2014
His extensive knowledge of Hawaiiana and his terrific memory never made him an arrogant man. Instead, he was humble, friendly and modest-always sharing his knowledge of Hawaiian history and his love of its people and land, treating guests as if they were part of his family and being ever resourceful in the way he lived.
We will always treasure and appreciate Larry's legacy and thank his wife, Julie, for her patience and strength (both physical and emotional) in caring for such a wonderful man who will forever remain in our hearts.
Verna & James
Robert & Sandy Atkins
February 26, 2014
Hawaii just lost it's greatest ambassador, Larry loved Hawaii, and Hawaii loved Larry. Our family has great comfort and consolation in the legacy of love that you left us, we can look back at your life with pride and admiration. What a generous, neat, compassionate, loving and talented man you were. Being around you, made the world a better place. I love you brother, and losing you, leaves a hole in our hearts, that only fond memories of you can fill. Larry, your best asset was your heart, it was always in the right place. Mahalo
Jaimie Helsham
February 25, 2014
You will be truly missed... I will always remember the fun times singing karaoke with you... I love you Uncle Larry
February 25, 2014
God bless you Larry. Memories go back to us pre-teens playing on the Streets of Manoa as neighbors on Loulu Street! Oh those by-gone days! May your love and Spirit live on in all your loving Family! Prayers and Aloha to all of them in this time of their great loss. Your former Manoa Valley neighbor, Delia Marcos Ricardo - Laguna Hills, CA
Mapu, Keith & Kaulana
February 23, 2014
Loved those evenings singing Karaoke with you and Julie or just talking story. Fun times always. You have impacted and touched many lives. You will always be remembered.
Malia Alice Kawohionalani-Akiona
February 23, 2014
God only takes the BEST!! I still can't believe that you are not with us..You are so missed by so many..your legacy will live on..I will never forget all the time you gave me to make sure I knew how to be the best Instructor for your Tour Science 101, Hawaii State Tour Certification Course..I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU..Watch over us all and show us your signs... XOXO
Kym Hall
February 23, 2014
Love you, Cousin Larry. Our reunions and family gatherings will never be the same, but the memories will last forever. Watch over us all until we meet again.
BOBBY ZABLAN
February 23, 2014
Brother, I just want you know how proud I am of the lacacy you leave behind and how well respected you were by your peers. You will be missed and I love you. R.I.P..??????
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