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for ROY NILES
Barbara Williams
May 2, 2025
Roy Niles had to be the best Boss a gal could have! Luck of the draw or just plain Blessed I got the best! A boss after I left California moved to Texas, I would get a card or a call from. He called me his yellow rose from Texas! I always had a joke of the day that made him Crack up laughing
I miss him so much! I will always love him like a brother!
Mark S. Randell
May 2, 2024
11 years has passed. How quickly time flies. I still often think about you...
Mark Randell
Zef
May 2, 2023
Rest in peace, Roy.
Zef
Zef
May 2, 2022
Hey Big Boss!
I can still hear that contagious laugh.
I know you share the same cheer where ever you are.
Thank you again, for everything you taught me.
Zef
Zef
May 3, 2021
Hey Boss! Thanks for everything.
Zef
May 3, 2015
Roy, may you find peace and happiness in your next evolutionary phase.
karen campbell
September 26, 2014
We had fun hanging around together while we both attended Chofu High, was looking forward to catching up, at a reunion. My condolences to your family. Karen Swafford class of 1972.
Zef Tirado Jr.
May 5, 2014
Roy, just want to thank you again for everything you taught me early on. You were a great boss and a beautiful family friend. I know you're in a better place now. See you when I see you, cause I know I will.
April 18, 2014
Roy was a long freind of mine over 35 years
Roy was always a example to me as a kind and warm person that all of our family loved.
I am glad I was able to see you before you left us to a much better place.
Roy you are best my condoleneces to all of the family
Ralph & Paloma Orozco
Ridin' free...
October 7, 2013
Jacqui Mukai-Sebag
July 29, 2013
Roy,
My heart is heavy. We will miss your smile, your laugh and your friendship.
Jerry Sebag, MD
July 29, 2013
Mitta, We'll always have "sumo". You will be greatly missed.
June 18, 2013
Dear Roy,
I knew you in business but when you did call me it would always put a smile on my face. Off on on for over 20 years it was a good day when you got a chance to speak with Roy.
I'm so sorry for your pain and the world is a little darker now with you not in it.
My fondest memory is Roy coming to my home for a poker night and Roy bringing pizza for everyone. He was always so generous and thoughtful.
Roy, I had so much respect and affection for you and you were quality with a capital Q.
Keep a smile on your face.
Laura Warren, Carson CA
jim mcclain
June 8, 2013
to a fellow military brat from japan. soar high til we meet again at the last reunion.
Beyond Waves for life!
Greg Romero II
May 20, 2013
Sending my deepest condolences to the Niles family. Roy played a HUGE role in my success as a skateboarder and family man. I skated and worked for Roy at Beyond Waves Mountain Surf Shop when I was a teenager and till this day I tell people that was the best time of my life. Roy always inspired me and our skate team to do and be our best, to keep our dreams alive and go big or go home. He will be greatly missed. God bless the wonderful legacy that Roy has left to his family.
Ted Nakayama
May 18, 2013
Roy, you taught me everything I know about this business when I worked for you at AutoAmerican and you were a wonderful friend. I will miss you very much. You made friends everywhere you went and you were great to us all.
Rest in Peace ...
Dean Kunihiro
May 14, 2013
Always thought of Niles as the "cool" friend of my brother, Kuni. RIP, I'll miss you.
Kazuhisa "Fuji" Kitano
May 14, 2013
Sayonara Roy...I will miss you.
May 14, 2013
Roy I will remember your smiling face when we were much younger at Chofu, I wish we could have meant up again, Thankyou for inviting Me and Chappy out to NEW MEXICO, I HOPE YOU HAVE A BLAST IN HEAVEN, I HEAR ITS SO COOL TO HAVE WINGS, WITH LOVE LANETTE
May 14, 2013
Roy, I'm so glad to have known you. I've always appreciated how nice you always were. ~ Lori Kunihiro
Roy Kunihiro
May 14, 2013
Roy,
We will miss your sense of humor, tall silhouette and bent leg but most of all your friendship. Until we meet again.
David Aynehchi
May 14, 2013
may he rest in peace. my condolences to Niles family. had the pleasure of doing business with Roy.
Joahna former employee of AutoAmerican
May 14, 2013
Roy, you were the best boss. I learned so much from you. I can remember your sense of humor and contagious laugh. I was happy when you called me few years ago to say "hello" and to catch up. Rest in paradise. I will truly miss you.
Michele and Ian Charlton
May 13, 2013
Roy.. Have a peaceful journey, wish we could have known you better, we'll miss your sense of humor, give our love to the outlaws up there.
From your loving sister Mich & Ian xxx
Patricia Bilderback
May 12, 2013
So sorry for your sudden loss.
David Villanueva
May 12, 2013
Gonna miss ya.
Barbara Williams
May 12, 2013
Roy, To the best boss a girl could ever have. You were my
friend in time of need and a comforter during my trials. Of all the time we shared at work, you made my job easy and fun!
I'll miss your Christmas cards, as we always kept in touch.
Your Yellow Rose from Texas...
Jiro Wada
May 12, 2013
Cowboy:
Really going to miss you. Was looking forward to shooting some more pool with you at Mr. Lucky's and catching up. I guess it will have to wait for awhile now.
Thanks for coming by my way and being my friend.
God bless,
Jiro
Zef Tirado
May 11, 2013
To the Niles family and all who new Roy, please accept my condolences.
Roy, you taught me so much early on in my life, not only as your employee, but as your friend too.
I am truly sorry I did not make the effort to seek you out and thank you in person.
Thank you for everything and may you rest in peace.
Zef Tirado Jr. and family.
Kellen Niles
May 11, 2013
Uncle Roy, I have all the gifts you ever gave me. I had my mommy read your cards over and over again. I love you.
David Shudo
May 11, 2013
Oi Ojisan! Rest in peace bratha! We'll all be hooking up and partying with you real soon ne.
PAM SPINK
May 10, 2013
A Family is like a book
the endings never clear
but through the pages of the book
their love is always near.
Though time together is not something we had, family is family and you will be sadly missed. Give a hug to Uncle Dick-my DAD, Uncle Mike, Aunt Jean and Uncle Paul.
Susan Topor
May 10, 2013
Love & Prayers, Your Cousin Susan n Larry.
roy yamaguchi
May 10, 2013
Roy,
words are never enough to express how we feel at times like this. especially when it comes to someone as special as you. there were so many things we were suppose to do. i will always treasure our friendship and keep you close to my heart. i will forever miss you say "HEY YAMA", with love and respect, your humble friend
yama
Mike Messenger
May 9, 2013
Roy... on behalf of the Meridian Touring Club we are truly saddened. Although We only knew you for a short time, you made friends of us all. We wish you dry roads and blue skies forever. I Hope we will meet up again my brother.
MARK RANDELL
May 9, 2013
ROY,
WE GO WAY BACK... SO MANY FOND MEMORYS. YOU LED BY EXAMPLE AND YOU SHOWED ME THE WAY. I NEVER HAD THE CHANCE TO TELL YOU BUT I OWE YOU A LOT.. YOU TAKE CARE AND I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN...
Katherine Kuniyuki
May 9, 2013
Roy, we all in Hawaii will miss you. I certainly will miss your "Oi, Mieko - genki ka?" Please, rest in peace.
Angela Cummings
May 9, 2013
Hope you have found your well-deserved peace Roy. You'll be missed by all who knew you. <3
Summer Carney
May 9, 2013
Thoughts & Prayers
~ Summer Carney
Christine Iso
May 9, 2013
You were always a "cool dude." We will all miss you!
tabitha medvedik
May 9, 2013
My dearest friend, i want to thank you for these years of friendship you have given me.... thank you for all the laughs, god knows we both have infectious laughs ....thank you for for giving me your ear to listen when i needed it so much....thank you for being such a wonderful giving friend to paul, he will miss you so much....you were very loved by so many, and you will be missed greatly.... until then roy....i love you swee roy...your friend tabitha
Marlena Rael
May 9, 2013
I will love you forever. Thank you for your priceless friendship. We are all better people for knowing you and we have been truly blessed by being able to share our lives with you. Xo!
Kathy Sato Westlake
May 9, 2013
We have all replayed scenes in our mind, Roy. Did we miss a clue? In the end, all that matters is how much you loved your family and friends and how much you are loved. We will all treasure the memories and the love you shared each time our paths crossed. Rest in peace, dear friend, and we will look up in the sky and hope that you are peeking back at us from your new perch in Heaven. We love you....and thanks for the memories...
Mike Harasawa
May 8, 2013
Thank you for how you've been to us!! We miss you.
Ursula Coyote
May 8, 2013
Goodbye Roy....I'm sure going to miss you.
Art Balfour
May 8, 2013
54 Years of friendship...I remember the good times and bad times that we had together and you will definitely be in my thoughts forever..."ride on Brother"...
Linda Chock
May 8, 2013
Aloha, Roy, the Chofu community will forever miss your warm smile, joie de vivre, kind spirit, and kakko-ii presence at our gatherings. I will treasure the memories of hanging out at the Mai Tai Bar, Gyotaku and Side Street Inn during your frequent visits to the islands. A hui hou (until we meet again).
Ichiro Suzuki
May 8, 2013
In memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you.
Tracy Topor
May 8, 2013
Thoughts & Prayers.
My Cousin, My Friend. xox M~
Midge Seth
May 8, 2013
My Dearest cousin, I love you oh so very much, my heart aches that I can not be with our family, you have touched the lives of so many people with your loving random acts of kindness, you have such a strong family unit beyond what my words can express. I am so proud to be your cousin and to have been in your life. I just know you are at peace and most likely hanging out with my Parents, brother and sister and having a ball, as well as your Mother and Father, you brought us all such happiness and joy hear upon this earth and now to be able to share your angelic kindness in heaven. "You Are The Wind Beneath My Wings" I will always adore you. and I will never forget what you told me 2 weeks ago, you said "Midgie, No Worries" I hope from this day on to live the rest of my life with "No Worries" All my love ~ To The Moon And Back, Midge~
Toshi Nakagawa
May 8, 2013
we've been friends for long time. I still cannot believe you're not here.
I will miss you, Roy !!
May 8, 2013
I was a business associate of Roy's and proud to call him a friend. My best to his family and friends. I will miss him dearly.
Bill Hockinson, Corona del Mar, Ca.
George and Joylynn Paloheimo
May 8, 2013
Roy Boy, your qualities were endless and your laughter was contagious. If you were lucky enough to know Roy then you knew true friendship. If you were lucky enough to know Roy you knew the heart and soul of love. If you were lucky enough to know Roy you knew constant compassion. If you were lucky enough to know my friend then count yourself blessed to have an angel that walked into your life. Thank you for leaving those flip-flop footprints in our hearts. Roy, who has been there, done that, and bought the freaking T-shirt!
Joylynn Paloheimo
May 8, 2013
You will always in our hearts! We love you so much!
Lesia Tyo
May 8, 2013
The star that shines brightest in the midnight sky will forever remind me of you, Roy, the wanderer who has embarked on another journey. Peace, my friend. You will be deeply missed. "Taiho"
Amanda Wolff
May 8, 2013
We love you Roy! You will be missed everyday and never forgotten, thank you for being such a great part of our lives <3
Nikki Temer
May 8, 2013
im not one for a prayer, Roy your spirit will live on boyond the waves my friend!!
Phil Temer
May 8, 2013
Roy was a great man. I have been a business neighbor for 6 years, he has been the coolest person to work next too, He was cool when our kids would go in the back of the business just to tell him Hi, always put a smile on his face. it was always a great conversation with Roy. Roy was a neighbor and friend, our condolences go out to the family, staff and friends of Roy. He will be missed and celebrated.
From the crew at Talisman Tattoo and Body Piercing Phil & Nikki Temer
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