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Thomas Tokunaga Obituary
Mr. Tokunaga, husband of the late Frances Weston Tokunaga, died June 5, 2010. Born June 2, 1931, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Mitsuo and Myrtle Wagstaff Tokunaga. A graduate of Dreher High School, he attended Georgia Military Academy. He worked in the floral industry for over 41 years and was the owner of Riverside Flower and Gift Shop. He was a member of Jamil Shrine Temple, Dutch Fork Masonic Lodge, St. Andrews Lutheran Church and Midlands Florist Association. He was very active in the Jaycees, volunteered with the Incarnation Lutheran soup kitchen and was a longtime member of the Gamecock Club. Tommy's passing was a conclusion of a day he often had: a day shared with friends on a trip through South Carolina. His lifelong passion was family and friends, endless days of boating on Lake Murray and frequent reunions with close friends and family at the Mouse Trap.
Surviving are his sons, Thomas D. 'Tom' Tokunaga Jr. of Long Beach, Calif., William K. Tokunaga; daughters, Mitzi Tokunaga-Clack, Renee Tokunaga Mulvihill; grandchildren, Justin and Devon Mulvihill, Mariko Clack; brothers, Harry M. Tokunaga (Mary), Leon Tokunaga (Sadie), all of Columbia. He was predeceased by sisters, Freida Tokunaga Rimer, Willie Mae Tokunaga Brown; brothers, Richard, Robert and James Tokunaga.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Tokunaga
Marty LaMarche & Family
June 30, 2010
Mitzi, Ken, and family: So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I pray for peace and comfort for you all during this difficult time.
Mariko clack
June 23, 2010
I love you Grandpa!!! You have your angel wings now!!! see you again some day!!
Mariko Clack
Sarah Butler
June 12, 2010
Renee' .... I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. It is truely something that will stay with you for a while. I will be praying for you and your family... You are forever in my heart and prayers. Sarah Butler
June 11, 2010
To the entire Tokunaga family - my dearest love and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of this beautiful man. I shall always remember his "devilish" smile and the twinkle in his eyes. While not physically present, spiritually I was with you every step of the way. Julian C. Berry, Orangeburg, SC
June 9, 2010
To Renee and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my heart and in my prayers.
Jill Griffin
Columbia,SC
June 9, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss, Uncle Tommy was a wonderful person, he always make me feel like I was a part of the Wansley family.
I'll keep you in my prayers.
Phyllis Wansley Barnhardt
Paulette McCurdy
June 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of your loss. We have fond memories of Mr. Tommy.
Bertie Quick, Paulette and Chad McCurdy,Mike,Karen,Joshua,and Caleb Quick
BETH & NINA WEST
June 8, 2010
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE TOKUNAGA FAMILY.
Richard & Margaret Stabler
June 8, 2010
Mitzi & family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Bobbie Bell
June 8, 2010
My sincere sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with each of you.
Janine Tokunaga
June 8, 2010
I will always remember this wonderful man and his witty and unusual humor. Always will remember Mouse Trap, Wallys with the Blue Light Special days. My prayers go out to your family. Love always, Janine
Jimmie Kay Gaskin
June 8, 2010
There are few other losses as great as the death of a parent and words alone cannot express our sympathy on the death of your beloved father.
Marcia Comstock
June 8, 2010
I was so saddened to hear of Tommy's passing. He was such a joyfull man full of love for life and friends. Condolences to the family, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Marcia Comstock
June 8, 2010
i am sorry for your loss,uncle tommy will be missed....Tony Seel
James Gaskin
June 8, 2010
What a wonderful person and a life long friend. My fondest memories are of spending time with the Tokunaga family as a young man. My thoughts are prayers are with your family.
Petey Smith
June 8, 2010
To the Tokunaga Family
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Loves leaves a memory no one can steal.
I remember and cherish the friendship from the Mouse Trap.
Petey Smith
Patricia (Peake) Goodwin
June 8, 2010
Dear Mitzi and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember our years working together at CSC (PMSC), and the passing of your mother. You were always a dear friend. May God's love and comfort be with you in this time of loss and may your hearts be comforted by all the good times shared and a long life together.
June 8, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories of times spent together help your hearts heal. You are all in my thoughts and prayers......... Cathy McBride
Carmel Williams
June 8, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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