Merle M. Wong's Obituary
Merle Wong Obituary
81, of Honolulu, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2023, with her daughter by her side. Merle was a clothing buyer at Ethel's Dress Shoppe & retired as a preschool teacher at Central Union Preschool. Anyone who was blessed to know Merle would describe her as warm-hearted, honest & caring.
Merle is survived by her husband, Lowell Wong; daughter, Tricia (Chris) Ruiz; Furbaby Peanut; brothers, Edgar (Shirley) Kawashima, Todd Kawashima; sisters, Sharon (Ray) Michimoto, Lorna (Phil) Wood, Kathy Hood & predeceased by Joan (Robert) Dods.
A celebration of Merle's life will be held on March 12th at Mililani Memorial Park (Mauka Chapel). Visitation 10:00am. Service 11:00am.
Aloha attire. The family requests face masks be worn.
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