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Gayle Lau Obituary

GAYLE JOHN LAU Age 79, of Honolulu, passed away on March 3, 2025 in Honolulu. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Gayle was a graduate of St Louis High School, The University of Southern California, McGeorge School of Law, and the University of Hawaii Business School. His career as a lawyer included serving as a U.S. Attorney/Assistant U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee for the Department of Justice. Additionally, he was a Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve, where he served in the Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG). Gayle was a dedicated platelet donor, generously giving over 300 lifetime units to the Hawaii Blood Bank. He found immense joy in coaching soccer for both of his children, and was an avid sports enthusiast, with a special passion for USC and UH football, sports card collecting, and trivia. Gayle is survived by his wife Lorinda Wong-Lau; son Troy (Stephanie Grainger) Lau and daughter Leia Mei Lang Lau; grandsons Thomas Joseph Lau and Benjamin Jackson Lau and his faithful dog Bento. VISITATION 3:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025 AT NUUANU MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY-EAST CHAPEL, SERVICE 4:30 P.M. WITH RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. A MEMORIAL MASS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025 10:00 A.M. AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Mar. 9, 2025.

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MICHAEL A. LILLY

March 16, 2025

Gayle was a friend for over five decades, being a law school classmate and fellow lawyer and Navy veteran. He was a dear man who everyone liked and respected. I am wishing my friend fair winds and following seas as he moves on to Heaven. RIP my friend

Walter Michio Ozawa

March 14, 2025

Lorinda, Blessings to you. We got to know CAPT Gayle Lau through his support of his Navy Reserve activities and with you, of course, with your Army Reserve work! Wishing you peace and comfort through your many friends and family.

Wayne and Geri Lau

March 13, 2025

Dear Lorinda and ohana,
Our deepest condolences to you. We have fond memories of Gayle at the Lau gatherings and of his love shared with family, friends and the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Wayne and Geri

George Courtney

March 9, 2025

I always talked story with him in the mail room at the Federal Building in the late 80's and 90's. He was very humble and nice.

Mary Hamilton

March 9, 2025

Gayle was an active member of Holy Trinity parish. I was greeted by him with a kind word and smile before every mass I attended. He will be missed!

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