Lance Leong Obituary

LANCE H. K. KENUI LEONG Lance H.K. Kenui Leong, 58, of Papakolea, O'ahu, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Andrea Hussey-Leong, 3 cherished daughters, Lauren (Micah) Chow, Lindsey (friend Beau Oshiro), Leiana, and family dog Kobe. He was born on March 12, 1965, and survived by his mother, Elizabeth Ching Ferguson, brothers Lester (Debra) and Lesley (Prada), stepsiblings Patrick, Jay, Valle, and Regina Ferguson, Mother-in-law Loretta Hussey, sisters in laws, nieces, nephews, numerous family and friends. Lance's educational journey began at Iolani School and St. Patrick's School, culminating in his graduation from Kamehameha Schools in 1983. He pursued his passion for fi nance and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. He enjoyed his years at Kamehameha where he met his wife of 32 years and made lifelong friendships. A dedicated advocate for education, Lance's legacy extended to the establishment of a scholarship in 2008 with the Pauahi Foundation, impacting the lives of aspiring scholars and future leaders. For over 31 years, Lance's professional dedication was evident as he served the Kaneohe community through his role as a Circulation Manager at the Star-Advertiser. His commitment and tireless work ethic made a lasting impact with his hard-working newspaper carriers and over 4,000 loyal customers turned to friends. He would have conversations with customers about their families, vacations (since they asked to hold their paper), and he even memorized every customer's name and address. Lance's love for sports was unparalleled. An avid enthusiast of football and basketball, he passionately cheered on his favorite teams, Minnesota Vikings and the L.A. Lakers. His greatest joy came from supporting his daughters in every event they pursued; volleyball, dance, cheerleading, and instilling in them the values of determination and perseverance. He embraced life's adventures, sharing special moments with his mom and family during their trips to Las Vegas. He treasured his walks with his loyal dog Kobe at Ala Moana Beach Park while making new friends and joining old friends for lunch, travel, and sports. Lance H.K Kenui Leong's memory will forever be engraved in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His legacy of kindness, devotion to family, and unwavering faith in God will continue to guide and inspire us all. Lance's wisdom shone through his simple yet profound philosophy: to always be the bigger person and to extend kindness to others. His compassionate heart and genuine smile were a source of inspiration, reminding us of the power of empathy. Services will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Kamehameha Bishop Memorial Chapel at the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, 1887 Makuakane St., Honolulu. Visitations 2:30 pm 3:30 pm, Services to begin at 3:30 pm, with dinner to follow at 5pm at Damien Memorial School 1401 Houghtailing St., Honolulu. Please join us. Aloha attire welcome.