Steven Hughes Obituary

STEVEN PAUL HUGHES 63 of Kailua died peacefully at home on July 25, 2024. Steven, one of eight children of the late William and Mary Hughes, was born in 1961 in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia while his father was in the Army. A graduate of Kailua High School, Chaminade University (B.A.) and Honolulu Community College (Associates degree in carpentry). Steven spent many years as Manager of Honolulu Sporting Goods (Honsport, Windward Mall) until their closing. He concurrently served in the Army Reserves (A Company 467th Engineer Battalion) and active Army Reserves for over 25 years. He and his unit were deployed to Iraq on a combat mission where he and his unit received over 30 awards and ribbons. Including; The Combat Action Badge, The Meritorious Service Medal, The Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Overseas Service Ribbon. Many awards and commendations he received multiple times through his years with the Army. Upon his retirement from the Army, he went to work at the Schofield Army Base Commissary. He just received an award in "Recognition of Twenty Years of Service in the Government of the United States of America." He was a loyal, hard working man who didn't miss work. Steven was an avid fisherman also. He loved being on the water with his brother Patrick on their 18ft Boston Whaler. He was a loving brother, caring Uncle and deeply loved his family and friends. He also loved "the little one" his loyal cat. Steven is survived by his sister BJ Whitman and his brothers Bill, Peter (Cathy), David (Susan), Michael (Keolani), and Patrick. Also, his sister Marie (predeceased). Services will be held on September 20, 2024 (Friday) at 11 AM @ Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, LLC; visitation begins at 10 AM. The family welcomes family/friends to write on Steven's Veteran Legacy Memorial website:www.vlm.cem.va.gov/STEVENPAUL HUGHES/a73bcb Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC