Fred N. Thronas Fred N. Thronas of Kapa’a, Kaua’i, died at his home on Nov. 19, 2001, at the age of 73. Born in Papa’a, Kaua’i, on June 1, 1928, he was a lifelong rancher who also worked as the
Fred N. Thronas
Fred N. Thronas of Kapa’a, Kaua’i, died at his home on Nov. 19, 2001, at the age of 73.
Born in Papa’a, Kaua’i, on June 1, 1928, he was a lifelong rancher who also worked as the coordinator for Kaua’i Electric until his retirement in 1983.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Jean “Jeannie” Thronas; two sons, Fred (Mary) Thronas Jr. of Chamita, New Mexico and Daryl (Patrice) Thronas of Kapa’a, Kaua’i; three daughters, Debra “Debbie” (Neal) Lacaden, Sharon (Winky) Inanod and Crystal (John IV) Contrades, all of Kapa’a, Kaua’i; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; two brothers: Olaf Thronas of Lawai, Kaua’i, and Henry (Renee) Thronas of Wailua, Kaua’i; three sisters: Agnes Thronas of Waikiki, O’ahu, Irene Strong of Calabassas, Calif. and Betty LaCoe of San Jose, Calif.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Olaf and Irene Thronas, brothers Stanley Thronas, Samuel “Sammy” Thronas and James “Jimmy” Kaneakua.
Friends may vsiit with the family on Thursday, Nov. 29, at Borthwick/Kaua’i Mortuary in Koloa beginning at 8 a.m.
Services over his cremains officiated by his son, Fred Thronas Jr., will be celebrated at noon and co-officiated by a representative of the Koolau Huiia Protestant Church.
Private scattering of ashes will be at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick/Kaua’i Mortuary.
