Dear uncle soai ,Every time I just see a memory of us I tear up I just can’t believe that you passed away like every night I dream about you that you were alive but you know dreams are just dreams. Sometimes I still can’t believe that you passed away like why does it have to be you. I feel so ashamed of myself bc I didn’t get to say goodbye and i felt so dumb bc I didn’t get to hug you for the last time I’m so sorry I really am. I know you are watching over me but if only you had time to be here and watch me graduate when it’s that year but I know it’s a long way to go but it’s to late now bc your up there for now.And again I’m so sorry for not saying good bye I was just not ready to but it was to late to so but again I am so so sorry I love you…

Dear uncle,I miss you so much your alli think of right now. Every night I think about you all the time so I go on this and make a story but sometimes I can’t because I don’t know what to say but I know what to say now. Every time I see uncle Fred I hug him and close my eyes and me thinking it’s you so when I see him I hug him all the time, on Thursday I was at the movies with elsie and my friend and hers to and I watched this new movie called Barbie it’s actually good but at the end it was sad because of the new song that came out with the movie at the end of the movie me and elsie and her friend started to cry because of it but I wasn’t crying because of that I was crying because there was memories in there and I was thinking about you and the movie and started to cry, but then we laughed because my friend was the only one not crying so ye then we went back home . This month was grandma birthday your mom she turned 81 I think, me and elsie started to talk to her and once elsie said happy birthday she laughed and said that she getting old and we laughed too
I really really miss and love you sm rest in peace and love you again

Dear uncle, every time I try and go to sleep in my mind I keep thinking about you and I try and try to pray for you to speak to me but In my mind I knew it was dumb so I just went to sleep and the next day it wasn’t really the next day it was a dream and I had a dream of you and hugging you and kept on talking before I leave. I knew that you hate when I am sad so I try not to cry about you. Ever night I dream about you and start talking in my sleep. Did you know almost every one misses you and loves you so much well I do too because I only get to know you when I was little but once you passed I still wanted to talk about all the stuff I been through in school like good stuff. Right now I am so big that I bet that I’m tall enough about your height and that I am a little smart. All right rest in peace uncle I love and miss you so much in the world

I have been thinking about you a lot lately. I miss our conversations. I want to thank you for the friendship, and laughter you brought into my life. You definitely made sure that I didn’t take anything too seriously. I have to say that I laugh a lot less without you here Bree. Until we meet again, rest in peace.

I can't remember a time when Soai wasn't in my life. Though we sometimes would call him Uncle Soai in reality Candi and Soai were our bonus parents and we were so lucky to grow up with them and the girls as our second family. He is present in so many of my memories from camping as a child to wood cutting to graduations to taking tequila shots before Hazel's wedding to calm his nerves. I will never forget his laugh or the greeting between him and my dad.  I find comfort in that Soai and my dad are so the same. One of their favorite stories to tell was how everyone in town would mix them up and say "How you doing, Fred" but it was really Soai or vice versa.  I look at my dad and I see Soai in his laugh, his smile, his grandiose storytelling, his infinity for cracking open some cold ones while sitting outside under the trees. They truly were brothers. Though it pains me to think I won't be able to hug or talk to him again I know he is at peace and watching over us. I know that he wouldn't want me to be sad but would want me to continue to help others and embrace times with family. His death has reminded me that we must not take moments and people for granted and to embrace every experience and for that I am grateful. 

Soai was always talking about "his girls" to his marking crew. ...The funny things you would say, or do, how smart you all are, how talented, how sweet and thoughtful. Each day he'd have a new story for us that would end with him shaking his head and laughing at your perspectives of life. He loved you all deeply. He loves you still.

I am so sorry for your loss. I have a cabin in feather river homesites. I Have meant soai out there a couple of times always willing to help with whatever you needed.

You left so unexpectedly & we are left here with so many questions but we know & understand that only God knows the answer. Today as we bid our last farewell may your soul Rest In Peace until we meet again! Brother Soai all the memories will remain in our hearts forever. See you on the other side ❤️

Seeing Soai in the office was one of the highlights of my time at the LNF. His calm attitude, subtle smile, and chit chat seemed to make the days better. For me, he will always be a keystone of my memories there. It warms my heart to know that Chase and Hazel gave Soai a grandchild before he passed so suddenly and far too soon. It saddens me to know that his gentle soul has departed, he will be greatly missed. Farewell, Soai.
-Adam

Unko..komeng I cannot be there to bid u farewell. Just know my children will know ur name and ur family. I cannot ever repay ur love and kindness to me from day 1. You helped shape my life alongside my Pops Ericson. I grew up with all of you strong male figures....Ericson, Soai, Keoloah, Marlo, Higgins, Toshiro, Fred, Bruce,Sam,Marcil, Mike in Chico, lol maybe that's why I am single...I have too many expectations because of all you guys have taught me. I miss u all soooo much. And I Thank you unko Soai for always being there for me since 5th grade thru my hectic high school and on. SULANG AUNTY DEN, IMAIM, AND SULI-KAU....I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR U ALL. XOXOXO FROM TX.

It’s difficult to find words for something like this because it feels criminal to have to say them so soon. There’s not a time in my life I can remember that you weren’t near and dear and that remains very true to this day. Memories of you are scattered throughout, and in every single one I can remember the love you always radiated. From birthday parties, camping trips. Graduations, weddings, and births all the big life events and many smaller moments stand out clearly. The Ngotel’s have always had a counterpart in the Ikesakes. A second family, and a second set of parents we all felt so blessed to have. Still blessed. It’s difficult to imagine going forward without you here creating more memories with us while I pretend you and dad drank all my beer when I really bought it specially for the both of you. Too soon and I’ll miss you don’t cover it. I love you couldn’t mean more. But know, we’ll all be okay because you taught us how to love and be strong and live life to the fullest. Love you dad. Always and always.

Bestest man I ever met.. I am gonna miss you and thank you for your time, all the time.. Remembering those days when you came to check on me, stu and ashman.. Per Den istructions.. You were our dad then and you will always be our dad.. Love you very much.. It's hard but we'll get through it.. With up guiding us in every way.. Again ak meral di ourueng sulem ra temem El bilskak.. Love you Soch..

A father, role model, and an inspiration to me, my family and many others. Last time we had a conversation together was a father talking to a daughter ending with I love you . From day one, you loved and supported us through good and bad times. A father figure to us who loved his family and quick to lend a hand when we fall. One thing I will cherish forever is your love, support and openness. May be gone but will forever live in our hearts ♥️.

I am forever greatful for you and your family to take us in, Verna and I when we first came to Susanville from Yap. You welcome us with open heart ❤. You and Candi and the girls became our family like parents to us and that I will aways remember and forever thankful. May God continues to bless Candi and the girls now that you are gone. You are with the angels. I know you have touched so many people, family and friends alike. You will always be in our hearts forever ♥ 

Mimi

Dear uncle Soai
Your the best uncle ever I had. I tried so hard to make grades good. And that day you passed away my mom was crying and told me that you passed away so me and Elsie were crying and once me Elsie and Imaim and Suli and mom saw you and was crying and when we left I started crying about you. The next day I told you to move the stars and you move the star so I knew you were up there . Ok I will go pls be on my side and Elsie’s side ok .I love you and miss you

I still can’t believe I am writing a tribute because of your passing. Words cannot describe this difficult moment, but if this is the last time I get to say goodbye then I know I will do so with the knowledge that I consider myself blessed to have lived this life as your cousin.
You touched so many lives by your selfless and countless acts of kindness.
The benefits of your hard work is a living testimony for so many.
Soai, you were and will always be an inspiration to myself, the entire family and anyone who came to know you. You have left a void in the family that will never be filled.
While we mourn today, we also take comfort in the fact that your mission on earth have been fulfilled. We thank the Lord for your life and bid you farewell until we meet again. I love you ❤️
(Duet)

It breaks my heart that you were taken so unexpectedly. Your memory will never leave us and live long in our hearts. You are always loved and will never be forgotten. May your soul rest in peace uncle Soai! ❤

You will missed Soai but you will remain in our heart until meet again. You are a wonderful man n most of all is ur wonderfully heart, very caring n always help everyone. Love u missed you until we see each other again.

You will be greatly missed and thank you for your kindness. Go rest high and may you be our guardian angel.

Over the past couple of Summers, I have been like Soai's unofficial admin. assistant, helping with the Rec. Residence inspections and permits. I learned so much from him in such a short time. Not just about work, but about how people should look at and treat one another. Soai always spoke of his family as if they were his end all, and of his wife as the most patient woman alive. (Because no one else could put up with him, as he would put it). My heart breaks for your loss. It was an honor to be called "Sister" by Soai. I will never forget him.

One of our special PMA boys. Jesus is coming back soon Soai.

We all going to missed you Soai. Rest in peace until we meet again

Unko.....from when I first met u in 1994....you were always such a support for me. Sulem a diak kubes.

My condolences!

His last song request..Rest in Peace Braddah..

https://youtu.be/Olk7mNK-VyE

Walking Away by Jonny Lang