Bishop Thomas A. Tioaquen Obituary
The passing of Bishop Thomas A. Tioaquen of Cleveland, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 20, 2025 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Aurelio Tioaquen and Blanche Tioaquen; and his nephews, Christopher and Joey Tioaquen. He is survived by: his wife Margaret K. Tioaquen; his children, Thomas A. Tioaquen, Jr. (Marcie) and Deborah Nalani Haruo (Please); his siblings, Robert J. Tioaquen (Ann), Elaine Grady (Donald) and Susan Aardrup (Tim); his grandchildren, Sheila Byrd (Jaymen), Savannah Boutchine (Kosta), Isaac Haruo (Lauren), Samantha Tioaquen (Dylan) and Malia Williams (Patrick); and his great grandchild Lolo.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Et Mt Olive Church of God (3522 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311-8603). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests love donations to assist with sending his wife and family back to Hawaii to scatter his ashes, where a significant part of his ministry was established, or to support the Fresh Hope Refuge Shelter via Mt. Olive Ministries. Donations can be made to: Project #065-0466/Margaret Tioaquen; c/o COG World Missions; PO Box 8016; Cleveland, TN 37320-5438.
