Fred Loui

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Vital Information

Birth Place: Hawaii
Died: 1969 (sudden death) in Hawaii
Parents: Heong Poo Loui, Alicia Loui (née Wong Look Moy)
Spouse: Alyce Loui
Children: Steven Loui
Siblings: Wallace Loui (younger brother), two sisters
Birth Order: Oldest son
Occupation: Business owner, co-founder of Pacific Marine & Supply Co.

Family Background

Parents

Father: Heong Poo Loui - Operated hardware store in Honolulu’s Chinatown; remained in China after 1934 and died there
Mother: Alicia Loui (née Wong Look Moy) - Emigrated from China to Hawaii after WWI

Siblings

Wallace Loui (younger brother, born 1924) - Became board-certified thoracic surgeon
Two sisters - Lived in California (names needed)

Early Life

Growing Up in Honolulu

Fred grew up in Honolulu’s Chinatown, where his father operated a hardware store. As the oldest son, he likely had responsibilities in the family business and looking after younger siblings.

The 1933-1934 China Trip

Fred accompanied the family on their trip to China in 1933-1934. He would have been older than his brother Wallace (who was 9-10), making him a teenager or young adult during this pivotal family event.

When father Heong Poo remained in China, Fred returned to Hawaii with his mother and siblings. As the oldest son, he may have taken on additional family responsibilities after losing his father.

Business Career

Pacific Marine & Supply Co.

In 1944, Fred and his wife Alyce Loui co-founded Pacific Marine & Supply Co., a ship repair and marine supply business in Hawaii. This was during World War II, when Hawaii was a critical naval hub.

Fred led the company from its founding in 1944 until his sudden death in 1969 - a 25-year tenure that established the foundation for what would become a major Hawaiian business empire.

After Fred’s sudden death in 1969, leadership transitioned to his wife Alyce, who continued running the company until their son Steven Loui rejoined the family business in 1972.

Death

Fred died suddenly in 1969 in Hawaii. He was succeeded in the business by his wife Alyce and later by their son Steven.

Relationship to Loui Family

Uncle to Wallace’s Sons

Fred is the uncle of:

Michael Loui
Warren Loui - Attorney, winemaker, USC Law professor
William Loui
Ronald Loui - Computer scientist, professor
Terrence Loui (deceased)

Great-Uncle to Grandchildren

Through Warren Loui:

Timeline

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Sources

Pacific Marine Supply Co History

Notes

Fred Loui represents the generation of Chinese-Americans born in Hawaii in the early 20th century who navigated between Chinese heritage and American identity. As the oldest son, he would have experienced:

Growing up in immigrant household
Working in or around family business
Losing father when father remained in China (1934)
Supporting mother after father’s absence
Seeing younger brother become successful surgeon

Fred became a successful entrepreneur, co-founding Pacific Marine & Supply Co. with his wife Alyce in 1944. His legacy continued through his son Steven, who expanded the business into a diversified enterprise with over 20 subsidiary companies.

Historical Context

Fred’s generation (likely born 1910s-early 1920s) came of age during:

Great Depression (1930s)
Loss of father to China (1934)
World War II (1940s)
Post-war Hawaii (1940s-1950s)
Hawaii statehood (1959)

Chinese-Americans in Hawaii during this period:

Often worked in family businesses
Maintained strong community ties
Faced both discrimination and opportunity
Contributed to Hawaii’s multicultural society

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