Terrence Desmond “Terry” Loui - Obituary

Published: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 12, 2012

Summary

Obituary for Terry Loui, who died at age 53 after surviving childhood brain cancer for 41 years beyond his initial 5-year prognosis.

Key Biographical Information

Vital Statistics

• Full Name: Terrence Desmond Loui
• Nickname: “Terry”
• Birth: March 5, 1959, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Death: May 24, 2012, at home in Honolulu
• Cause: Complications secondary to strokes
• Age at Death: 53 years

Medical History

At age 7, Terry was diagnosed with a rapidly growing brain tumor:

• Doctors predicted only 5 years to live
• Surgery could not fully remove tumor
• Underwent experimental high-dose radiation treatment
• Treatment resulted in significant brain damage
• Survived 41 additional years beyond prognosis

Education

• Punahou School, Honolulu - Graduated 1978
• Chaminade University of Honolulu - B.A. in Computer Science (1982)

Career

Retired information technology specialist:

• Specialized in hardware, software, and local area network systems
• Employed at Wheeler Army Air Field
• Employed at Hawaii Department of Health
• Recognized by Defense Information Systems Agency-Pacific for resolving over 300 trouble calls within two months
• Honored as Region 9 employee of the month

Community Service

Volunteered with nonprofit organizations throughout his life

Family

Mother

• Florence J. Chinn, M.D. (Florence Chinn Loui)

Brothers

• Michael C. Loui
• Warren R. Loui
• William S. Loui, M.D.
• Ronald P. Loui

Nephews and Nieces

• Eight nephews
• Two nieces

Significance

Medical Survival Story

Terry’s survival represents an important case in pediatric oncology history:

• Diagnosed in 1966 with inoperable brain tumor
• Experimental radiation treatment when options were limited
• Survived despite severe side effects
• Lived productive life for 41 years beyond prognosis

Family Context

• Son of pioneering physician who raised five sons alone
• All brothers achieved professional success
• Demonstrates family resilience and support

Source Quality

Reliability: High

• Published in major Hawaii newspaper
• Contains specific dates and verifiable facts
• Lists family members with full names and titles
• Educational and employment history included

Related Sources

• Florence-Chinn-Loui-Obituary-Star-Advertiser - Mother’s obituary (2017)
• Punahou School records
• Chaminade University records

URL

https://obits.staradvertiser.com/2012/08/12/terrence-desmond-loui-terry/