Kuhpes

Ikosia

Associate Pastor Kuhpes Ikosia, 53, of Goodman, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, August 12, 2007 at the First Congregational Church in Neosho, Missouri. Kuhpes began his journey on September 29, 1953 in Pohnpei, Micronesia born to the late Kenileo and Enely (Solomon) Ikosia. On July 4, 2003 he left Micronesia to make his home in Goodman, Missouri. He was employed by the Tyson Plant in Noel, Missouri. Kuhpes loved sports and often volunteered as a coach for various sporting events. He was very well known and was a good friend to many people. Kuhpes had a joyful spirit and loved to smile. He was well known for his joking personality and was a constant source for laughter. Kuhpes dearly loved the Lord and was the Associate Pastor of the UCCPM Church that held services at the First Congregational Church in Neosho, Missouri. The love and support that he shared with his brothers and sisters in Christ will forever live on in their hearts and memories. Kuhpes will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Kuhpes is survived by six brothers, Pihdry Ikosia of Guam, Kensley Ikosia of Yap, Micronesia, Winden Ikosia of Pohnpei, Micronesia, Mekenzie of Pohnpei, Micronesia, Kensy Ikosia of the state of Texas and Kendy Ikosia of Pohnpei, Micronesia; sisters, Enelihna Ikosia Micah who is deceased, Mollyna Ikosia Boaz of the state of Hawaii, Ilsihna Ikosia Alik of Goodman, Missouri, Maggie Ikosia Edward of Neosho, Missouri; two adopted siblings, Joeboy Ikosia of Goodman, Missouri and Esihna Ikosia Makaya who is deceased; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services are 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2007 in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes. Burial will be in his home land of Micronesia. Visitation and viewing services will be held on Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Goodman Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Homes in Anderson and Goodman, Missouri.