It is with full and heavy hearts, yet cherished memories, that we honor the passing of Thomas "Tom" Catton IV. He was born February 8, 1944, and left us on October 12, 2022, leaving a void filled only by the love and wisdom he shared with all who knew him.

Tom was the son of Thomas Richard Catton III and Patricia Catton.  He’s survived by his loving wife, Bea Austin, sons, Rick Csintalan and Josh Catton, daughter, Celeste Barcia, daughters in law, Khym Catton,  Vivian Umino, son in law Joe Barcia, grandchildren: Kyan, Sage, Sydney, Hayley "Hina", Hunter, Shea and Umi, his sister,  Cynthia Chisum, her family, as well has his faithful dogs and cats. We will forever carry forward his compassionate spirit. Tom's vibrant personality was an inspiration, as was his larger-than-life charisma. His magnetic personality, sense of humor, combined with his deep spiritual beliefs, touched countless lives. He was born in Santa Monica, California, but spent the majority of his life in Hawai'i.

Tom was a man who boldly shared his beliefs, with valuable lessons such as the importance of service, compassion, gratitude, surrender, acceptance and meditation.  He advocated living in love and service to others and embraced life fully with laughter and the most playful of spirits. These lessons will forever be etched in the hearts, minds and souls of those who knew him.

A living testament to his core beliefs, Tom's greatest legacy lies in his unwavering commitment to service. His remarkable tenure of nearly 51 years in recovery in Narcotics Anonymous was an inspiration for many. He worked with hundreds seeking a life of recovery from addiction. He was amazed as he found himself running 2 large businesses, Tom Catton Painting and Teak Bali. Through these ventures, Tom provided employment to ex-convicts and the homeless, and those in transition. This was a demonstration of his unmatched compassion and belief in second chances.

It would be amiss if we didn't mention some of his life passions. Tom was a surfer, a seeker and global traveler. He also accomplished  impressive feats to celebrate milestones. An endurance athlete, Tom ran 50 miles on his 50th birthday, biked 60 miles to commemorate his 60th birthday, and then even 70 miles for his 70th. He led meditation meetings, retreats and loved working with the men he sponsored in N.A. After many years on Oahu, Tom and Bea settled in Paradise Park where he and they focused countless hours on beautifying the land where they settled and called it "Namaste Estates".

Tom's legacy is one of kindness, service, living in gratitude and an unwavering commitment to helping others. His dedication to his family was evident in the importance emphasized on joyous gatherings, grand gestures and time spent with his children and grandchildren, all of whom brought him tremendous pride and bliss. He valued his spiritual practice, through which his inspiring messages will forever echo in the lives he touched. An accomplished author, he wrote two books: The Mindful Addict and May I Sit with You. It is through these books that he may continue to inspire and touch lives.

Tom opened his heart and life to everyone he met, generously sharing his energy and inspiration with everyone he encountered. Tom has taught us that we can all make a difference in the lives around us. He showed us how to seek a life filled with gratitude an awe, and that we might all choose to live life to the fullest. 

A celebration of Tom's beautiful life will be held on October 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM at 15-1883 21st Ave. Let us gather to remember this remarkable man, whose life was a testament to the power of service, resilience, forgiveness and heartfelt compassion for all living beings. 

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