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Taps: Walter Toshio Nishihara

Posted on Oct 31, 2016 in Taps

Walter Toshio Nishihara, 85, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu on Friday, October 14, 2016 and was born in Waiakoa, Maui. This obituary is probably for the Walter “Nishi” Nishihara who ...
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Taps: Paul G. Phillps

Posted on Oct 30, 2016 in Taps

Paul G. Phillps, August 21 1922-Octctober 16 2016 Parents Manuel and Gussie Phillips Paul grew up in Kapahulu and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1941. After graduation, Paul volunteered ...
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Check Six – 2006: Ro Johnson

Posted on Oct 29, 2016 in 2000's, Check Six

Garro (Rojo) Keeaumoku Johnson ended his long battle with cancer on October 29, 2006.  In his second round with cancer, he refused to undergo further chemotherapy treatments. He passed away peacefully ...
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Kalaeloa, Hawaii -The Hawaii Army National Guard’s newest unit has received three HH-60M Blackhawk helicopters. The Blackhawks were offloaded from a C-17 transport at the Kalaeloa Airfield today. They will ...
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Blossom send this email and photo to Retiree News. Retirement has been good to both of them. Thanks for sharing this great photograph. Loving retirement. Mark and I sailed from ...
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I ran into Jimmy Dang recently while grocery shopping. We discussed TRICARE’s move from CVS/Longs to Walgreens and other Guard related subjects. Jimmy is enjoying retirement as you can see from ...
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Taps: James Tachihata

Posted on Oct 20, 2016 in Taps

Billy Chang emailed this information to Retiree News. Just got some info on Tachi’s funeral. We all know Tachi passed away on September 13 after a long battle with cancer. ...
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Lemuel (Lem) Nakuilauhulu Kawai Aweau, 77, of Kaneohe passed away on September 21, 2016 with his wife, Arcenia (Anna) of 54 years by his side. Along with his wife Anna, ...
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Taps: Gerald Junji Yamamoto

Posted on Oct 17, 2016 in Taps

Gerald Junji Yamamoto, age 78 of Honolulu, a Hawai‘i Air National Guard Radar Technician, passed away in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Joy Masako; son, Daniel; ...
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Taps: Richard K. Tokairin

Posted on Oct 17, 2016 in Taps

Richard K. Tokairin, 84, of Pearl City, passed away on September 23, 2016. He was born in Wahiawā. Richard was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired Airports Supervisor. He ...
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