Year: 2016

Gail Thongkham, 44, of Hauula, a farmer and an Army National Guard veteran, passed away on February 1, 2016. She was born in Laos. She is survived by husband Kesa; son Kenneth; stepson Mason; stepdaughter Summer; mother Thip Saysiry; brothers…

There are two Guard related articles in this morning’s Honolulu Star Advertiser. Click on the titles below to link to the articles on the Star Advertiser website. + Isle Guard backs move to upgrade electrical framework + Isle troops, refueling…

Jeffrey C. Gilmore, 63, of Kaneohe, an auto mechanic business owner and an Army National Guard veteran, passed away on January 16, 2016. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Bertha P. and brother Michael. Visitation: 9:30…

Thomas Kazuo Fujiwara, 83, of Kailua, a vocalist, emcee and actor, and a Hawaii National Guard veteran, passed away on January 25, 2016. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Collette C.; sons Rick J. and Cavid…

Henry K. Young, 87, of Hilo, a retired Hawaiian Airlines aircraft mechanic and a Hawaii Army National Guard veteran, passed away on January 15, 2016. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sylvia; sons Gary, Stephen and…

Wayne Steven “Pugs” Pagdilao, 60, of Waipahu, a Hawaii Stevedores Inc. employee and a Hawaii Air National Guard veteran, passed away on January 4, 2016. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Donna J., son Dwayne, brother…

Paul A. Steinmeier, 69, of Kailua, a Veritiv Corp. sales account executive and an Army National Guard veteran, passed away on November 24, 2015. He was born in Los Angeles. He is survived by wife Sally Winter; sons Mathew, Nicholas…

Today is the third anniversary of the Retiree News website. It has been an interesting ride with a lot of learning about websites along the way. Learning how to post picture galleries and other website improvements helped improve the product…

A Retiree News reader sent in this YouTube link of the Hawaii Air National Guard and the arrival of the F-102 Delta Daggers in 1961. Shows future generals Bob Maguire and Val Siefermann getting leis during the ceremony. Great video! Check…

Clayton Eu Mung Yuen, 72, of Mililani, Hawaii, passed away November 25, 2015 in Aiea, Hawaii. Born September 20, 1943. Retired from Hawaii Air National Guard. He is survived by wife, Sandra T. Yuen; son, Cameron (Laurie Maruyuma) Yuen; daughter,…