TAPS: Dennis Kiyoshi Sunada
Posted on Mar 24, 2025 in Taps
Dennis Kiyoshi Sunada, of Kapaa, passed away on Jan. 20, 2025, at the age of 84, with his family by his side. He was born on Aug. 7, 1940, in Lihue. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the Hawaii National Guard in Kokee. He was also a part owner of Kauai Electronics, alongside Michael Womack.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mabel Yagihara Sunada, son Colin K. Sunada and sister Shirley Inouye. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sadie E. Saiki Sunada, sons Lane A. Sunada of Wailua Homesteads, Jared M. Sunada of Wailua Homesteads, daughter-in-law Marry Sunada of Lihue, brother-in-law Alan Inouye of Honolulu, grandchildren Juston Sunada, Lilliana Sunada, Jessa Sunada, Jaxen Sunada, brothers Roy (Amy) Sunada of Hanapepe, Donald Sunada of Lihue, sisters Patsy (Jim) Hatmaker of Idaho, Marilyn (Herbert) Nii of Honolulu, sister-in-law Colette Saiki of Lihue, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
We would like to thank Dr. Alana Goo Frazier, Kauai Hospice, Dr. Downs and the other staff members, nurses Miriam and Michele, and Rev. Hojo who officiated the bedside prayer. Thanks to Bruce at Garden Island Mortuary.
A service was held on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the Kapaa Hongwanji Mission. The burial will be at the Kauai Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
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