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Retiree News was sad to learn of the passing of Hawaii Air National Guard retiree Ronald Cozo passed away on July 30. Ron served in the Engine Shop for many years before his retirement. A skilled mechanic and leader who…

Richard “Soupbone” Masao Kashiwabara, Jr., 84, of Līhu‘e passed away at home on July 26, 2020. He was born in Wahiawā Camp, Kaua‘i on March 24, 1936. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, Army National Guard and Air National Guard, and retired from…

Asher T. Suzuki, 86, U.S. Army Staff Master Sergeant (Ret.). Asher "Sha" Toshiyuki Suzuki passed away on June 20, 2020 Born December 4th, 1933 to Yuichi & Toshi Suzuki in Line Spur, Waianae Asher was survived by brother Duke Suzuki…

After inquiries by several retirees, Retiree News researched and has confirmed the passing of Alexander “Blackie” Bell. A family member we spoke to reported that Blackie passed away in June 2017 at age 86. Blackie flew with the 199th Fighter Squadron…

Gregory Kwan Yet Ng, 74, of Pearl City, Hawai‘i, died in Pearl City on May 29, 2020. He was born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Services to be held at a later date. Greg served in the Hawai‘i Air National Guard in…

Small in stature, but a giant among men, Thomas Suyeo Shimabuku was a "fighter" in every sense of the word. The traits that made him a formidable Golden Glove boxer and NCAA bronze medalist in the ring served him well…

Manuel Joseph Silva, 88, of Kahului, Maui, died in Kahului on June 16, 2020. He was born in Oahu. Private services will be held at Christ the King Church Kahului. Private burial will be held at the Maui Veteran's Cemetery in Makawao. …

Bernard Ganab, 61, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, formerly of Waipahu, Hawaii, passed away on May 23, 2020. Bernard was born on October 31, 1958 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from Waipahu High School in 1976. After graduation, he served in…

James L. Copelan, 75, of Mililani, Hawai‘i, died in Mililani on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was born in Honolulu, HI. Private services held. This obituary is probably for James L. Copelan, a retiree who served in the 154th Consolidated Maintenance Squadron for…

On Thursday, April 16, 2020, Daniel "Danny" Kwock Cheong Au, loving husband, sibling, dad, grandpa, uncle, granduncle and friend, passed away at age 86. Danny was born on January 18, 1934 in Honolulu to David and Rose Au. He attended Royal…