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Taps: Henry Seiya Kuniyuki

Posted on Aug 6, 2018 in Taps

Henry Seiya Kuniyuki, 96, passed away at his home on May 20, 2018. He served as a combat medic in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II. He was ...
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Taps: Annarene (Blair) Napoleon

Posted on Aug 4, 2018 in Taps

Retiree News sadly reports the passing of Annarene (Blair) Napoleon on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Anna served her career in the 201st Combat Communications Group in various operations positions. In civilian ...
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Taps: Richard Terry Smith

Posted on Jul 30, 2018 in Taps

Richard Terry Smith, age 73, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on May 15, 2017. Born on November 19, 1943 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Retired from U.S. Air Force. During his time ...
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Taps: Johanna Kehaulani Thoene

Posted on Jul 17, 2018 in Taps

Johanna Kehaulani Thoene, 62, of Keaau died June 3 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a housekeeper for Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, member of ...
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Taps: Rex Koga – Update

Posted on Jul 10, 2018 in Taps

Rex Y. Koga, 79, of Kailua, died in Honolulu on Thursday. June 21, 2018. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne, children MSgt (Ret) Jan, ...
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Brigadier General Robert B. Maguire, 93, former Commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard and retired pilot and executive with Hawaiian Airlines passed away on June 13, 2018. Bob was ...
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In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services or celebration of life for Robert “Bob” Maguire. Yesterday, his ashes were scattered out of Hawaiian Airlines restored 1929 Bellanca ...
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Taps: Rex Koga

Posted on Jun 26, 2018 in Taps

Retiree News sadly reports the passing of Rex Koga on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Rex served his entire career in the Hawaii Air National Guard. he enlisted in the late 1950s. ...
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Taps: Robert “Bob” Maguire

Posted on Jun 19, 2018 in Taps

BG (Ret) Bernard Watson emailed Retiree News with this sad news. It is with saddened heart that I pass along the news that USAF Brigadier General and Hawaiian Airlines Captain ...
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Taps: Peter P.K. Kawanana Kali, Jr.

Posted on Jun 18, 2018 in Taps

MSgt Peter P.K. Kawanana Kali, Jr. A much-loved individual, 47, of Aiea, Hawaii, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on April 13, 2018 at his home surrounded by family ...
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