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Retiree News sadly announces the passing of Richard Yasunaga, a retired member of the Headquarters, 201st Combat Communications Group. He passed on December 9 in Kuakini Hospital. Retiree News will post information about services when it becomes known.

Wallace Haruichi Takasane, 80, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on November 20, 2018. He was born in Honolulu, and was the first of four children to Jiro and Kikue Takasane. Wallace graduated from Kaimuki High School. He then joined and...

Russell Toshio Komori peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the age of 73. Russell was born on August 30, 1944 to parents Kenneth "Rusty" Komori and Kae Komori, predeceased. After working for over 30 years in the family...

Benjamin Lara, 85, of Pearl City, Hawaii, died in Kapolei on September 1, 2018. He was born in Honolulu. Ben served many years in the maintenance complex of the 154th Wing. Private Services Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Ben's family...

Lorin Thomas Alapaki Smith, 51, of Kane'ohe passed away on August 24, 2018. He was a graduate of Lahainaluna High School where he was a boarder for 4 years. He served in the United States Air Force for 3 years...

Anna’s daughter, Pohai Godinet, asked Retiree News to post the following information about a celebration of life for mother. Celebration of Life for Annarene Napoleon Date: Saturday, November 3, 2018 Time: 1000 - 1400 Location: The Willows, 901 Hausten St....

Joseph “Papa Joe” Kanehoa Adams, Jr., 69, of Kaneohe, Hawaii, died in Kaneohe on August 15, 2018. He was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 10:00...

Donald Y.F Chun, 87, of Aiea, passed away on September 1, 2018. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired superintendent for Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc. and a member of the Hawaii Air National Guard. He is survived by his wife,...

Aviator Yachtsman Wanderer, Padraic “Paddy” Evans has embarked his final journey. He was born in Seattle, Washington on February 28, 1922 and peacefully left his home in Kaunakakai on August 21, 2018. He lived a remarkable life. Many will miss his...

Well known Hawaii waterman and Olympic kayak contender, Mark Conrad Sandvold, passed away on September 1st at his home in Honolulu after a 6 1/2 year battle with cancer. Mark was born in Honolulu on January 9, 1966 to Norris...