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Retiree News sadly announces the passing of MSgt John Lum, a member of the 154th Civil Engineering Squadron. He served two years in the Marine Reserves from 1995-1996. In 2001, he enlisted in the Hawaii Air National Guard, and has...

Henry Benedict Cabral, 89, of Honolulu, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2018. Henry was born in Hilo, Hawaii on March 14, 1929. He retired as the Employee Benefits Director at GTE Hawaiian Telephone and as a Warrant Officer in...

Retiree News sadly reports the passing of Mark "Sandman" Sandvold. Mark was a pilot with the 204th Airlift Squadron for many years. Retiree News will post information about his services when received. Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to the Mark’s family,...

Retiree News sadly reports the passing of Rolland Tang on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. His long battle with cancer has ended. Rolland is a long time member of the Hawaii Air National Guard. He retired as a chief master sergeant from the...

The memorial services for Rex Koga has been rescheduled because Hawaiian Memorial Park will close on Friday because of Hurricane Lane. Services are now scheduled for Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Visitation starts at 1730 with services...

Benjamin Saguibo passed away in his sleep on June 24, 2018 at his home in Haleiwa, Hawaii. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on February 12, 1936. He is married to wife Eleanor Saguibo. Ben is a retiree...

Rayce Ono Inamine, 51, of Honolulu, died on July 20, 2018. He was born in Honolulu. He served in the Hawaii Army National Guard and retired as a sergeant first class. Services: 11:30 am on Monday, August 13 at National...

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 Hawaii State Director of Veterans Employment for the U.S. Department...

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 life, she was a Primary Care Social Worker with the VA Pacific...

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 in Hawaii, employed by Hawaii Air National Guard, U.S. Air...