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Special Thanks to Gordon Lau who passed this information to Retiree News. With the new shorter obituaries posted in the Star-Advertiser, we sometimes do not post obituaries without additional confirmation. Alberto "Al" Batis, 78 of Mililani, Hawaii, passed away in Mililani....

Thanks to MAJ Jeff Hickman for emailing this information to Retiree News. First Sergeant Richard Yamada was assigned to Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 297th Supply and Services Battalion, when he retired in 1972. His service will be at Mililani Mortuary June 4th...

Clarence “Maka” Hookala, 77, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2017, with many of his loving family beside him. He was predeceased by wife Lois, daughter Melanie and great granddaughter Kailee. Maka was born at "Twin Bridges", Haleiwa, on August...

Frank Caitano, Jr., 65, of Aiea, died in Honolulu on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born in Hawi-North Kohala, Hawaii. Frank retired from the Hawaii Army National Guard. He served in vehicle maintenance and was a Vietnam veteran. Private service...

Ralph “Sonny” Masaji Shinmon, 83, passed away on March 13, 2017 at home in Aiea. He was born in Wailuku, Maui on September 2, 1933 and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1952. He served in the Hawaii Army National...

Retiree News is sad to report the passing of Ignacio “Gabe” Gabriel. Gabe passed on April 1, 2017, 40 days shy of his 90th birthday. Gabe served as the training manager for the 154th Consolidated Maintenance Squadron for many years....

Services for Miles Aoki will be on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Mililani Memorial Park – Mauka Chapel. Visitation begins at 5:30 pm, with services starting at 6:30 pm. Related: http://wp.me/p3639O-6eV Thanks to Dennis Takeshita for sharing this information with...

Beloved husband and father, 78, of Mililani, passed away at Pali Momi Hospital on 3/22/17. A Farrington High School graduate, he was Student Body President. A Peng Hui Fraternity member at U.H. Manoa, graduating in Civil Engineering, he obtained his...

Retiree News is sad to report the passing of Miles Aoki yesterday at Kaiser Hospital. A traditional Guardmember, Miles served with the 201st Combat Communications Group in the Logistics Branch after serving with Air Force. In civilian life, Miles was the...

Funeral services for Sam Kekuna, 69, will be on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Mililani Memorial Park (Makua Chapel). Visitation starts at 5 pm and services at 6 pm. A private scattering of ashes will be held at a...