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John Chun, who retired out of the engine shop, and his wife live in Salem, Oregon. They attended Colonel James Ashford’s services in Oregon. John emailed this report with photos.  Mahalo to John for his work documenting this event for...

Mark Tadao Shiraishi, 58, of Honolulu, a retired Island Movers supervisor and a Hawaii Army National Guard veteran, passed away on May 22, 2014 in the Queen’s Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Debbie,...

Several Retiree News readers have reported the passing of Robert Snyder.  Bob worked in the Comptroller section for many years.  Services are pending. Update: services were private

Francis Sum Mauliola, 82, of Waimanalo, a retired engineering supervisor for Castle Medical Center and a retiree of the Hawaii Air National Guard 291st Combat Communications Squadron, passed away on May 9, 2014 in Waimanalo. He is survived by sons Francis Jr....

Saffery Shigematsuu Higa, 57, Honolulu, a finishing carpenter and a Hawai‘i Air National Guard veteran, passed away on May 5, 2014. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Kimberly N.S. Ardis, brother Larry and sisters Jan Taniguchi,...

Elbridge Takenobu Yogi, 77, of Kaneohe, a retired senior vice president in the baking industry and a National Guard veteran, passed away on May 1, 2014. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sharon; son Darryl; daughter Kathy;...

Melvin George Ing, 84, of Honolulu, a business owner and Army National Guard veteran, passed away on May 8, 2014. Mr. Ing was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 8, 1929 to George and Margaret Ing. Eleanor, his beloved wife...

Chevalier “Chevy” Renken, 52, of Honolulu, a mason and a Hawai‘i Army National Guard veteran, passed away on April 21, 2014. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Karen; son Isaiah; daughters Chevelle, Porsche and Mercedes; brother...

Edward K. “Napi” Napihaa Jr., 75, of Hilo, a Hawaiian Airlines customer service agent and a Hawai‘i Army National Guard veteran, passed away in the Queen’s Medical Center on April 11, 2014. He was born in Hana, Maui. He is...

Daniel Steve Oliveros, 57, of Ocean View, Hawai‘i, a former employee of Cal-Kona Produce and KTA Super Stores Keauhou, a food service worker, former security guard and a Hawai‘i Army National Guard veteran, passed away in Kona Community Hospital on April 20,...