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Richard “Soupbone” Masao Kashiwabara, Jr., 84, of Līhu‘e passed away at home on July 26, 2020. He was born in Wahiawā Camp, Kaua‘i on March 24, 1936. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, ...
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Taps: Asher T. Suzuki

Posted on Jul 31, 2020 in Taps

Asher T. Suzuki, 86, U.S. Army Staff Master Sergeant (Ret.). Asher “Sha” Toshiyuki Suzuki passed away on June 20, 2020 Born December 4th, 1933 to Yuichi & Toshi Suzuki in ...
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Taps: Alexander “Blackie” Bell

Posted on Jul 20, 2020 in Taps

After inquiries by several retirees, Retiree News researched and has confirmed the passing of Alexander “Blackie” Bell. A family member we spoke to reported that Blackie passed away in June 2017 ...
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Taps: Gregory Kwan Yet Ng

Posted on Jul 9, 2020 in Taps

Gregory Kwan Yet Ng, 74, of Pearl City, Hawai‘i, died in Pearl City on May 29, 2020. He was born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Services to be held at a later ...
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Taps: Thomas Suyeo Shimabuku

Posted on Jun 26, 2020 in Taps

Small in stature, but a giant among men, Thomas Suyeo Shimabuku was a “fighter” in every sense of the word. The traits that made him a formidable Golden Glove boxer ...
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Taps: Manuel Joseph Silva

Posted on Jun 25, 2020 in Taps

Manuel Joseph Silva, 88, of Kahului, Maui, died in Kahului on June 16, 2020. He was born in Oahu. Private services will be held at Christ the King Church Kahului. ...
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Taps: Bernard Ganab

Posted on Jun 22, 2020 in Taps

Bernard Ganab, 61, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, formerly of Waipahu, Hawaii, passed away on May 23, 2020. Bernard was born on October 31, 1958 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from ...
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Taps: James L. Copelan

Posted on May 18, 2020 in Taps

James L. Copelan, 75, of Mililani, Hawai‘i, died in Mililani on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was born in Honolulu, HI. Private services held. This obituary is probably for James L. Copelan, a ...
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Taps: Daniel Au

Posted on May 9, 2020 in Taps

On Thursday, April 16, 2020, Daniel “Danny” Kwock Cheong Au, loving husband, sibling, dad, grandpa, uncle, granduncle and friend, passed away at age 86. Danny was born on January 18, 1934 ...
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Taps: Dennis Yamada

Posted on Apr 17, 2020 in Taps

Dennis R. Yamada passed away on April 12, 2020. He was born and raised on Kaua‘i and went on to the University of Missouri and Drake University Law School. He later ...
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