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Retiree News has learned of the passing of Joseph “Primo Joe” Ah New. He passed away on October 14, 2021.  Primo Joe served with the 199th Fighter Squadron, flying F-102 Delta Daggers and F-4C Phantoms. He retired as a lieutenant colonel...

Retiree News has learned of the passing of Galen Yamada. Galen served in the avionics branch of. the maintenance complex for many years before he retired. Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Galen's family and friends. We will post more information...

George Isamu Haysahi, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Chief Master Sergeant for the Hawaii Air Natioinal Guard, passed away October 9, 2021 in Aiea. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Katherine S. Hayashi; son, Glenn I. Hayashi; daughter,...

Eric Charles Kim passed away on August 24 2021. Born on January 24, 1951 in Wahiawa, Hawaii. He attended Kamehameha Schools as a boarder, graduating with the class of 1968. Eric graduated from San Diego City College before joining the...

Leonard K.H. Tam, 77, of Kaneohe, died in Kaneohe on August 24, 2021. He was born in Hawaii. Private service held. This obituary is probably for the Leonard Tam who served in the 154th Wing for many years. The Honolulu...

Retiree News has learned of the passing of John S. Carroll. He was 92 years old.  During his service in the Hawaii Air National Guard, he was a F-102 Delta Dagger pilot and later served at the Staff Judge Advocate....

Rosario Noble Daguio, 87, of Wahiawa, HI, died in Honolulu on February 18, 2020. He was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii. Private services held. Rosario served in the Planning Section and retired a Sergeant First Class. Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy...

Henry Yutaka Aoki, 90, of Honolulu, a retired aircraft mechanic for TWA, American Airlines and Hawaii Air National Guard, passed away on August 20, 2021 in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by his wife, Diane; brother,...

Retiree News has learned of the passing of Eric Kim in an automotive accident. Eric retired from the 293rd Combat Communications Squadron after serving many years. In civilian life, he was an IT professional. --------------------- Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy...

Kenneth Wah Lee Ching, 92, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 29, 2021. He was born in Hanapepe, Kaua’i. Kenneth was a Senior Land Surveyor for HECO and worked there for 42 years. He...