Age 98, of Honolulu, passed away on February 9, 2020 at Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu. He was born in Kohala, Hawaii and was predeceased by his wife Emily. Kiyomi was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the 442nd Battalion, Company G. He is survived by his daughter Carol (Tony) Ganiron; son Alan Yamamoto; grandchildren Kate (Travis) Furumoto and Micah Ganiron; sisters Tsugiko (Thomas) Yamasaki and Kazuyo "Kay" Maeda. Private service. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC
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Yolanda Mae Leimomi Leong
Yolanda Leong of Honolulu passed away on October 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Yolanda retired from United Airlines as a career employee with 30 years of service. She is survived by her daughters Celeste Lee (David), Danielle Ho (Franklin), son Jerome Leong, brother Albert Ah See (Arden), 6 granddchildren Ashley-Nicole Choo, Megan Orteza (Jake), Nicholas Ho, Taryn Lee, Schyler Lee & Jaylin Leong, 2 great-grand- children Maddison and Wyatt Orteza. She was predeceased by her husband Jerome "Chinny" Leong. Visitation 5:00-6:30, service 6:30-7:00 on Thursdays, March 5, 2020 at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Scattering of ashes will be private. Arrangements Provided By: Diamond Head Mortuary
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Roy Shinichi Iwamoto
Age 76, of Honolulu passed away on January 22, 2020 in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. Retired from the Hawaii Department of Defense and the Hawaii Air National Guard. Roy is survived by wife Lorraine; sister Carolyn Reynolds; brothers Ronald, Randal and Laurence Iwamoto. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts) please. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC
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Lei Mamo Sousa Howell
Lei Mamo (Sousa) Howell, 91, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as fashion designer and retailer of MAMO HOWELL apparel, passed away January 30, 2020 in Honolulu, Hi. She was born January 9, 1929 in Honolulu, the youngest of seven children to Rachel Toomey and Frank Cabral Sousa. Mamo's early years as a classical Hula Soloist was followed by representing Hawaii as it's first high-fashion model (of part-Hawaiian ancestry) in New York and Paris. These experiences helped shape her longer lasting, and successful entrepreneurial life. She became an iconic pioneer in Hawaii's fashion industry. Mamo was well-known for her original and distinctive Hawaiian quilt and lei patterns design motifs that reflected the passion she had for her Hawaiian Culture. Upon graduating from Sacred Hearts Academy, Mamo married HPD officer, Philip "Dixie" Howell. She is survived by daughters Leigh Lei Mamo (LeRoy) Howell-Reed, Dixie Lynn Moana Howell and Step-daughter Julieann Puanani Howell. 6 grandchildren: Tautua, Kahala, Ka'iliAloha, Ka'iulani, Lahela Moana and Kaliko; 8 great- grandchildren. She is predeceased by only son, Philip Brook (Cheri) and loving husband, Philip Edward Howell. Private Family gathering for Final Aloha to be determined. Celebration of Life announcement will be at a later date. Arrangements Provided By: Oahu Mortuary
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Yayoi Sano
92, of Waianae, passed away on January 28, 2020. She was born in Honolulu and is survived by three daughters; three brothers; a sister; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary
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MITSURU KANESHIGE
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, Mitsuru "Mits" Kaneshige, loving husband, proud father of three children & respected building general contractor in Hawaii, passed away at age 90. Mitsuru was born on June 6, 1929 in Wahiawa, Hawaii, to Juichi & Owari (Hosaka) Kaneshige. Upon his graduation from Leilehua High School in 1947, Mits enrolled at the University of Hawaii & received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering in 1951. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force (1952-55) where he served at Hickam Air Force Base on Oahu & achieved the rank of staff sergeant. Upon his honorable discharge from the USAF, Mits was hired by E.E. Black in 1955 where he rose to become vice president in 1965. In 1954, he married Aiko Ogawa. They raised two sons, Alan & Glen, & one daughter, Joan. In 1972, Mits left E.E. Black to become a vice president at Nordic Construction, Ltd. He became president of Nordic in 1978 & held that position until his retirement in 1996 but continued as chairman of the board of directors until 2008. While he was president in 1995, Nordic joint-ventured with PCL Construction Services from Denver, CO to build the Hawaii Convention Center. Mits remained active in the construction industry after retirement by serving on the board of directors for the General Contractors Association of Hawaii & on the General Contractors Labor Association collective bargaining agreement negotiating committee. He also served as a management trustee on the Hawaii Masons' & Plasterers' Trust Funds for a period that spanned over thirty years. In 1990, Mitsuru married Judy Choi. They enjoyed almost thirty years together graced by Judy's daughter, Lisa, & her husband, Rob Mauracher. Mits & Judy passed within six weeks of one another. Mits was a member at Honolulu Country Club & was passionate about golf. He loved betting while golfing & often said he supplemented his retirement income with his winnings from golf. He also enjoyed trips to Las Vegas to play craps & blackjack. Mits was preceded in death by his oldest sister Fumio & brother Isamu. He is survived by his three children, Alan Kaneshige, Tulsa, OK., Glen Kaneshige & Joan Ching, Seattle, WA., & Judy's daughter, Lisa Mauracher-Rives, his sisters, Ethel Yanagida & Katherine Matsuda, six grandchildren & two great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 5th at 4:30 p.m. Borthwick Mortuary Chapel, 1330 Maunakea St., Honolulu.
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Clement L.I. Yee
Clement L.I. Yee, 93, of Honolulu, passed away on February 12, 2020. He is survived by his wife Anne Wong Yee; daughter, Roslyn (Leonard) Briggs; sons, Edward (LeeOna) Yee, Clifford (Megumi) Yee; grandchildren, Angela (Timothy) Kenny, Dustin Briggs, Brent Yee, and Reina Yee. Private services to be held at a later date. No monetary offerings. Arrangements Provided By: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary
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ROMMEL RAMOS NAVARRO
42, years old, passed away Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 in Nampa, Idaho. He was a graduate of Waianae High School in 1995 and received his B.S. in Political Science from San Francisco University, California in 2001. An avid computer whiz, he worked for Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho as a Senior Manufacturing lead from 2006-2019. He is survived by the love of his life; Evelyn Adamson; mother Marina (James) Chong; Father Romeo Navarro; Brother Ryan Navarro; sisters: Jasmine Navarro and Risha Lai; nieces: Phoebe Navarro and Amaya Lai. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Mililani Mortuary, Makai Chapel. Visitation: 9:00 a.m.; Service: 10:00 a.m.
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JAMIESON DAVID KAHIWAMANO LONGORIA
Jamieson, 56, of Honolulu passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his home in Kalihi. He was a graduate of Damien Memorial High School Class of 1980 and was employed as a Senior Line Cook at "The Pig & the Lady". He is survived by his siblings: sister Leslie "Missie" Kuuleipoinaole Longoria Tolentino (Reno), twin brothers Rory Louis Keahinaniokuupuuwai & Randy Louis Keananiokekaimalie Longoria, and half-brother Eddie Solis, Jr. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Mystical Rose Oratory (MRO) on the Chaminade University campus. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Mass to begin at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will begin promptly at noon in the MRO courtyard. CASUAL ATTIRE. NO FLOWERS, PLEASE.
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HERMAN BORGES RAPOZO
88, of Honolulu, a retired Federal employee and Air Force Veteran. Died on Feb. 15, 2020. Born in Kapa'a, Kauai. He is survived by son Cheve Rapozo 4 grand- children. Services to be held at Ballard Family Moanalua Mortuary on March 7th,10-2pm.
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Dorothy H. Hazlett
73, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu, February 15, 2020. Born in New York, lived on Kauai in 1970's, and moved to Honolulu in 1984. A psychiatric nurse (APRN) with prof. degrees from Arizona, UCLA and UH (gerontology). Retired from Kaiser Permanente in 2006, undertook volunteer work and then sailed with husband 2010- 2015 worldwide on family sailboat Pua'ena visiting 21 countries. Survived by husband Mark Hazlett, children Deborah H. Chun (Shawn Chun), Mark L. Holland (Shanda Vaught) and Virginia H. Goodman (David Goodman), four grandchildren, brother George Cliffords and two nephews with families. Celebration of Life in planning for April 19, 2020. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary
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JULIA HELEN DAVIS
On Dec. 12, 2019 Julia Helen Davis, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Mooresville, North Carolina. Born on Oct. 5, 1942 in Honolulu, she was a long time resident of Waiahole-Waikane, O'ahu. She retired from AAFES as a Military Clothing Manager and was a member of the Waikane Congregational Church. Julia's greatest joy was her family, particularly her children whom she loved deeply and unconditionally. The epitome of the "Aloha Spirit", she was an advocate of universal compassion and acceptance. She enjoyed traveling, crafts, crossword puzzles and lottery scratch off cards. She found great joy in cooking, often finding any reason for a special gathering. Although she is deeply missed, her work here on earth was completed and she is now basking in God's glory. Julia is survived by her children Dareen (David) Rodarte, Rochelle Denigro, Michele Rivera, Charlene (Wilton) Rivera-Segu, Michael (Natalie Fujimoto) Rivera, numerous hanai children, 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and her brother Jack Rodriguez. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Julie Eberle, husband Everett "Donny" Davis, brother Edward Eberle, daughter Donna DeLeon, grandson Mitchell Kamelamela, grandson Patrick Rivera-Joyce, grandson Kahea'okalani McCall and great-grandson Kekoa Ellis. A celebration Of Life will be held Saturday, March 7th at Waikane Congregational Church. Visitation will be at 10:00 am followed by a service at 11:00 am.
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Laurence H. Weisner
86, of Honolulu, a Navy veteran and retired computer analyst/ programmer with the Department of Defense, passed away at Arcadia Retirement Residence on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He was born in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Nancy R. Weisner, and a son, Jeffrey A. Weisner. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Arcadia chapel with visitation at 9:30 am and service at 10 am. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary
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ELIZABETH “TITA” KAUIKEOLANI RUDDLE SPIELMAN
Elizabeth 'Tita" Kauikeolani Ruddle Spielman was born in Hilo to Albert and Annabelle Ruddle on February 16, 1924 and passed peacefully at her home in Waimea on January 23, 2020. She was a descendant of John and Kipikane Parker and had a great appreciation for her Hawaiian lineage and especially of Hawaii island. In her own words, she lived an extraordinary and blessed life surrounded by family and many, many cherished kama'aina friends. She had many adventures with Uncle Francis Brown and Winona Love, the Shingles and Kawanankoas, the Thompsons and Makinneys and many more. Her young life was spent in Hilo with three older brothers, Billy, Francis "Budger," and Georgie, where her parents had started the first Ford Dealership on the island. As a young girl, she had the honor of dancing hula with Aunty Helen Beamer and all the Beamer children who became life-long friends. The family had a beach home in Puako, her beloved Paniau. It became a favorite gathering place for family and a very extended family of friends. Many carefree days were spent there fishing, swimming, playing music and cards and consuming favorite beverages for days on end! Paniau was a safe and loving place that was a haven for many over the years. She attended Punahou School and graduated in 1941, the Centennial Class. She enrolled in college in Massachusetts, returning home after the attack on Pearl Harbor to be near her family. She began working at Kilauea Military Camp where she remained throughout the war. She and her brother Budger became licensed pilots, working at the flight school in exchange for flying lessons. After the war she moved to Honolulu and began working for the Hawaii Visitors Bureau. Waikiki became her playground and she was befriended by many of the beach boys including Sammy "Steamboat" Mokuahi and Duke Kahanamoku. She met Joseph "Joe" Spielman at a party hosted by her cousin and they married in 1952. They raised 3 children Joseph "Stretch", Eva, and JK. Both Tita and Joe were very active in the founding of the Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club, the renovation of 'Iolani Palace and paddling (Tita) with Hui Nalu Canoe Club. They moved back to Waimea on Hawaii Island in 1982 and Tita continued with civic duties including helping to establish the North Hawaii Community Hospital, where she served as a Board Member. She was also a loyal supporter of the Kahilu Theater along with her cousin Richard Smart, serving on its Board and enjoying shows as a season ticket holder. She attended Annunciation Catholic Church, where she and Joe were part of the effort to construct the new church. She was also a volunteer with the Food Bank's food distribution center at the church. Her most cherished time however, was spent in Kohala with her buddy and close friend, Red Shingle King at Kehena Ranch. In her later life, her greatest joy was in her grandchildren, Pai'ea, Ainoa, Kauikeolani, Napela, 'Aukai and Kulia and her great- grandchildren Hinalea, Konakai, Ka'ainoa, Pai'ea Jr. and Kaiea. Private services. Scattering of ashes on Mauna Kea at a later date. Donations may be made to North Hawaii Community Hospital, North Hawaii Hospice, Kawaihae Canoe Club.
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Sharon Mitsue Ishikawa
Sharon Mitsue Ishikawa was born in Honolulu on May 10, 1956, and passed away at Queen's Medical Center on February 4, 2020. She was a retired Kaneohe Corporation Yard Clerk Dispatcher with the Road Division. Sharon lived most of her life in her beloved Kaneohe. She is now with her Heavenly Father, and reunited with parents, Herbert and Yuri Ishikawa, niece Shanti (Honda) Higa, grandparents, and other relatives and friends who went before her. She is survived by devoted husband, Milton Watanabe, siblings Linda (Neil) Honda, Grace (Claude) Kutaka, and Paul (Joyce) Ishikawa, 7 nephews, a niece, 2 grandnephews, 2 grandnieces, her extended family, and many friends. Services will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary, 6:00 p.m., with visitation starting at 5:00 p.m. Casual attire, please. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary
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Janet Shizue Harada
Janet passed away peacefully in her home on February 12, 2020 at nearly 104 years old. She was born in Honolulu on April 11, 1916 to Hashi and Kuhachi Moriyama. She attended Kawananakoa Middle, Leilehua High, and the Cannon School of Business and worked at the Honolulu Gas Company before marrying Raymond Harada in February 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he was in the army as a Japanese language instructor at Camp Savage. Raymond served in the Military Intelligence Service and was the language aide to American generals and civil administrators in Tokyo and Okinawa. Janet acted unofficially as interpreter and goodwill ambassador among the wives of Japanese and American officials. Together they worked diligently to establish positive relations between both countries, and Raymond was recognized with the Legion of Merit, the highest non-combatant award bestowed by the US military. Their tours of duty took them back and forth to Japan, Baltimore, Maryland, and to San Francisco and Oakland. Janet was the ultimate hostess and cook, and their home was filled with countless gatherings of colleagues, family and friends. She was truly a most loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to all. Janet was a longtime, active member of Wesley United Methodist Church and was a past president of the Hawaii district United Methodist Women and was instrumental in nurturing leadership among the women. She volunteered at Kuakini Hospital for nearly 30 years and was always helping at her daughters' schools. She was an especially devoted fan of the Kaimuki Middle School music department. Janet was predeceased by Raymond after 61 years of marriage and her daughter, Raychelle Kondo. She is survived by son-in-law, Rodney Kondo, daughters Roberta Harada (Thomas Robertson), and Vickie Hayakawa (Robert). Janet has six grandchildren: Eric Kondo (Jean), Jessica Robertson (John Working), Megan Mariuz (John), Thomas Robertson (Leia), Matthew and Daniel Hayakawa. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren: Timothy and Janet Kondo, Grace and Jaclyn Working, and Lincoln and Lukas Robertson. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Navian Hawaii for their tremendous integrated care and hospice support, as well as to Tripler Army Medical Center for decades of excellent care and kindness. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. with the service beginning at 6:00. No flowers please; casual attire. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary
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Henry Yusoo Idehara
Born on June 14, 1940 in Hilo, Hawaii. Passed away on February 7, 2020. Survived by wife Shirley Idehara, son Dean (Cassie) Idehara, and grandson, Cole Idehara. Retired from Young Brothers. Private funeral service was held at Hosoi Garden Mortuary on February 29, 2020. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary
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Anita Bronwyn Kalikolehua Oba Kaupiko
60, passed into eternal life on February 5th, 2020, surrounded by her husband, sister, brother, cousins and children. Anita was born on April 12, 1959 in Waipahu, Oahu. She was a proud graduate of Punahou High School class of 1977. Anita was self-employed and ran numerous businesses, Milolii Grocery Store, South Kona Hauling and Hawaiian Roll-off Services. Anita is survived by her husband Wilfred Kaupiko of 40 years, her two sons, Kaimi Kaupiko of Milolii, Mahina (Melveen) Kaupiko of Holualoa, and daughter Pi'ilani Kaupiko of Hawaii Kai. Grandson Makana and granddaughters Melina and Moani. Her stepmother Linda Oba, her sisters Dayna (Kealoha) Mora, Dilla (Jeff) Oba, and Brothers Ekolu (Rosa) Whitford, Saichi (Connie) Oba, and Joshua (Jennifer) Oba. Numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She is now reunited with her brother Shayne, sister Huellyn, father Joseph and Mother Mona. Anita's service is at Kawaiaha'o Church on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Public visitation starts at 12:30 pm. Celebration of Life is from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and lunch to follow. The family encourages you to attend church service at 9 am in which they will share the word. Friends and Family may also call to service at 10:30 am April 4th at Hau'oli Kamana'o Church in Milolii, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Please join the family after for a pa'ina in her memory. In honor of Anita's memory, we started the Anita B.K Kaupiko Memorial fund to help find the cure for cancer. Anita loved her savior Jesus Christ and she would want you all to know this "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God." 1 John 4:7 NKJ "Donations can be made through the Anita B. Kaupiko Memorial Fund on GoFundMe.com." For more information contact Kai'mi at (808) 937-1310. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC
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Lincoln Funn Neen Aiu
Lincoln Funn Neen Aiu, age 74, died on January 20, 2020 peacefully in his sleep, at his home in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his sister Penny Aiu, and his brother, Mason Aiu. He also leaves behind a niece, Kim Aiu, and nephews Marcus Aiu and Andrew Losik. Lincoln grew up in Honolulu and was the youngest son of Louis Aiu and Mae Lum Aiu. As a child he attended Kauluwela Elementary school and McKinley High School before being drafted into the US Army in 1971, where he served with distinction. He was honorably discharged in 1973 and was awarded a Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the US Army never left him, and his commitment to family was evident throughout his entire life as his friends and family will attest to. He worked for the City and County of Honolulu for the majority of his life in the Refuse Department, where he brought the same commitment, dedication and work ethic that he learned in the military to work with him every day. He will be remembered for his selflessness in caring for his parents into their elder years, and for the love and life lessons that he taught his nephews and nieces. Whether it was teaching them how to swim, fish or boogie board on the beaches of Ala Moana and Waikiki, or showing them by example how to be responsible and self-sufficient adults, the impact he had on the lives of his family and friends will never be forgotten. A private service was held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery on February 28, 2020. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC
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Janet G. Ness
Janet G. (Hawksworth) Ness died of complications of Parkinson's disease on October 9, 2019 at age 86. Private family services, a Celebration of Life with friends will be held later this year. Janet was born in Honolulu on September 13, 1933. She grew up on Maunalani Heights in the home her parents built and lived in until 1998. Janet attended Ali'iolani Elementary School, Stevenson Intermediate, and graduated from Roosevelt High. She attended the University of Hawai'i for two years until she met and married Willard "Bill" Ness who was in the Air Force and stationed in Honolulu during the Korean War. Janet and Bill had three daughters; Margaret, Anne and Jennifer. After raising her family, Janet returned to school and earned her Associates Degree in Library Technology in 1973. Soon after, she began what was to be a 24-year career at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum starting in the library in a temporary position and eventually holding the title of Museum Registrar. After being laid off, she joined the staff of I'olani Palace as Collections Manager where she remained until her retirement in 2003. She respected Hawaiian culture and took great pride in doing what she could over her lifetime to help preserve artifacts that are deeply meaningful to Hawaiians. She had an abiding love of Hawai'i, its people, culture, ocean, flora and fauna. In her own words: "The first lucky thing that happened to me was being born in Hawai'i, something I am thankful for every day." At the age of 45, she took up running. Completing two Honolulu Marathons, and taking home numerous awards earned running the Hawai'i Women's 10K and other races run with good friends over many years. Running and active adventures were very important to her, and later in life she travelled when she could. She visited many places including Easter Island, the Marquesas, Tasmania, Egypt, China, Thailand, Nova Scotia, France, and Tahiti. She hiked the Routeburn Track solo in New Zealand, parasailed in Mexico, floated on a hot air balloon in Jordan, climbed Machu Picchu in Peru, rode a mule to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and whitewater rafted the Deschutes River in Oregon. She completed her bachelor's degree in 1989, an accomplishment she worked towards for many years. Janet loved reading, community theater, Hawaiian music (especially Led Ka'apana) botanical gardens, animals (notably her cat Coco, a companion for 20 years) and was a lifelong volunteer giving her time to many causes. She was a CASA for children, and after retirement she spent time helping at the state judiciary archives. Janet is survived by her three daughters who miss her dearly, her brother Lenley, her sister Alice, four grandchildren, one great grandchild and many friends who are considered family. Remembrances can be made in her name to Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden and Windward Community Theater.
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