Rest in Paradise
For some Bulldogs, life ended all too soon. We thank them for the memories they gave us, bid them a fond farewell, and wish them peace.
Those who live in the hearts of others never die.
If you know of any classmates who have passed on, please email baron@mediabaron.com
In remembrance of classmates:
C.J. Baker
Abraham Balogbog
Wesley Canio
Nathan Castro
Maelyne (Tayabas) Dimond
Lenora Hee-Mezurashi
Nancy (Hunkin) Kitagawa
Anthony Kaleilani Ho
Terilyn Honma
Roy Justiliano
Matthew Kamaunu
Edward Kauo III
Michael Kinzie
Coreen (Kaupiko) Lai
Taaloga Lauofo
Gerald Leslie
Efren Marcos
Carl Matsudo
Alvin Matsumoto
Dean Morimoto
Grant Nagano
Robert Nahinu
Craig Narusaki
Darren Oshiro
Alex Paglinawan
Cindy Pimental
Mary Louise Pizarro
Lori (Arakaki) Ringor
Diane (Matsunaga) Shiraishi
Etuati Silipa
Rodney Sonoda
Karl Takayanagi
Joyce (Satogata) Tanaka
Karen Tanaka-Eckhardt
Rolan Watari
Scott Werkmeister
Joanne (Marumo) Wong
Wendy (Omonaka) Uemura
John Yonaha
I recall Joanne always with a big smile, big glasses. Her personality shined, and she was genuinely concerned about Reunion issues. She helped with the very first get together, 1993 at Mo’ili’ili field. Although she transfered to McKinley our Senior year, she was truly a “bulldog” and would recall memories with a smile. I’d run into her at Straub, we’d chat, small talk and enjoy seeing each other. there was always a connection. I ran into her sometime ago at Queens. She was now a patient there . I got to chat again with her, meet her husband, spend some time sharing. I did not realize this would be our last time to chat. Joanne was deteriating quickly. She shared with me that, “I’m not afraid of dieing, but I’m afraid of suffering.” I’m not sure how long Jo was there, but I do know she did not return home, but rather home with the Lord. I’m thankful for having crossed paths with Jo during our time here on earth. I can now share my memories of her.
Craig Narusaki worked for Hughes Ground Systems in California as an electrical engineer after graduating from college. Those laser rangefinders used in the battlefield, he worked on that amongst other things. Later he married, had a pair of stepkids and lived in Redondo Beach, California. Craig passed away from a heart attack while on vacation in Mexico during a golf match with friends. Nothing could be done as a doctor was also a member of the golfing party. He passed a few years before our 25th year reunion.
I never graduated with the Kaimuki Class of ’77 but I know many of you. I attended Aliiolani Elementary from K-6 then Jarrett for 7th grade. After my mom put me in St. Patrick School in 8th grade.. I lost contact with everyone. I remember Grant Nagano ..he was in my 3rd grade class at Aliiolani, I remember Abe Balogbog from Jarrett and Roy Justiliano also from Aliiolani I also remember his brother Frank. Michael Kinzie I remember from Crane Park Summer Fun. Very sorry to hear of their passing.
Looking for Laurie Manning class of ’77. long time friend from Washington Intermediate School. Mahalo nui loa, malama pono !
Hi Baron…howzit!
Got a notice about Rolan Watari from his sister, he passed in sep 2017.
Thanks.
Trying to drum interest for a 60th birthday bash October 2019. Running into classmates now and then…the interest is there.
You in?
Let me know..take care
Aloha.pamela
Also Darren Oshiro passed away
I am willing to do whatever I can to help. My brother has volunteered to make copies of a CD that we want for the reunion!
Hi Baron, with sadness, please add Maylene (Tayabas) Dimond. Mingy had a big heart and loved her school, her close friends and family. She was kind hearted and opened her home to each of our reunion team meetings. Her home was warm and hospitality grand. Thank you Mingy. We miss you.
Aloha, until we meet again.
Mahalo Baron
Pamela
Hey Baron,
Please add Alex Paglinawan to the RIP list. Also, the correct spelling for
Mingy is Maelyne Diamond.
Thanks
Hello again,
I just noticed that spell check spelled Mingy’s last name wrong and I didn’t catch it until now……her last name is spelled Dimond. Also, we lost Efren Marcos earlier this year. Please do the correction and add Efren.
Thanks
Sorry but I forgot to mention that Lenora Hee passed away also.
Hi Baron,
Another classmate has left us too soon, Anthony Kaleilani Ho. He peacefully passed on April 4th. I have many fond memories of Anthony from Liholiho elementary days, hanging out for 4th grade catechism ( getting on the school bus to st Patricks after school and I think it was the ice cream after the class that was the motivator!) Lol. We always trucked down to Nalo’s in high school to body surf, packed with friends in the back of my truck. The Junior prom driving in that truck. And those waialae drive in movies in the back of that truck, sometimes 8-9 of us packed in! Such Special memories with a special friend. We’ll miss you my dear, Akoni. Aloha, a hui hou.
Hey Baron!
Received word of another classmate passing.
Scott Werkmeister. He passed away on june 11, 2021. Praying for his family during this difficult time. He was a football player our years at school. May he Rest In Peace. Aloha.
I know Terilyn Honma did not graduate with us because she had a baby but she was a class of 77. Fyi.