Comments on: Rest in Paradise

By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:26:05 +0000

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.

By: baron

baron — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:10:13 +0000

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.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 07:57:47 +0000

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.