James Takauye
James Takauye
James Kenichi Takauye, 84, of Kona died Feb. 20, 2013, at Kona Community Hospital. He was a retired insurance agent; member of the Kailua Shita Kumiai, Keopu Citizens Club, Kona Hongwanji Mission Kyodan, Kona Hiroshima Kenjin Kai, Kona Lions Club; served on a board of governors for the annual Hawaiian Billfish Tournament in Kailua-Kona and an Army veteran.
Friends may call at 3 p.m. March 30 at Kona Hongwanji Mission in Kealakekua for a 4 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers.
He is survived by wife, Emi Takauye, daughter, Janis Takauye of Kailua-Kona; son, Kenn (Catherine) Takauye of Aiea, Oahu; sisters, Florence Tsuda and Janet (Ted) Horinouchi, both of Honolulu; one grandchild; numerous nephews and nieces.