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
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.
