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Clare Takayama Obituary

CLARE F. TAKAYAMA 84, of Kaneohe a retired Travel and Flight Reservation Specialist for Pan American Airlines and SATO travel for the US Coast Guard has passed peacefully in her Kaneohe home on March 27, 2025. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1941 and moved to Honolulu in 1963. Married to Richard Takayama (deceased) for over 51 years, Clare is survived by her 4 children Kaimanu, Kawika, Moana Takayama and Joni Metras; Sister Jeane Kalaluhi; 4 Grandchildren, 5 Greatchildren. Clare's memorial service will be held at Nu'uana Memorial on May 16th at 5:30pm with food and drinks served following. Visitation will begin at 4:30pm. In lieu of gifts, flowers may be sent to Nu'uanu Memorial on the date of Service. A celebration of life will be held on May 17th at Ho'omaluhi'a Botanical Gardens in Kaneohe at site 'Kahua Lehua' (Campsites 11-16) from 12-3pm. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Apr. 27, 2025.

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Dottie (Rohen) Ellsworth

July 27, 2025

So sorry to learn of this sad news. We went to school together in Jamaica Plain & were in touch on Facebook. Will miss seeing her on Facebook & keep her in my prayers!

Pat Cavanaugh

July 14, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. Clare was a fine friend for many years beginning in Jamaica Plain many years ago. I´ll miss her Facebook
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Betty Karsokas

May 24, 2025

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Clare was a dear friend and will be sadly missed.

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