Dean Uchida Obituary

DEAN YOSHIZO UCHIDA 66, passed away in Aiea on April 4, 2025. He was born in Honolulu on May 26, 1958, to parents Richard and Marilyn Uchida. A graduate of Pearl City High School, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon, and masters degrees from the University of Hawaii and the University of Southern California. Dean had a distinguished career in government and the private sector, serving as the Administrator of the Land Division at the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Executive Director of the Land Use Research Foundation, a Vice President at D.R. Horton, the Director of the City Department of Planning and Permitting, a Senior Project Manager at SSFM International, and was the Deputy Superintendent for Operations at the State Department of Education at the time of his passing. He was a past President of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii, and Trustee of the Hawaii Building Industry Foundation. Dean was a die-hard Oregon Ducks fan, an extraordinary cook, and enjoyed golf and the occasional cocktail, but his true passion was his ohana. He was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his wife Joy, daughter Elle, son Troy, and sisters JoAnn Takeuchi (Gary), Gail Nakao (Mark) and nephew Kai Takeuchi. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Visitation at 5 p.m. and Services at 6 p.m. The family requests no flowers please, and no orange/black attire (Oregon State colors). Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary