Donna Tanigawa Obituary

DONNA MICHI TANIGAWA 73, of Honolulu, passed away on November 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 24, 1952, Donna worked at NoKaOi Floral and then later for the State-Dept. of Human Services and retired with the State-Dept. of Health as a Management Specialist. Donna is survived by her mother, Florence Matsumura, brothers Regan (Shoshana) Matsumura and Alvin (Lynn, children Reid & Erin) Matsumura. She was pre-deceased by her father, Tom Matsumura, husband, Wayne Tanigawa and brother-in-law, Malcolm Tanigawa (children Susan Saule and David Tanigawa and their families). She is survived by Brother-in-law, Carl (Helen) Tanigawa and their 2-children, Jill (Thomas) McKeown (children Emma & John) and Lori (David) Miyasaki (children Logan & Harper). Donna cherished her friends and family. She was a devoted daughter, wife, beloved sister and aunty. She was always thinking of others, sharing her joy of cooking and baking and most of all her gift of being so positive and compassionate. Her caring spirit, boundless kindness and her warm hugs and aloha will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Oahu Mortuary: Visitation at 4:00pm and Services to begin at 5:00pm. Arrangements Provided By: Oahu Mortuary