DOREEN HIGASHINO Obituary

DOREEN NANI KA'OPUANANIOKEKAI HIGASHINO 95, of Napili, Maui, Hawaii, passed away peacefully at her family home on January 16, 2024. Nani was born September 5, 1928 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was the daughter of John Pakiai Kupihea and Ah-Lin Katherine Kai and Granddaughter to Hawaiian Healer Kiaiai. Nani graduated from the University of Hawaii with a degree in Tropical Agriculture. She married Robert Hiroshi Higashino and had two sons, Paul Keonaona Higashino and Peter Palikauoha Higashino and resided in Hawaii Kai. Nani established a career in the hospitality industry on Oahu and was a teacher at the Kapiolani Community College. She was also honored to be the President of Travel Women Hawaii. The family, along with many friends, will treasure her wit, generosity and spunk. She moved to Napili, Maui to be closer to family. She is greatly missed. Nani is survived by Paul and Jennifer Higashino, Peter and Carolee Higashino, Grandchildren Kendall Oreta (Anthony Oreta), Elizabeth Whiteman (Stephen Whiteman), Lily Higashino, Kainoa Higashino, Kawelu Higashino and Kaleinani Higashino. Her great-grandchildren Vincent Whiteman, Leon Miller-Oreta, Maddox Oreta, Blake Oreta, Stevie Whiteman along with numerous nieces and nephews. She now joins our beloved Bobby Higashino and Lihau Higashino in the heavens above. A private family service to celebrate Nani's life was held at The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. The 'Ohana requests no donations. Special mahalo to Hospice Maui.