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Waipahu, Hawaii

Gail Ogawa Obituary

GAIL SACHIKO OGAWA Age 79, of Wahiawa, passed away on September 29, 2025. She was born in Wahiawa, HI on September 18, 1946. She was the middle daughter of Noboru and Asako Ogawa. A proud graduate of Leilehua High School class of 1964. Gail went on to receive her B.U.S., M.A. and Ph.D. After retiring she returned home to live a slower paced life. She had a thirst for knowledge auditing classes at the University of Hawaii. She is predeceased by her parents Noboru and Asako Ogawa, sister Maxine Holland. Survived by sister Dawn (Roger) Chang, nephew Jay (Caryl) Leroh. A memorial service will be held at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Visitation at 9:30a.m.; Services at 10:30 a.m.; casual attire. No flowers.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Apr. 19, 2026.

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