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Gladys Shiroma Obituary

GLADYS W.P. YOUNG SHIROMA At age 85, passed away on August 3, 2024 in Honolulu. She was born and raised in Kalihi and graduated from Farrington High school. Gladys was employed by the State of Hawaii Department of Education for over 50 years; working at Lanakila, Kaiulani, and Kalihi Waena Elementary as an Educational Assistant. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gladys is survived by her 6 children, Colleen (Joseph) Uahinui, Brenda Shiroma, Annette (Bradford) Choy, William Shiroma, Jaime (Michael) Shih and Janel (Alex) Unabia; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James A. Shiroma. Memorial services will be held on October 26, 2024 at Borthwick Maunakea Chapel. Public viewing begins at 10:30am with service program to begin at 11:15am.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Oct. 20, 2024.

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Borthwick Mortuary

1330 Maunakea Street, Honolulu, HI 96817

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26

Service

11:00 a.m.

Borthwick Mortuary

1330 Maunakea Street, Honolulu, HI 96817

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