Harold Hamada Obituary

HAROLD SEICHI HAMADA Harold S. Hamada passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024 at the age of 88. He was born in Honolulu on November 1, 1935 to Kihachi and Tsuruyo Hamada He attended Iolani School and graduated with the class of 1953. He attended the University of Hawaii and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He later received his Master's in 1958 and PHD from the University of Illinois in 1962. Harold fulfilled his military tour as a project officer in the Weapons Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M. After an honorable discharge from the military, he worked as a researcher in the Theoretical Physics Dept. at the Lawrence Radiation Lab in Livermore, California. After several years there, he was offered a teaching position at the University of Hawaii. It was so nice to be back in Hawaii and close to family and friends. He taught for over 33 years. In addition to teaching courses, he served as the chairman of the Civil Engineering Department. During his sabbatical years, he lectured at the Science University of Tokyo and also was a visiting scholar at the Nihon University. After retiring from the university, he worked as a consultant to several local engineering firms. He did this to the age of 86, long overdue, but found a great joy working with the young engineers of KSF. Harold is survived by his wife Lucy, married for 65 years, son Kyle (Miki) daughter LeeAnn Kakuda (Rowland) grandchildren Rory (Camie) and Carly Kakuda. He was preceded in death by his brothers Bruce and Paul and sister Nancy Ogino. He is survived by his brother Richard (Anita) and sister Janet Hirata (Eddie). The family wishes to thank the staff at Hawaii Senior Care and Malama Ola for their heartwarming care and support. Private services will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements Provided By: Oahu Mortuary