Ian Ebesugawa Obituary

Ian was an awesome guy. I knew him when he was an OB Resident. He will be truly missed.

Best doctor in Hilo will be forever missed !

Sending most heartfelt condolences to the Ebesugawa `Ohana. Ian was my doctor since my late teens, delivered all four of my children, and was just the greatest guy! I saw him on Dec. 22 for my annual checkup, and was probably one of his very last patients. (I even took a few pictures at his practice that day! He still had the same posters adorning the walls as the did in the early 90s.) Ian was truly the best. He was so personable and always made me feel so comfortable. His bedside manner and integrity were impeccable. I am so very sad to just learn of his passing. Sending love to the entire Ebesugawa `Ohana

Sending much love and prayers to his Ohana. I want to thank his Ohana for sharing him with us. He´s has been a part of my Ohana for over 30 years. I am forever grateful for the care and friendship he gave me. A person and more importantly physician like him are rare. He took such good care of me and always made me feel safe. I will miss him dearly and so grateful I always thanked him with a hug. What am I gonna do now
May God surround him and his Ohana with his loveRest in Love Doc Forever in our hearts

Ian was such a good friend to my husband, James and I. We first met him at UH in Hilo. James and Ian trained JKA Martial Arts together for many years. Then we all went to UH on Oahu finishing up our further education. We remember lots of laughs and great memories. Ian was a gentle, generous and thoughtful person. We will miss him so much. Our condolences to his beloved family. James & Asa McCarthy

Best Dr. Ebesugawa is the best ever! we love him so much and were so grateful that he took me in so late in my pregnancy with my daughter. Were saddened by the loss of him, but we know he's in a great place and will watch over all our babies in Hilo. Much love the Ramos Family.

I .remember Ian as an Ob-Gyn. resident at KapiolaniWomen'sandChildren'sMedicalCenter as part of the clinical faculty of the John A. Burn's School of Medicine. Ian was an exemplary student and physician in his conduct, patience, technical skills and self control. He was very easy to talk to, very courteous with the teaching staff, nurses as well as with the patients and medical students. I'm sure he will be missed much by his patients and colleagues. Sincere condolences to his family.
George Shimomura, MD, retired

Ian and I were residents together at Kapiolani in the 1980´s. Residents always share a certain bond-having gone through a sort of hell together. We worked hard but had fun. Loved Ian. He was always helpful and cheerful. Good sense of humor. After not seeing him for 30 years, it was good to reconnect the past couple years. He was a wonderful friend.

Dr. Ebesugawa thank you for being such a caring comforting doctor to me for decades. If only you could know how many lives you touched. I don't know who I can find that I can be comfortable with as I was with you. Truly you were loved by many! My very deepest condolences to his family.....

Rest in peace Dr. E He was a huge part of my life! He delivered 3 of my 4 babies. He was such a kind man. Always made me feel safe no matter what. Love and Aloha to him and his Ohana

My sincere condolences on Ian's passing. We were classmates at JABSOM and were study carrel-mates for the first two years of medical school. He was always so generous and kind and helped me survive the first two years mentally, emotionally, and academically. As often happens, our lives drifted apart over the years, but we were lucky enough to reconnect, albeit sparingly, since my return to Hawaii. I have never forgotten his compassion, empathy, kindness, and generosity...he will be missed and my prayers are with his family and love ones during this time of sorrow.

There will not be any other OB/GYN like him around. He had the best compassionate, caring and awesome bedside manners ever. He caught my serious health condition and saved both me and my son 20 years ago. Gonna miss him dearly