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ICHIJI OGATA Obituary

ICHIJI IKE OGATA 93, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, and Aurora, Colorado, passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on October 24, 2023, in Colorado. Born in Kaumana, Hilo, Hawaii, Ike was a retired Electronic Technician for the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Army Veteran. Survived by daughters, Kelly (Mark) Miyamoto, Lori (Bryan) Sakuoka; 2 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Daddy rejoins beloved wife and soulmate of 54 golden years, Alice Asako Ogata, in Heaven. Forever known for his heart of pure gold, songs of love, wise words, joyful jokes, shakas, smiles, Aloha spirit. Ike poured out what God poured in, faithful and true until the very end. Encore, Daddy - Hana hou! Ike's Celebration of Life will be held on January 3, 2024, at Mililani Mortuary, Makai Chapel, Visitation: 9:30 am.; Service: 10:30 am. Committal and inurnment with military honors will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl, in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 4, 2024, in a private ceremony. Online condolences: mililanimemorial.com God Bless You All and God Bless Our Dearly Beloved Daddy! Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, Dear Pal, and Friend, All Our Love, All Our Lives, Until We Meet Again! Praise the Lord!

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Dec. 10, 2023.

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5 Entries

The Ogata 'Ohana

November 29, 2023

The Ogata 'Ohana

November 29, 2023

A Father With
A Heart of Gold --
Who Can Find?

Gives Straight
From His Heart
Songs of Love,
Tales Untold

From the Treasures
of His Mind.

Priceless Memories,
Timeless Tales,
Lifetime Stories,
Life in Song --

Leaves a Legacy
Beyond Compare

By Being the Light
to Us All.

We Praise the Lord,
for our two parents,
and grandparents,
Precious beyond compare.

Thank You, Father God,
Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit,
for giving us living examples
of You while here!

We know we can´t hold a candle
to the lives they´ve lived,
But try to honor their legacies,
we will try, as we should.

Until then, we give You, Lord,
Our deepest heartfelt thanks and praise,
For Two of the World´s Most Wonderful
Parents and Grandparents,
We Praise Your Holy Name!

All Our Love, All Our Lives,
Your Eternally Grateful Family,
Kelly, Lori, Mark, Bryan, Krislyn and Katie

The Ogata 'Ohana

November 29, 2023

The Ogata 'Ohana

November 29, 2023

The Ogata 'Ohana

November 29, 2023

A Father With
A Heart of Gold --
Who Can Find?

Gives Straight
From His Heart
Songs of Love,
Tales Untold

From the Treasures
of His Mind.

Priceless Memories,
Timeless Tales,
Lifetime Stories,
Life in Song --

Leaves a Legacy
Beyond Compare

By Being the Light
to Us All.

We Praise the Lord,
for our two parents,
and grandparents,
Precious beyond compare,

Thank You, Father God,
Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit,
for giving us living examples
of You while here!

We know we can´t hold a candle
to the lives they´ve lived,
But try to honor their legacies,
we will try, as we should.

Until then, we give You, Lord,
Our deepest heartfelt thanks and praise,
For Two of the World´s Most Wonderful
Parents and Grandparents,
We Praise Your Holy Name!

All Our Love, All Our Lives,
Your Eternally Grateful Family,
Kelly, Lori, Mark, Bryan, Krislyn and Katie

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Memorial Events
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Jan

3

Visitation

9:30 a.m.

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary - Makai Chapel

Mililani Memorial Park Road at Ka Uka Blvd., Waipahu, HI 96797

Jan

3

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary - Makai Chapel

Mililani Memorial Park Road at Ka Uka Blvd., Waipahu, HI 96797

Jan

4

Inurnment

9:30 a.m.

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Punchbowl, HI

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Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary - Makai Chapel

Mililani Memorial Park Road at Ka Uka Blvd., Waipahu, HI 96797

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