James Bertino Obituary

JAMES CHERILL BERTINO, MR. B James Cherill Bertino, 90, of Honolulu, HI, passed away on April 28, 2024. James was personable, kind, hardworking, smart, loving, and happy. He was born on April 16, 1934 in Santa Rosa, CA. to James Robert Bertino and Hazel Beatrice Moore. He cherished his family above all else, especially his wife, Beverly. He is survived by his wife, three children: Catherine Wright (Jeff) of Carlsbad, CA; Tracy Doane (Dwight) of Kailua, HI; and David Bertino (Jaymie) of Seattle, WA. He also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. James served in the Army Reserves at Fort Huachuca in Ariziona. His dedication to service continued throughout his career as a theater arts teacher. He began his career at Fremont High in the early 60s and later studied Asian theater at UH, where he taught speech and theater. After getting his masters at UH he taught theater arts and speech at Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus for over 30 years, retiring in 1998. A memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Keolu Ward, in Kailua on Saturday, June 15th, from 4PM to 7PM. James Bertino's legacy will live on through his family, his dedication to education, and his love for the arts.