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Jean Kohashi Obituary

JEAN TOSHIE KOHASHI 78, of Honolulu, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. A dedicated Registered Nurse and retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Jean was born in Honolulu and was a graduate of Waipahu High School and the Queen's Hospital School of Nursing. She is survived by her husband, Kerry; daughter, Colleen (Leon Wong); two grandchildren; and her brother, Wayne (Diane) Iwaoka. Private services will be held. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Alison

January 19, 2026

I remember Kuro´s mom, Jean, as the person I could catch up on what´s going on in the neighborhood. Never mind the neighborhood is a two mile loop of houses and people. She had the ability to talk with everyone comfortably. I miss her and want ro extend my deepest sympathy to her husband.

Kellee

January 14, 2026

I´ve known her as my neighbor. Maybe we weren´t friendly but there was a time she knew how much I cared about my fishes in a pond next to her property and she made every attempt to block them from debris by placing a yoga mat along the chain link fence.
I will never forget her kind gesture.
I know my dogs barking were annoying but they are the eyes and years for all of us. My apologies.
I know when her grand children visited I could hear how much joy they brought her and her husband. They have a wonderful daughter l, son inlaw and grand daughters.

I knew something wasn´t right soon after Thanksgiving. I
didn´t see her car move from the garage and their home was quieter. Usually certain times of the day if they´re not traveling she is cooking or doing something. I was hoping she went on a nice vacation on her own with others but I knew she would travel without her husband.

My sincere condolences to Mr. Kohashi and family.
I´ve been thru loss of my own immediate family members and life changes with missing them.

I only live next door to them but I feel your loss. My sincere apologies and prayers.

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