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Jean Nagao Obituary

JEAN SANAE NAGAO (1924-2024) A LIFE WELL-LIVED Jean Sanae Nagao, 99, a cherished wife, mother, grand- mother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on November 4, 2024. Born on December 29, 1924, in picturesque Kohala, Hawaii, she later made Honolulu her home. After graduating from Farrington High School, Jean married her beloved husband, Eddy N. Nagao in 1945. Together, they built a happy life filled with love and dedication, including establishing E.N. Nagao Ltd, a successful general contracting business. Jean's legacy extends beyond her professional accomplishments. Sister to Harry Yamada and his wife Rose and devoted mother to her four children, Michael Nagao and his wife Nancy, Shann Peterson, Alan Nagao and his wife Rose, and Nora and her husband David Vallesteros. Her love and guidance also touched the lives of her eight grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. A celebration of Jean's life will be held at Hosoi Garden Mortuary in Honolulu on January 3rd at 6 PM. Family visitation will begin at 5 PM. As we mourn the loss of this extraordinary woman, let us also celebrate her remarkable life and the enduring impact she had on those who knew and loved her. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Dec. 29, 2024.

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Kelly Kim, from Namau´u drive.

January 3, 2025

Mom Nagao welcomed me into her home in 1981, when I was a rowdy teenager and let me spend countless days and night there for the next 20 years or so, just like I was family. She was gracious and strong and I will always remember her.

Gary Tahara

January 3, 2025

Deepest Sympathy to the Nagao Ohana.

The Nagao and Tahara families go back to the Hilo High School Days (c/o 1941), Cub Scouts at Maemae (1968) and our current Home (built 1994) was one of the projects for E N Nagao...

Gary Tahara and Family
The late Glenn and Cornelia Tahara

Calvin Uyehara

December 30, 2024

Our sincerest condolences to the Nagao family.

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