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Jim Linkner Obituary

JIM LINKNER Jim Linkner, of Kailua, O'ahu, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2023, at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his beautiful wife Debra; Children Dylan and Tehani; Son-in-law Teva; and grandchildren Hanaia and Mahana. Jim was born June 9, 1945, in Buffalo, New York, and moved to Hawaii in 1968 where he found his passion as an audio engineer/producer and was a fixture in the Hawaiian music industry - his love for creating and producing music will truly be missed. Jim's other passion was for the Buffalo Bills - we know we have another fan cheering from the heavens for a Super Bowl win - Go Bills! Jim's celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Honolulu Elks Lodge, 2933 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 from 4:00 - 9:00 pm. Arrangements Provided By: University of Hawaii Willed Body Program

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Jun. 11, 2023.

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Richard Dmith

August 14, 2025

Sorry to hear of his passing..
Jim was one of my
Best friend 1970-71 while working at Records Hawaii and his roomate .
I went back a few times visit
In early 2000´s I brought my daughter and she Met him.
I represent arists, produce music festivals, and opened my mother´s old Modern Records shop in Portsmouth NH
Once in a blue moon people come in from Hawaii, etc and buy Hawaiian records !!
Would love to keep in touch ..
I´m not sure how to write back and thank your daughter who contacted me a few months back.. it´s been in my mind
Hope all is well with you .
Aloha
Richard

John Fink

June 24, 2023

Jim was a wonderful friend and partner for many years with his incredible array of musical talent, his sense of humor, his willingness to work with us on many projects at KHNL and KFVE. I will never forget when I introduce him to a couple of young, aspiring musicians and he turned their quality home recording into Hoku Awards' magic. The group was Pali.

We'll miss you Jim, but your legacy lives on through your family, friends, and incredible local music catalogue.

Go Bills!!

John Fink

chucky boy chock

June 17, 2023

We were privileged to record several projects with Jim and will miss him dearly. He is with our Heavenly Father now and enjoying the music of our greatest Hawaiian musicians Pops, Peter, Boz, Macky, Malani and sitting next to Krash!!!!! iesu pu chucky boy & Hawaiian boy

Douglas G. Ashcraft

June 14, 2023

Great friend and inspiration for me becoming an Exalted Ruler with Elks Lodge #2230 in Kailua. I will miss him greatly! See you over the Rainbow Jim.

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