JUNKO SEKIYA Obituary

JUNKO MIMI SEKIYA 66, passed away unexpectedly at her Makiki home on February 15, 2024. She is survived only by her partner, Mr. Chuck Masseth. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Mimi worked initially in management for a Japanese hotel corporation in Hawaii before moving on to Ameriprise Financial and finally to Occidental Underwriters of Hawaii. Mimi had a passion for exploration and skiing, which took her to destinations like New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the U.S., and Europe. As a foreign exchange student, she lived in Minnesota, where she honed her English language skills. She was actively involved in her community, participating annually in the Hotel Charity Walk and Great Aloha Run, volunteering at the Sony Open, and contributing her time and talents to company functions. Mimi was known for her great personality and radiant smile. A loving and caring person with a zest for life, Mimi will be deeply missed. May she rest in love. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Kapiolani Park, 500 feet Ewa of Barefoot Beach Cafe, 2699 Kalakaua at Twelve Coconuts (See Google Maps). Look for the white canopy tent near the ocean. Visitation and fellowship will begin at 4:00 PM, Service at 4:30 PM. A paddle out to scatter her ashes will take place at 5:00 PM. Chuck can be reached at (808) 492-8802.