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ORIN T. GIMA M.D.

ORIN T. GIMA M.D. obituary

ORIN GIMA Obituary

ORIN T. GIMA, M.D. Orin Gima, 74, of Aiea, passed away on September 10, 2023. He was born on May 27, 1949 on Oahu to Takeo and Nellie Gima. In his early years he attended Waikiki Elementary, Washington Intermediate, McKinley High School and the University of Hawaii. Upon graduating, he was accepted into the first class of the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii. Later he interned at Los Angeles General Medical Center and then completed his residency here in Hawaii. Orin started his practice with Kaiser Permanente at the Leeward Clinic then Waipio Clinic working for 36 years before retiring in 2013. He was a dedicated physician who loved his patients. In 1974, Orin married his high school sweetheart, Sandy. Together they raised three children who kept them busy and filled their lives with laughter and love. He had a passion for music which continued throughout his lifetime and resonated with everyone in the family. He is survived by his wife Sandy, sons Lorin (Lorene) and Christopher (Shelly) Gima, daughter Kelli (Sean) Fukui and 3 grandchildren Cailin, Haley and Luna. He will be dearly missed and forever loved. A private family celebration of his life was held in his honor.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Dec. 3, 2023.

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Randy Jensen

December 4, 2023

I worked with Orin at the medical center for 18 years. When he sent me a consult for one of his patients, he seemed genuinely concerned and worded the request so well that I knew exactly what he wanted. Kaiser would do well to use him as a model of the physicians it seeks to recruit. Requiescat in pace.

Howard and Louise Gerboc

December 3, 2023

It is with a heavy heart we send our sincerest condolences to the family of Dr. Orin Gima. Dr. Gima was our physician at Kaiser Permanente more than 35 years ago and we could not have been in better hands. We thanked him everyday for the many medical decisions he made on our behalf, a couple that primarily saved my husband's life. We were so devastated when he retired, and have never found a more caring, selfless, understanding person since. My husband always said that he felt that he could always talk to Dr. Gima, be upfront with him and he to both of us. Our youngest daughter also attended Aiea Intermediate with Lorin and was in band class, that was something we also shared. We send our heartfelt prayers, and thank you for sharing Dr. Gima with all of us. God bless you all!

Miki Freitas

December 3, 2023

It was fun and adventure working with him for all those years at Punawai and Waipio clinics. May he rest in peace.
Your friend forever, Miki

John & Debi Kelly

December 3, 2023

Such a Wonderful Man & Great Doctor. Condolences for his beautiful family

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