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Richard Cundy Obituary

RICHARD LEE CUNDY Richard Cundy, 95, was born on September 28, 1928, in Minneapolis, MN, and died on February 1, 2024, at home in Honolulu, HI, with his wife at his side. He enlisted in the Navy out of high school and served in San Diego and Honolulu for 2 years after which he returned to the University of Minnesota to receive his degrees. Because he had fallen in love with Hawaii, immediately upon graduation from college, he returned to Hawaii where he spent the rest of his life. Richard was employed at The Kamehameha Schools for his entire career first as a teacher, then principal, director of personnel, and finally as special assistant to former Bishop Estate trustee, "Pinky" Thompson. Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Myrna Lian Cundy, and his son John (Paige) of St. Louis, MO. Private services. Arrangements Provided By: Oahu Mortuary

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Feb. 25, 2024.

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March 3, 2024

Mr. Cundy was the Vice Principal at KSPD when I went there as a border. I was very homesick and wanted to leave Kamehameha and go back to the country. My parents were driving from the country almost every night for two months as I was trying to leave Kamehameha. Finally one evening Mr. Cundy spoke to my dad and told him to give me another month and if I still wanted to leave then they should take me out. Well ... I made it through the month and stayed another six years to graduate. I didn't know the full story of what Mr. Cundy said to my dad until many years later when my dad told me of the conversation they had. Reading about his love for Hawaii and Hawaiians and that my dad like him had been a sailor from the mainland who fell in love with this place we call " aina " really struck home. I'm so glad he lived a long life and " Mahalo Mr Cundy ... a Hawaiian without the DNA " ... you impacted my life so positively ... Mahalo Nui Loa

Lee Muller KS '66

February 27, 2024

Aloha Oe, Mr. Cundy, you were my principal at KSPD. As long ago as that was, I still have fond memories of both you and Miss Lord.

Debbie Poepoe Sakamoto, KS '72

February 25, 2024

Aloha and mahalo for your years of service to Kamehameha Schools. May you rest in love and peace. Mrs. Cundy, you were my 9th grade English teacher. My sincerest condolences to you.

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