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Walter Tanaka Obituary

WALTER KUNIO TANAKA Walter Kunio Tanaka, age 92, of Mililani, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1933 in Eleele, Kauai and was predeceased by wife Sylvia Tanaka and brothers Robert and Douglas Tanaka. Walter was retired as a school principal at Honowai Elementary School and as a Business Curriculum Specialist with the Department of Education. He is survived by son, Cary Tanaka (Terri); daughter, Jodi Kenessey (Tumoana), and 5 grandchildren: John Tanaka, David Tanaka, Lauren Tanaka, Tia Kenessey and Payton Kenessey. Private services have been held. Arrangements Provided By: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Mar. 15, 2026.

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