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Wendell Tadashi Murakawa

1946 - 2024

Wendell Murakawa Obituary

WENDELL TADASHI MURAKAWA 77, of Honolulu, passed away on January 31, 2024 in Honolulu. Born on August 27, 1946 in Honolulu, he was a graduate of Hawaii Baptist Academy, Sacramento State, and University of Hawaii at Manoa. Wendell was a retired Intake Service Centers Division Administrator in the Department of Public Safety, part time actor, a board member of several organizations and a behind the scenes politician. He is survived by his sisters Judy (Herbert) Inouye and Doreen Rapp, 5 nephews and nieces, and 10 grand nephews and nieces. Visitation 10 am on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; Services at 11 am; Burial at a later date. No flowers. Aloha Attire. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Mar. 3, 2024.

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Mar

9

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary

2233 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817

Mar

9

Service

11:00 a.m.

Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary

2233 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817

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Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary

2233 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817

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