Howard Furuya

Howard Furuya, 90, died on May 21, 2021, at his home in Kaneohe, surrounded by his family. Howard was born in Kahana Valley in 1930; the youngest of Suematsu and Kinu Furuya’s eight children and grew up farming, torching, diving and hunting.  He went to Ka’a'awa school and was a proud graduate of Farrington High School.

While still running the family papaya farm, Howard joined the Honolulu Fire Department where he ultimately retired as Captain.  He is remembered for sharing the produce from his garden, prawns from the stream, smoked meat from his hunts and kalua from  his bi-annual imu. He will also be fondly remembered as the kolohe uncle who shared the Kahana outdoors with nieces, nephews and friends.  They would quickly learn to wear boro-boro clothes when tagging along with Uncle Howard because dirt, mud, and rides in the back of his truck were always part of the deal.

Howard was preceded in death by his beloved wife Tomeyo, his parents, and his brothers and sisters; Shigeru, Utako, Mitsuru, Walter, Asako, Harold and Charles.

He is survived by his sons, Chris (Laureen), and Dan (Dawne) and his grandchildren; Dania, Beth, Ethan and Dacsi.

Services will be held at Mililani Memorial Park, Mauka Chapel on August 7, 2021.  Visitation begins at 4:30 pm with Services at 5:30 pm

With the increasing number of COVID cases we ask that you please observe all social distancing, mask wearing and any other safety measures (most of all common sense) if attending Dad's service in person.  The last thing he would want is anyone getting sick on his account.

Due to the covid situation the services were converted to a drive thru service. We appreciate those of you who were able to participate and are grateful for the support and condolences shared….and we understand those that were not able to join us. 

Sadly, one of the casualties of this change was the program.  However thanks to the willingness of our wonderful speakers and technology, we are able to share Dad’s Service in a virtual sense.

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The Video program is available at:​

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv6yTEd1MHnHhNexNsL_L9WpSu-mPBF8o

https://chrisfuruya.zenfolio.com/p994574310

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