EDWARD THOMPSON SKIPPA' DIAZ Age 70, of Aiea, HI, passed away August 30, 2014 in Aiea. Born February 17, 1944, in Kalihi, Hawaii, the son of the late Pedro Alonzo and Mary Ann Kamakahonu Kaa'a Diaz. Skippa' was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Michael Andrew Krause and John Kalaukoa Diaz; two brothers, Ramon and John and his special brother, Butchie. He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife, best friend, and constant companion, Mary; his children, Gerald Lee (Karen) Krause, James Akau Diaz, Haunani Kathleen (Joseph) Sparks; 15 grandchildren, including Luke William and his namesake, Sean Edward Krause; 1 great grandchild; sisters, Marian "Nana" Kahale, Leetha Faleafine, Elizabeth (Joseph) Charles, Harriet Martinez; and sisters-in-law, Joy (James) La Rose, Gabrielle and Jeanie Diaz; many-nieces, including namesake, Edwina Charles, nephews; and friends. Services will be held at Central Union Church (1660 S. Beretania St.) on September 26, 2014. With viewing from 11 AM until 7 PM. Services at 5 PM. No Flowers.
EDWARD THOMPSON SKIPPA' DIAZ Age 70, of Aiea, HI, passed away August 30, 2014 in Aiea. Born February 17, 1944, in Kalihi, Hawaii, the son of the late Pedro Alonzo and Mary Ann Kamakahonu Kaa'a Diaz. Skippa' was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Michael Andrew Krause and John Kalaukoa Diaz; two brothers, Ramon and John and his special brother, Butchie. He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife, best friend, and constant companion, Mary; his children, Gerald Lee (Karen) Krause, James Akau Diaz, Haunani Kathleen (Joseph) Sparks; 15 grandchildren, including Luke William and his namesake, Sean Edward Krause; 1 great grandchild; sisters, Marian "Nana" Kahale, Leetha Faleafine, Elizabeth (Joseph) Charles, Harriet Martinez; and sisters-in-law, Joy (James) La Rose, Gabrielle and Jeanie Diaz; many-nieces, including namesake, Edwina Charles, nephews; and friends. Services will be held at Central Union Church (1660 S. Beretania St.) on September 26, 2014. With viewing from 11 AM until 7 PM. Services at 5 PM. No Flowers.Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased
