75, of Honolulu passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020 after a two year battle to cancer. He is predeceased by his parents Harry S. and Shizue Akamine. He graduated from Kalani High School (1962) and furthered his education at Church College of Hawaii (1968). Stanley started work at Matson Navigation Company on June 23, 1969, as a wharehouseman and after 36 years of service, retired on July 31, 2005. He had a passion for sports: baseball, softball, football, basketball, golf and above all loved ballroom dancing. Stan coached both fast pitch and slow pitch softball and in 1984 was named coach of the year. His local 142 Oahu Division took first place couple of times. He was an avid traveler, been to many super bowl games, and visited numerous countries some more than once. He had a family friend in Peru that he kept in close contact with till his last day. He also expressed interest in revisiting Japan and Africa. He also belonged to the '55 Chevy Club and won trophies for Cruise Night events. He volunteered his time to chauffeur for high school proms with his black '55 Chevy. Stanley is survived by son Garrett and daughter Rayna Araki (Bert) of San Jose, CA. Sisters Mae (Reiko) Hashiro (Ken) of Torrance, CA., Amy Toba, brothers Wayne (Pat) and Elroy (Shelley). Many nieces and nephews, and one grand nephew and one grand niece. Private service will be held at a later date.God looked around His garden and found an empty place
He then looked down upon the Earth and saw your tired face
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest
With the help of his angels they flew you to your heavenly place
He saw the road was getting rough and the hills too hard to climb
He closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be Thine"
It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you the day God called you home.
by Melissa Shreve
Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary
