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During retirement, loved surfing at Waikiki, stand up paddling, listening to music, undertook ukulele lessons and enjoyed ahi limu poke. Once a member of the Pearl City Bonsai, Pearl City Lions Club, and a canine obedience trainer at Kamamalu park.
Predeceased by his parents, Eita and Kikue Takazawa, his brothers Robert and Ralph Takazawa and sisters Betty Whang, Thelma Kunimura, and Leatrice Ing.
Survived by wife, Judy and two sons, Aric (Kanako), Kevin, and two grandchildren (David and Sophia). Siblings: Rosaline Sasaki, Grace (Richard) Shojinaga, Lily (Roger) Yamamoto, Gail (David) Fujikawa, Dean (Florence) Takazawa, Ellen (Tommy) Tokunaga, Faye (Hamilton) Kobayashi.
Special thanks to the staff at QMC Punchbowl, QMC WEST, Ka Punawai Ola, Malama Ola and Bayada.
Private services will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery
at Punchbowl.
