Jo-Anne Lee Nakagawa
1951 - 2024
Jo-Anne Lee Nakagawa
1951 - 2024
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1951
DIED
2024
Jo-Anne Nakagawa Obituary
July 22, 1951 - November 22, 2024
Jo-Anne Lee Nakagawa, 73, of Pearl City, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. Jo-Anne was a devoted mother, cherished sister, adored grandmother and loyal friend who will be remembered for her generosity, compassion, and warm spirit.
She is survived by her two sons, Robert (Becky) and Brian (Serena), brothers Thomas (Christine) Lee, Patrick (Mary) Lee, sister Jeri (Paul) Martin and six beloved grandchildren: Vivian, Caleb, Valerie, Celeste, Donovan, and Carli. Jo-Anne's love for her family was evident in every part of her life, and she treasured the time spent with her children and grandchildren.
Jo-Anne had a passion for travel, exploring alternative healing methods, and sharing moments with her friends and family. She also found joy in Korean dramas, which brought her laughter and comfort. Her vibrant personality and kind heart touched everyone she met.
A memorial service to celebrate Jo-Anne's life will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City on Friday, December 27, 2024. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m.
Jo-Anne's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
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Christina Pouliot
December 27, 2024
I will always remember summers at Rodney Scout Reservation working together, and how she came along on our troop camping trips. She was an absolute joy to be around and her presence in my life, my children´s´ lives and that of Troop 351 will be greatly missed.
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Rick
December 25, 2024
I remember how excited she was last year, setting off fireworks and mortars in the driveway, I always made sure to bring some extra beer or a bottle of wine over when I knew mom was in town. The stories that she told of her travels and good times in the past with such a huge smile and love for her family was something I truly appreciated. I only had the pleasure of knowing her for a couple of years, but she will forever be remembered as one of my favorite people.
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