John Sione Koko

John Sione Koko

John Koko Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 23, 2008.

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary

JOHN SIONE KOKO

Age 71, of Waianae, Oahu, passed away June 18, 2008 at Hawaii Medical Center-West. Born August 17, 1936 in Leone, American Samoa. He was a member of St. Rita's Church, and also Diesel Mechanic for Caterpiller. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, TuluTulu.

He is survived by children, Theresa (Sakaria) Lata of California, Puletu Dick (Samoa) Koko of American Samoa, Duckie Koko, Michael (Keealani) Koko, June (Tuitufu) Tonumaipe'a of Utah, Waiterangi Haidu (Faleatua) Afoa, Bob (Wendy) Koko, Elena (Simi) Tapusoa of Nevada, Dick Koko, Neemia Napoleon, Faaleaga (Puava) Mapu, Tulutulu Koko of South Carolina; 27 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Herman (Maraea) Koko, Nicko Koko, Simone Koko, Joseph Koko, Tani Joseph Koko; sisters, Florence Gardiner, Christina Emma Koko; nieces, nephews, & cousins.

Visitation 8:30 AM Thursday (June 26) at St. Rita Church (89-318 Farrington Hwy, Nanakuli); Mass 9:30 AM; Burial 12:30 PM at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.

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