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Honorato Keli'ikoalokomaika'i. Yacapin Jr.
12/29/1945 - 07/07/2025
BORN
12/29/1945
DIED
07/07/2025
Honorato Yacapin Obituary
Hono passed away on July 7, 2025, at his home in Portland, Oregon. He was born on December 29, 1945, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Hono proudly served in the United States Army for 21 years, including two combat tours in Vietnam, first with the 1st Infantry Division and later as a member of the Special Forces (Green Berets).
Following military retirement, he was the Gardener at the Portland VA Medical Center.
Hono was deeply committed to preserving and promoting Hawaiian culture in his family and community. He delighted in sharing the Aloha spirit with everyone he met.
Hono is survived by his wife Sarah Yacapin; children Duston and Layne Yacapin and Alia Long; Sarah's children Jen, Melissa, Amy and Tony Atkins; siblings Felicidad Sagon, Maria Yacapin, Sharlene Yacapin-Ammons, and Daniel Yacapin; and ten grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Honorato Inay and Epefania Vertido Yacapin; his first wife Diana; and siblings Benjamin, Josephine and Priscilla.
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Jim Fox
August 20, 2025
I worked with Hono at the VA Medical Center. He was a man that was kinder, wiser, and truly gentler, than anyone I have ever met. He loved his family, and deeply loved his wife, Sarah. This world was made a better place because of him. Hono was truly a noble warrior. We all miss you, Hono.
"Now Voyager sail Forth to Seek and Find".
Mike Boring
August 18, 2025
Sincere condolences to the Yacapin and Ammons families. My parents and our family have known Hono and the rest of the family for years. I just saw him at my mother's funeral service in January. RIP, kind sir. Mike Boring and family.
Janice D Jones
August 18, 2025
To finish my & my husband´s tribute: Honorato, You are an Honorable Man & was Honored by the US Army. You are a gracious man and you are Honored by All who knew & Loved You. My husband passed July 30, 2023, he as well honors You. appreciated & enjoyed the time we spent with You Hono. You are now with our Lord Jesus Christ. And all of your family & friends, your Military family. We All love You. We shall always love & Miss You. YOU ARE THE REPRESENTATIVE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Lovingly always, Janice & the late Robert W. Jones
Charles Conrad
August 17, 2025
I was honored to serve with Hono Yacapin while stationed in Germany in 1976 and 1977. He was an outstanding NonCommissioned Officer in every aspects of military service; a true professional, extremely knowledgeable, a strong leader, and a well respected mentor to all the junior soldiers in our unit. His advice was often sought by the command´s senior leadership, whether in garrison or on numerous field training exercises. He had a strong work ethic and work tirelessly to complete each and every assignment. I greatly depended on him as my PSNCO, and we would not have enjoyed the success we had without his expertise and dedication. A remarkable soldier and true friend, he served our country honorably and with distinction. May he rest in peace.
Charles Conrad
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)
U.S. Army
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