Jay Akiya Higa

Jay Akiya Higa obituary, Honolulu, HI

Jay Akiya Higa

Jay Higa Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'ahu Mortuary on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Jay Akiya Higa, 70, passed away at Queen's Hospital on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born on September 18, 1954 in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Thomas and Emiko Higa. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Soon Young, and his sister, Ellen Maxton.
Jay started his career in retail management at Liberty House, and continued with AT&T, Hawaiian Telcom, Macy's, and Long's, where he was still employed at the time of his death.
Jay was a devoted, caring and loving husband to Soon Young. He met his wife at the golf course, fell in love and married her in 1999. Golfing was his most enjoyable activity, and his other hobbies included fishing and bowling. He loved to sit on the lanai, feeding his bird family and enjoying his beer.
Jay will be remembered for his smile, patience, kindness and generosity. Throughout his illness, Jay never lost his positive attitude or sense of humor.
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