2007 Uchinanchu of the Year Honorees
Uchinanchu of the Year honorees are selected by their member clubs in appreciation for their continuous commitment and dedication to perpetuate Okinawan culture and heritage. Each honoree was acknowledged on stage and presented with a commemorative gift and lei.
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Cleighton and Karen Goo
Shea Kikuyo Miyasato
The late Mr. Choriki Shimabukuro
Naomi Chinen
Yeiichi and Mitsuyo Uyeunten
Colette Shiroma
Takeo “Take” Shimabukuro
Vince Watabu
the late Mr. Allen Agena
Yasuo Uezo
Michael and Claire Mamitsuka
Lena Akiko Higa |
Hawaii Sashiki-Chinen Doshi Kai Michael and Frances Serikaku
Janice Kawachi
Max and Kathleen Miyashiro
Patsy Takaesu
Lilly Higa
Carolyn Oki
Fusako Kaneshiro
Florence Onishi and Karen Koles
Roy Higa
Raymond and Muriel Higa
Grace S. Oshiro
Cyrus Tamashiro |
Hanae Isa Yasuda
Muneo and Leatrice Fujimoto
Janise Oshiro
Okinawa Genealogical Society of Hawaii Dorothy Miyahira Chee
Howard Takara (Yago-Miyofuya)
Kelly Akamine Brown
Claudia Higa
Alan M. Chinen
Shayne and Claudia Onaga
Denny Higa
Frances “Pix” Kanayama
William S. Akamine Jr. |