Birth date: Sep 14, 1926 Death date: May 5, 2013
FRANCIS EMORY OLIVEIRA Age 86, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away May 5, 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Born September 14, 1926 in Honolulu, Hawaii. A Principal; United States Army Veteran. He is survived by wife, Leilani W. Oliveira; so Read Obituary
To the ohana of Mr. Oliveira,
Your loved one was principal while I attended Roosevelt. A kind and patient man with a wonderful sense of fun and good will, I keep images of smiles from him tucked away with my other high school memories. Whether running the "Turkey Trot" for Spirit Week, or just saying "hi" in the hallways, a smile was the gift he gave. He will be remembered fondly.
Me ke aloha pumehana,
Maile Lakely nee McMahon
c/o '76
There's an everpresent feeling of emptiness. Love you forever.
Lei
Dear Leilani,Bruce,Brian,Nani,
Deepest condolences on the passing of "Bud". I think I can call him that for he was my friend although not a long timer friend. I enjoyed the times we had at the swim meets. The potlucks and meet breaks. A happy fella always. I haven't seen him in many years. My fondest memory which may seem strange to you was seeing him playing the
piano at a pot luck at some ones house. I was quite impressed. He even played some ragtime and old honkytonk(only us 80 ) can qualify to say that.. He is gone but not forgotten and so on this Memorial Day 2013. I honor Francis Emory Oliveira, a veteran, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great grandfather, an Uncle Bud to my three children..Kim,Lynn,and Clem, To you "Bud' Aloha Pumehana....Kip Crowell
PS....I.think the fairways up there are straight and wide with no sand traps.
Dear Lei and Family,
My thoughts and my family's prayers are with you and your family. I recall the happy times spent at family gatherings at grandma Oliveira's house in Makiki, Lanikai, Manoa and when we lived in California. Those are wonderful memories and I hold them close to me. Lei - when I heard the sad news of Buddy's passing (from my granddaughter Tiffany) I was sitting on the sofa just finishing my breakfast watching a bird that had just perched on the railing out on the lanai. It was such a pretty bird with bright yellow feathers and a green tail. It just sat there for a while and then flew away. The bird gave me a feeling of peace after hearing about Buddy's passing. Isn't that strange? Anyway, after that what came to my mind was Buddy as a kid. Did you know that Buddy's favorite food was hot rice and butter, sliced banana, steak and cocomalt milk? And his favorite pastime was playing with his collection of race cars. Funny how things like that just pop into your head. Just thought you and the family would like to know that. Lei - you have been blessed with a beautiful family. They are a reflection of you and Buddy. May all those wonderful memories be with you always.
Aloha!
Nora and Family
Dear Lei, Bruce, Nani and Brian, My deepest sympathy at the passing of Buddy. I was so kaumaha when Mom told me he had passed away. I know no words can ease all the pain that you all must be going through, but please know that myself, Michael, my sister Trudy and her husband Kevin and my nieces Erika and Terri and their ohana all send our prayers and aloha to you all. Some of my fondest memories of growing up were the parties at Aunty Emmy and Uncle Mark's home at Lanikai, the luau at Aunty Nini's and the get togethers at Makaha at Uncle Boy and Aunty Emily's home. We always looked forward to those times because we knew we would see you all there. Buddy was such a kind man and I loved to hear his laugh. He was one of the people who could put an instant smile on my Dad's face. I am so grateful for his and your friendship, Lei, to my parents over these many years. That has meant so much to them. May his memory be for a blessing. Me ke aloha pumehana apau, Cousin Jason Lindo
Dear Cousin Lei, Bruce, Nani and Brian,
I was so sorry to hear that Cousin Buddy had passed. I will always remember him smiling and telling jokes. Such a warm and loving man who cared deeply for young people. You are all in my thoughts.
With love and blessings,
Cousin Trudy
Bruce, Jeanne, Cean, Liko and C'era...
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Grandpa Oliveira. We remember he and Grandma being a special part of our Soccer Ohana, and cheering on the team. Those were such fun and memorable times. Surely he is proud of your achievements then, now and the many more yet to come. Be certain that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Grandma and the rest of the Oliveira Ohana.
With much Aloha,
Sharon, Melissa and Bryce
