Birth date: Nov 23, 1947 Death date: Jun 5, 2015
On this Thanksgiving, and your birthday, we give thanks for your life. The blessings and love we and everyone you touched will be remembered for our lifetime. I cannot be more thankful for having you as my father. We miss and love you with our hearts and souls. Rayn, Jeremy, Jordyn, Josh and Josiah.
On June 3, our class were practicing a melody of songs and reminiscing of by-gone-days for alumni talent night. After practice, Jimmy Aarona announced that Ray was terminal and being sent home. Jimmy led us in prayer. My silent prayer included a request for a painless transition to God's open arms. While driving home that night, I tried to place the face to a name! Due to logistics, I had not seen Ray since 1965. I flipped through the '65 school annual to Ahana and flood of memories surfaced. As with Fred Woo, the memories centered around that "smile" and the disposition that accompanied it. This was a gift from God to the world, and delivered by Raymond Makana Ahana.
"Na Iehova 'oe e ho'o maika'i mai, a e malama mai."
Malama Ke Akua,
John Fox '65
Yole - We were so saddened to hear of Ray's passing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. You will always carry his beautiful love of you. Love & Aloha, Jody & Franklin
Aloha Yoli & Ohana,
We are at a loss for words, but know that we are always thinking of you all during this time. We learned of Raymond's passing from Sybil & Momi. Our hearts go out to you and the children. We have very fond memories of Raymond along with my brother Calvin at Kamehameha. May God bless you and comfort you and also carry through this very difficult time.
Aloha Pumehana,
Alfredo, Wendy, Vivian & Pat (Maunakea Ohana)
In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:2
Yole and family my deepest sympathy. Raymond will be missed greatly.
This scripture reminds us that God has a special place for Raymond!
Sincerely, Mark Yamauchi
Aloha Kaui,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I only met him once but found him to be such a kind and loving person. Sending my love and aloha to you, Liz and your mom.
Love,
Shawn
My condolences to the Ahana ohana. We missed him at our 50th reunion and was saddened to hear of his illness and subsequent passing. I remember Raymond from high school days and there was no one more soft spoken with a calm and quiet demeanor that he had. My Aloha to the family.
deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to the ahana ohana....ray was the most humble, nicest, hard working, friendliest, laid back guy in the nordy Hawaii ohana.....and he always got the job done.....he will be deeply missed....he ALWAYS had a smile on his face....and I never saw him mad......and I was lucky enough to hear him sing a couple of times with Milton......much love and aloha goes out to Yolanda and the ohana.....HUGS.....and may it comfort the family to know that ray is at peace.....
love and aloha,
FRED WOO
my dearest Yoli, i just found out about Raymond's passing and want to let you know how very sad that makes me. I want to send you and yours our deepest condoleances. Raymond was such a special person, always kind and classy, a nice thing to say or do. I will miss running into you and him and have nice chats. I know you have a big loving family and that you will have support and that eases the disconfort i feel to know you lost your beautiful love. My dear Yoli, much love and aloha to you. Sincerely, Nathalie and Mark
