Have you lost touch with a friend in Okinawa? Maybe you’re looking to make contact with a long, lost love of years ago. Okinawa.com wants to help you make an "Okinawan Reunion" happen.
If your name is listed here or have any information regarding the people posted here, please e-mail the inquirer directly. Nifee deebiru!
Entries are listed in chronological order of the date received for posting. See listing for an alphabetical jump list. Click on the name of the entry that you would like to view.
Akira and Kiyoko Yoza
Name_of_person_you_wish_to_locate:Akira and Kiyoko Yoza Relationship:Friends
Time_Frame_in_which_you_were_acquainted:1962-1963
Village:Naha
Location:Okinawa
Your_Name: Mike Conway
Your_E-mail: dodger@tconl.com
Additional_Contact_Information:
Additional_Comments: Akira was a dancer and his sister Kiyoko worked in a department store in Naha. I met them through mutual friend off base at Kadena. We visited a lot and were good friends. We were all young at the time, I guess they would be about 60-65 years old now.
Date: 2006/3/3
Robert Geesman
Name_of_person_you_wish_to_locate:Robert Geesman
Relationship:Classmate
Time_Frame_in_which_you_were_acquainted:1989-1990-1992?
Your_Name: Lillian Okura
Your_E-mail: black_7_24824@yahoo.com
Additional_Comments: Hey, Robert, I have been thinking about the time we went to school together. Just want to talk and say Hi! Please E-mail me if you see this…Okay???
Date: 2006/3/3
Family of Yoshiko Kiyuna Shelton
Name_of_person_you_wish_to_locate:Family of Yoshiko Kiyuna Shelton
Relationship:mother’s family members Time_Frame_in_which_you_were_acquainted:since 1971
Village:jagaru
Location:okinawa
Your_Name: Karen
Your_E-mail: dasboots@aol.com
Additional_Contact_Information:
Additional_Comments: I am looking for my mother’s family. We left okinawa in 1979.
Date: 2006/3/3
Norman Thompson Sr.
Name_of_person_you_wish_to_locate:Norman Thompson Sr.
Relationship:Dad
Time_Frame_in_which_you_were_acquainted:1980
Village:Kadena
Your_Name: Norman Thompson Jr.
Your_E-mail: AZONMYMIND@YAHOO.COM
Additional_Contact_Information:Thank you.
Additional_Comments: Waiting..& waiting…..:)
Date: 2006/3/3
Eleina Bush
Name_of_person_you_wish_to_locate:Eleina Bush
Relationship:Ex- Girlfriend
Time_Frame_in_which_you_were_acquainted:1996-2003
Village:Yomitan
Location:Okinawa Japan
Your_Name: Michael Brown
michael.z.brown@usmc.mil
Your_E-mail:usmctx@lycos.com
Additional_Comments:Any help is appreciated
Date: 2006/3/3
Mr. Iha
Name_of_person_you_wish_to_locate:Mr. Iha
Relationship:Teaching associate
Time_Frame_in_which_you_were_acquainted:1969-1970
Village:Nago
Your_Name: Ken Hill
Your_E-mail:khill922@aol.com
Additional_Comments: I was a volunteer teacher at Nago English School for eight months, during 1969 and 1970 while stationed at Onna Point, Okinawa. I believe that this school has been closed for a long time. Mr. Iha was one of the Okinawan teachers at the school. I don’t remember his first name. If anybody knows anything about Nago English School during that time, please let me know.
Date: 2006/3/3
Satomi Kanayama
Name_of_person_you_wish_to_locate:Satomi Kanayama
Relationship:ex-wife, true love
Time_Frame_in_which_you_were_acquainted:1999 to 2004
Village:Urasoe
Location:Naha
Your_Name: Ken Takahashi
Your_E-mail:ken@zigzagasia.com
Additional_Comments:She was my one and only true love. After losing her & went back to Okinawa, I thought the pain of losing would go away but after all these years it hasn’t.
Date: 2006/3/3
Denise (friend of Nakama Toshiko)
Name of person you wish to locate: Denise (friend of Nakama Toshiko)
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted:1972-June 1978
Your Name: ayano
Your E-mail: ayano_a.k.a_yeye@hotmail.co.jp
Additional Comments: hello!!I’m Ayano.i found ur website i looked Reunion page. there is a person looking for my grand mother.i sent Email to her,but it was returining by error. my grand mother is Nakama Toshiko. my grand mother also want to meet her. please help!!!!please
Date: 02.11.2006
Toshiko Seki
Name of person you wish to locate: Toshiko Seki
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1957 thru 1959
Village: Island of Miyako
Location: Naha
Your Name: Gerry Young
Your E-mail: atsugi59@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: I think she was about 21 years old when I met her in 1957, so that would make her about 65 now. Any info at all would be greatly appreciated!!
Date: 07.01.2001
Sandy Nanny a.k.a. Sandra Smith
Name of person you wish to locate: Sandy Nanny aka Sandra Smith
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame: 1979-1981
Location: Camp Butler?
Your Name: Karen Pedersen
Your E-mail: Karensworld1@yahoo.com
Additional Contact Information: 413-625-6971
Additional Comments: I have been searching for you for a while now. I just want to know you are still gracing this world with your beauty. I will never forget you. Please contact me. Your friend, Karen
Date: 07.01.2001
Masako, Akemi, and Chisae Yamashiro
Name of person you wish to locate: Masako, Akemi, and Chisae Yamashiro
Relationship: Mother and sisters
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: Since July 20, 1957
Village: Naha-shi
Location: Naha
Your Name: Tamai Yamashiro
Your E-mail: Rettkecrue@aol.com
Additional Contact Information: (253) 474-6345; 837 E. 46th St. Tacoma, WA USA 98404
Additional Comments: My mom was adopted by American family shortly after she was born and we’re trying to locate her biological family. Adoption day: August 1, 1958
Date: 07.01.2001
Toshio, Masao, or Kenji Shiroma
Name of person you wish to locate: Toshio, Masao, or Kenji Shiroma
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1984-92
Location: Okinawa City
Your Name: Michael Larson (Maikeru)
Your E-mail: jamlars@zoominternet.net
Additional Contact Information: 54 Wildwood Drive Boardman, OH 44512-3335 USA
Additional Comments: The Shiroma’s adopted my family into theirs and we have lost contact. I have been trying to locate them for the past six years and last saw them in 1992.
Date: 07.01.2001
Shotatsu Nakamoto
Name of person you wish to locate: Shotatsu Nakamoto
Relationship: My father’s (Ryosei Higa) best friend/classmate
Time Frame: 1920-1945
Village: China – birthplace
Location: Naha
Your Name: Eleanor Y. Higa Nedjar, daughter of Ryosei
Your E-mail: Sugarcat56@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: If anyone knows of his/family’s whereabouts, please inform me as I have a message for him. Thank you.
Date: 07.01.2001
Hisako (Kimiko) Kadogowitchie
Name of person you wish to locate: Hisako (Kimiko) Kadogowitchie
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame: 1959-1960
Village: Naha
Location: Naha
Your Name: L. Echols
Your_E-mail: X_ecko@yahoo.com
Additional Contact Information: P. O. Box 698 Eaton Park, Florida 33840
Additional Comments: Her brother worked at the NAHA AB officers club… His name was Jinko and his girlfriend was Sueko Hega.
Date: 07.01.2001
Kame Yabiku Arashiro’s family
Name of person you wish to locate: Kame Yabiku Arashiro’s family
Relationship: My maternal grandmother
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: Birth until her passing
Village: Haneji, Kogachi
Location: Haneji
Your Name: Eleanor Y. Higa Nedjar
Your E-mail: Sugarcat56@hotmail.com
Additional Contact: I will be at the Okinawa Fuji Hotel in a few days to visit.
Additional Comments: If anyone has any information about our relatives, please email me ASAP.
Date: 07.01.2001
Nobuo, Kin-san
Name of person you wish to locate: Nobuo, Kin-san
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame: 1960-75
Village: Agena; Yonabaru — there about
Location: STO-III, Camp Sukiran (Zukeran)
Your Name: Don Corbin
Your E-mail: doncor@surfsouth.com
Additional Contact Information: 305 Grace St. Colquitt, GA 31737
Additional Comments: Nobuo, Kin-san "taught me the ropes" on Okinawa. In fact he taught me how to drive, and helped me get my first license. He was like an elderly brother. He had an excellent command of the English language, and a good working relationship with Mr. Chuck Steele, at the Stillwell Field House, Camp Sukiran (Zukeran). He was very visible in the intramural sports, people-to-people programs, and labor relations. He was a tremendous asset in coordinating the intramural sports programs featuring the Army Rangers, Kadena Falcons, Naha Eagles, 3d Marine Streaks, 9th Marine Strikers and 12th Marine Royals. Nobuo, Kin-san was "The Man". . . smile. . . I just hope he and his family are doing well. Convey to him my warmest regards. Domo arigato gozaimas’; sayonara!
Date: 07.01.2001
Junko Shimabukuro
Name of person you wish to locate: Junko Shimabukuro
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1982-1982
Village: Naha
Location: Naha
Your Name: Ruby Osburn Martin
Your E-mail: martinsntn@earthlink.net
Website URL: http://home.earthlink.net/~martinsntn/
Additional Contact Information: 124 Bone Road Ashland City TN 37015, phone 615-792-9258
Additional Comments: She has a daughter Midi and a son Eugene. Her husband at the time played in a rock and roll band called Ichy Yen. I sure miss my friend.
Date: 07.01.2001
Emiko Kuramoto
Name of person you wish to locate: Emiko Kuramoto
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1972-75
Village: Aza Ojana
Location: Ginowan-shi
Your Name: Don Corbin
Your E-mail: doncor@surfsouth.com; DonnieC@mh-m.org
Additional Contact Information:
Memorial Hospital and Manor
1500 E. Shotwell St.
Bainbridge, GA 31717
(229)246-3500, Ext. 141
Additional Comments: July 31, 2001 will be 26 years since I have seen you. I hope you are doing well. I will never forget "Amey" — "Always and Forever". . . : ) (: . . .
Date: 07.01.2001
Chika Miyagi
Name of person you wish to locate: Chika Miyagi
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1992 to 1994
Village: n/a
Location: n/a
Your Name: Tony (Adia) Chung
Your E-mail: roni44@hotmail.com
Additional Contact Information: Cell phone# 206-683-8669
Additional Comments: I have been searching for Chika Miyagi for last 6 years, if you have any information, please do contact me.
Date: 07.01.2001
Miyoko Arakaki or Izumikawa/Izumigawa Family
Name of person you wish to locate: Miyoko Arakaki or Izumikawa/Izumigawa Family
Relationship: Sister/ grandparents and uncle
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1955-1968
Village: Nishihara-Son
Location: Nishihara-son Okinawa
Your Name: Delois Phillips/McKay
Your E-mail: nisei1956@yahoo.com or dmckay3255@aol.com
Additional Contact Information: 757-523-5492
Additional Comments: My mother was from Okinawa. She died in l968 from cancer when I was 11. I used to write my mother’s family but after Okinawa was taken into Japan, the letters came back no such number, address unknown. My father died also so I cannot ask him about things to find my family. When I was a child we could not afford to go to Okinawa. I married and have been iwth my husband in the Navy but we could not get stationed in Okinawa. I would give people who were going that way my relatives names and address and they would say they could check when they went to Okinawa but no one ever did. I tried before on this site but my info got lost. If there is anyone that can give me suggestions to help me find my relatives please let me know. My mom has family in Hawaii and also Sao Paulo, Brazil. Thank you.
Date: 07.01.2001
Linda Sasaki
Name of person you wish to locate: Linda Sasaki
Relationship: Ex-spouse
Time Frame in which you were aquainted: 1972-74
Location: Kubasaki Class of ’72
Your Name: Leslie Hokyo
Your E-mail: jwytis@excite.com
Additional Comments Linda moved to Hawthorne, CA in 1974.
Date: 07.01.2001
Erika Garcia Matei
Name of person you wish to locate: Erika García Matei
Relationship: Grandaughter
Village: Kadena
Location: Kadena
Your Name: Pascasio García Barreto
Your E-mail: garciabarreto@aol.com
Additional Contact Information: Tel. 787-783-3773
Additional Comments: Erika born on the month of february 1971 in Kadena, Okinawa.
Date: 07.01.2001
Brenda Whitcomb
Name of person you wish to locate: Brenda Whitcomb
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1964-1967
Village: Rykum Plaza?
Location: Moved to ? after her home caught fire.
Your Name: Susie McRainey
Your E-mail: Walkersus@aol.com
Additional Contact Info: 561-630-7391
Additional Comments: Brenda was from a large family (all her siblings names began with "B" also! We were best friends at age 7 and 8. Sadly, she had to move from Rykum Plaza when her house caught fire. We attended Sukeran Elementary. If anyone has any info on her or Rykum Plaza, I would love to hear from you 🙂 Thank you
Date: 07.01.2001
Hinami Osawa
Name of person you wish to locate: Hinami Osawa
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1966-1970
Village: Koza
Location: Koza
Your Name: Barry Dean
Your E-mail: Barry123@aol.com
Additional Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew Hinami during her High School (junior and senior). She attended Christ the King school
Date: 07.01.2001
Sayoko Shimoji
Name of person you wish to locate: Sayoko Shimoji (goes by Say)
Relationship: Ex-Wife/ Mother of my daughter, daughter’s name Catherine.
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1988-1994
Village: Born in Miyako Island.
Location: Last place of residence, Naha City
Your Name: John Weston
Your E-mail: microwest1@earthlink.net
Additional Contact Information:
MicroWest Computers
11339 San Pablo Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
510-235-9952
510-235-9957 (fax)
Additional Comments: We were married while I was stationed in Okinawa with the Marines. We lived in South Carolina a short time while I was stationed at Parris Island. She left me when I went to the Gulf War and we were divorced shortly thereafter. I have lost contact with her and her current address. I know she still wants to keep in contact, but she does not have my contact information, nor I hers.
Date: 07.01.2001
Michiko Kinjo
Name of person you wish to locate: Michiko Kinjo
Relationship: Good friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1957 – 1960
Village: Unknown
Location: Old Koza – Bar Grand Canyon
Your Name: J P "Smitty" Sumisu
Your E-mail: S1667@aol.com
Additional Contact: P.O. Box 2386 Trenton, NJ 08607
Additional Comments: Michiko Kinjo was a very dear friend of mine; and I have often wondered how she is doing. I am planning to visit Okinawa in the near future, and would love to be able to see her. Any help in finding her will be greatly appreciated. Doomo arigato gozaimasu!
Date: 07.01.2001
Keomi Osharo
Name of person you wish to locate: Keomi Osharo
Relationship: Dear friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1966-67
Village: Futenma
Location: Futenma Camp Foster
Your Name: George Slaughter
Your E-mail: george3516@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: Lady is very dear to me still and would like to know how she is and that she is doing well. Anyone who may know her please e-mail me so I can get info as to her well being.
Date: 07.01.2001
Shizuko Omija
Name of person you wish to locate: Shizuko Omija
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1965-1967
Village: Toguchi? It was at the bottom of the hill from Onishi Terrace Heights
Location: Onishi Terrace Heights
Your Name: Donna Dotts
Your E-mail: d1dotts@aol.com
Additional Comments: Shizuko helped me take care of my sons, Darien & Tristan, and became a good friend. I would like to know that she and her family are well and to tell her how we are doing.
Date: 05.02.2001
D. Bearup
Name of person you wish to locate: D. Bearup
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1974-1975
Location: Futenma Marine Air Base
Your Name: June
Your E-mail: Tigertara2000@yahoo.com
Additional Comments: Would like to hear from you! ! !
Date: 05.02.2001
Chikako Agena
Name of person you wish to locate: Chikako Agena
Relationship: Old Girlfriend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1982-1983
Your Name: Ron Davidson
Contact Information: 433D Lenney Drive, Lexington, KY40517
Additional Comments: We dated while I was in the Marines.
Date: 05.02.2001
Cory Clay
Name of person you wish to locate: Cory Clay
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1989-2000
Location: Unknown
Your Name: Mike
Your E-mail: yazaroo@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: Dude, if you get this, drop me a line and let me know your new email address.
Date: 04.28.2001
Stanley Warnock
Name of person you wish to locate: Stanley Warnock
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1970’s
Location: Military brats?
Your Name: Alexandria Marzano
Your E-mail: alex.marzano@philips.com
Additional Comments: Stanley & Stevie joined the military I heard. Did you all retire in Oki? Have you kept in touch with old friends? Do you hear from Kazu?
Date: 04.27.2001
Keiko (Yumi) Oshiro
Name of person you wish to locate: Keiko (Yumi) Oshiro
Relationship: Girl Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1968-1971
Village of origin of the missing person: Naha
Location: Okinawa City
Your Name: Keiko C. Torres
Your E-mail: ltorres3@tampabay.rr.com
Additional Contact Info: (813) 832-4164
Date: 04.25.2001
Ken Nagata
Name of person you wish to locate: Ken Nagata
Relationship: Nephew
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1972-2001
Village of origin of the missing person: Ginowan
Location: Ginowan
Your E-mail: ltorres3@tampabay.rr.com
Additional Contact Info: (813) 832-4164
Date: 04.25.2001
Joan DeYoung
Name of person you wish to locate: Joan DeYoung
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1971-1973
Village of origin of the missing person: Machinato / Shuri Housing Area
Location: Machinato / Naha Area
Your Name: Casey Levy
Your E-mail: levyc@la-arng.ngb.army.mil
Additional Contact Info: (504) 278-8754
Additional Comments: Good friend who I would like to get an update on.
Date: 04.24.2001
Marvin Bohrer
Name of person you wish to locate: Marvin Bohrer
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1972
Location: Kadena
Your Name: Neal Pinkowski
Your E-mail: pink124@pcom.net
Additional Comments: Served together on the Q model tankers out of Kadena. Spent alot of time on Gate 2 Street. Have not seen since November 6, 1972 and would really like to locate. So many good times.
Date: 04.24.2001
Louis C. Curry
Name of person you wish to locate: Louis C. Curry
Relationship: Old Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1986-1987
Location: Club called Xenon
Your Name: Kaoru (Mikey)
Your E-mail: kymichael@hotmail.com
Date: 04.24.2001
Soako Nakamura
Name of person you wish to locate: Soako Nakamura
Relationship: Very good friends
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 3 1/2 years ago
Location: Naha, Okinawa
Your Name: Jory Sinclair
Your E-mail: otssko_soota@yahoo.com
Additional Contact Info: Mailing address is:1746 1st Ave West Kalispell Montana 59901 USA
Date: 04.24.2001
Karla Roush
Name of person you wish to locate: Karla Roush
Relationship: Childhood Best Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1987-1990’ish
Location: Kakazu, Ginowan
Your Name: Sachiko Mary Yonaha
Your E-mail: shiawasenoko@hotmail.com
Date: 04.24.2001
Teiru Kamiyama
Name of person you wish to locate: Teiru Kamiyama
Relationship: Family Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1992-1996
Your Name: Keeli Archer
Your E-mail: kiki_asia3000@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: Teiru was our mama-san from when I was five up until I was nine and she was a very dear friend of the family.
Date: 04.24.2001
Kieshin Nakamura
Name of person you wish to locate: Kieshin Nakamura
Relationship: Co-worker at Naha AB
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: From 1963 to 1966
Location: Worked in Generator Shop in the Civil Engineering Squadron
Your Name: Chuck Dutkevitch
Your E-mail: chuckduke@msn.com
Additional Contact Info: Mailing Address: Chuck Dutkevitch 173 N. Adler Clovis CA. 93612
Additional Comments: Other Co-workers Miyagi, Mr. Idian, Bill Stevenson, Mr. White, Jerry Wilson.
Ishikawa
Name of person you wish to locate: Ishikawa
Relationship: Good friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: January `51 – December `52
Village of origin of missing person (if applicable): Ishikawa
Location in Okinawa: 10 miles from Kadena Air Base
Your Name: Dale Dionne
Your E-mail: dale@omnicast.net
How else can you be reached? (optional): ph 1-509-483-6904 or 1523 E. Olympic Ave, Spokane Wa 99207
Additional Comments: Ishikawa worked for 430th Air Police squadron in mess hall and rode my truck to and from work. He was very athletic and quick to learn English language, he would now be in his late 60s. He always pronounced my last name like "lion".
Shigezo or Keiko Higa
Name of the person you wish to locate: Shigezo (or wife Keiko Higa)
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1974-1977
Last address (1980’s): 3-1-28 Uebaru/Naha,Okinawa 901-01
Your Name: Don Rice
Your E-mail: webdonrice99@webtv.net
How else to be reached: Mailing address is 2566 Oakbriar Lane/Farmington, MO. 63640 (USA)
Additional comments: Shigezo (while a college student at Emporia, Kansas) came a great distance to be in my wedding in 1977. My parents (now 81 and 82 years old) grew very fond of him and ask of him often. I think Shigezo returned after college to Okinawa and was the first sociologist there.
Toshiko Nakama & Family
Name of person you wish to locate: Toshiko Nakama and family (Naomi & Sayudi, also her son)
Relationship: Good friend / maid
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1972-June 1978
Your Name: Denise ( jp- Denisu )
Your E-mail: Kadenako@webtv.net
Additional Comments: Konnichiwa! My name is Denise. I’m 36 years old. I’m looking for Toshiko Nakama and her family. She worked for us at kadena mostly ( 6 mo. off base, 6 years at Kadena ). She will be age 59 or 60 years old now and has 3 grown children ( a son age early 40’s, and 2 daughters Naomi and Sayudi age early 30’s ). My sister and I have red hair (My sister and I akai kaminoke shirimasu). Toshiko will remember taking 2 girls with red hair to her house to visit. We also had lots of cats. If you know Toshiko Nakama or her family please tell them I am looking for them and to please e-mail me. Watashi wa Toshiko to kazoku kakimasu takusan ga hoshii desu!
Sharon Bailey
Name of the person you wish to locate: Sharon Bailey
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1993-1997
Location: She was stationed at Lester Hospital and lived on Kadena
Your Name: Cheryl Dorsey
Your E-mail: spdcjd@mail.shreve.net
Additional Contact Info: (318) 865-5461
Additional Comments: Sharon married Toshio Igei and we have missed their friendship since we left Okinawa.
Mina Thomas
Name of the person you wish to locate: Mina Thomas
Relationship: Natsukashii Good Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1963-1973
Location: Naha Port
Your Name: Judy Kruse
Your E-mail: mustangs5@earthlink.com
Additional Comments: I would love to hear from you and talk about our school days and how we enjoyed going out together. Waiting to talk to you soon!
Date: 08.20.2000
Howard Roberson III and Jay Foster
Name of the person you wish to locate: Howard Roberson III (ROLO)
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1996-1997
Location: FUTENMA—Ist STINGER BATTERY
Your Name: Jason DION Gregory and COCO Gregory
Your E-mail: cedric@lawtonnet.net
Additional Comments: HOPEFULLY ONE OF YA’LL GET THIS. IN TIME MAYBE WE CAN SIT DOWN AND HIT UP ONE OF THEM "GOOD OL THANGS"
Date: 08.20.2000
Sumiko Nakada
Name of person you wish to locate: Sumiko Nakada
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1965-1966
Village of origin: Futema
Location: Futema
Your Name: Jim Dryden
Your E-mail: dryhome@kansas.net
Additional Contact Info: E-mail for additional contact info.
Additional Comments: Would like to share stories of last 35 years.
Date: 08.20.2000
Masataku Yabiku Sensei
Name of the person you wish to locate: Yabiku Masakatsu Sensei
Relationship: Yaezan Yabikuryu Karatedo Kyokai/Shinken Yaezan Kenpo Odokai
Village of origin: Yaezan Ishigaki shi Aza Shinkawa
Location: Yaezan Ishigaki shi Aza Shinkawa
Your Name: Ron Goninan
Your E-mail: butoryu@globalfreeway.com.au
Additional Comments: I am seeking to contact Yabiku Masakatsu Sensei regarding information about possible affiliation to his style and school.
Date: 08.20.2000
Katsuo Kishimoto
Name of the person you wish to locate: Katsuo Kishimoto
Relationship: Student of Yabiku Takaya Sensei
Village of origin: Naha City possibly Nagata area
Your Name: Ron Goninan
Your E-mail: butoryu@globalfreeway.com.au
Additional Comments: Seeking to link up with Mr. Kishimoto and would greatly appreciate any and all information.
Date: 08.20.2000
Yoshiaka Kojo
Name of the person you wish to locate: Mr. Yoshiaka Kojo
Relationship: Teacher of Hakutsuruken (White Crane-Fist)
Your Name: Ron Goninan
Your E-mail: butoryu@globalfreeway.com.au
Additional Comments: I am seeking to discover any information about this individual, photo’s, relatives … in fact anything at all. Please help!
Date: 08.20.2000
Wong O’gan Pyon (Charlie Wong)
Name of the person you wish to locate: Wong O’gan Pyon (Charlie Wong)
Relationship: Teacher of Hakutsuruken (White Crane-Fist) & Clothes Tailor
Location: Futenma and or Yasunoshi
Location: Owned a Tailor or Clothes Shop located near the Futenma Marine Base Gate
Your Name: Ron Goninan
Your E-mail: butoryu@globalfreeway.com.au
Additional Comments: I am seeking to discover any information about Wong O’gan Pyon, photos, relatives … in fact anything at all. Please help!
Date: 08.20.2000
Kristen Teubert
Name of the person you wish to locate: Kristen Teubert
Relationship: Friends
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: Since my 1990
Your Name: Julia Gregory
Your E-mail: nusoga@hotmail.com
Additional Contact Info: PSC 80 box 22127 APO AP 96367
Additional Comments: Hey Kristen, I’ve been reminiscing of my fun times in high school and the "vacant houses" on Kishaba. Please contact me ASAP! Miss you!
Date: 08.20.2000
Gary Troemner
Name of the person you wish to locate: Gary Troemner
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1974-1993
Location: Yonagusuku
Your Name: Rod Butler
Your E-mail: rodmiata@aol.com
Date: 08.20.2000
Ya-Ling Lai
Name of the person you wish to locate: Ya-ling Lai
Relationship: Old friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1971-1973
Village of origin: Tsuboya
Location: Naha
Your Name: Paul Murphy
Your E-mail: pmurphy817@aol.com
Personal Homepages: http://www.angelfire.com/nc2/tadaaa/murphy and http://www.angelfire.com/nc2/taadaaa/index.html
Additional Comments: Ya-ling and I were great friends- met in front of Mitsukoshi Department Store in 1971. I’d just like to know if she is doing alright. I am a teacher and visited Okinawa in June 2000. My photographs are on the websites included. When I was there this summer I looked for her but never saw her. I hope life has been good to her! Mine has been great.
Date: 08.20.2000
Junko Kuniyoshi
Name of the person you wish to locate: Junko Kuniyoshi
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1986-1987
Your Name: Oscar A. Hayes
Your E-mail: ohayes@rush.edu
Additional Contact Info: 773-251-4438 USA
Date: 08.20.2000
Keith and Ecko Tuten
Name of the person you wish to locate: Keith and Ecko Tuten
Relationship: Friends
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1989-92
Village of origin: Naha
Your Name: Shannon and Kaori Smith
Your E-mail: smifenuf2@yahoo.com
Personal Homepage: http://www.rollingstone.tunes.com/bands/smith_shannon
Additional Comments: I lost your address a few years ago and then you sent me a card with the baby (wow-great!) photo but the envelope (with your new address?) was thrown away. I miss you! Keith you were a wonderful friend.
Date: 08.20.2000
Vincent Kea
Name of the person you wish to locate: Vincent Kea
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1974 and 1975
Location: K-9 and Kubasaki High School
Your Name: Dan Montoya
Your E-mail: bottleline@aol.com
Additional Comments: Vincent, trying to locate family in Okinawa and Hawaii.
Date: 08.20.2000
Jumni Hazlebaker
Name of the person you wish to locate: Jumni Hazlebaker
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 90-91
Location: Okinawa City
Your Name: Olivia Rayno
Your E-mail: livia_rayno@yahoo.com
Additional Comments: Jumni was a great friend of mine from neighborhood school in Okinawa City back in 1990-92. I was to locate her or find out how she is doing if anyone has info please e-mail me.
Date: 08.20.2000
Mitsu Nakahamason
Name of the person you wish to locate: Mitsu Nakahamason
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1961-1963
Location: Camp Kue
Your Name: Robert M. Dennison
Your E-mail: BOBDENNI@aol.com
Additional Comments: I worked with Mitsu at Camp Kue Hospital. I would like to hear from her. Thanks. I’d like to see Okinawa again also.
Date: 07.16.2000
Miyagi Family
Name of the person you wish to locate: Miyagi Family
Relationship: Family (maternal side)
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: Never met… yet!
Location: Naha (& Nago ?) area
Your Name: Angela Bruno (Yoko’s daughter)
Your E-mail: loki34243@aol.com
Additional Comments: I am searching for relatives of my mother, Yoko Bruno (maiden name Miyagi). I am also looking for her mother, but am unsure of how to spell her name. Here’s my best guess: Natsuko Miyahira.
Date: 07.10.2000
Robert Watson
Name of the person you wish to locate: Robert Watson
Relationship: Best Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1997-1999
Location: Kadena AFB
Your Name: Eri Nagamine Rule
Your E-mail: joshuaeri@prodigy.net
Personal Homepage: http://communities.msn.com/williamrule
Additional Contact Information: 808-282-0896 cell
Additional Comments: Please contact me.
Date: 07.09.2000
Mika Livingston
Name of the person you wish to locate: Mika Livingston
Relationship: Former classmate
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1981-1987
Location: CKIS
Your Name: Michelle McDonough
Your E-mail: Peppermint_Patty94@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: I want to find her for my friend who was also in CKIS with me… She would really like to find Mika.
Date: 07.09.2000
Leforn Fluker
Name of the person you wish to locate: Leforn Fluker
Relationship: 18th EMS Age co-worker
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1979-1983
Location: 18 EMS Age Shop
Your Name: Usaf Ret/DAV Tsgt Arthur L. Davis Jr.
Your E-mail: jahgriot@pobox.com
Personal Homepage: http://www.freeyellow.com/members8/IAR/index.html
Additional Contact Information: 302-762-9719
Date: 07.09.2000
Arisa Hirae
Name of the person you wish to locate: Arisa Hirae
Relationship: Daughter
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1977-1980
Location: Gushikawashi Agena
Your Name: Denise Hirae
Your E-mail: denisehirae@hotmail.com
Additional Contact Information: (252) 244-0955
Additional Comments: Was once married to Toshimitsu Hirae in 1977. I left him in 1980. He would not let me bring my daughter back with me, so I’m trying to find her. Her grandmother’s name is Kiku Hirae, she used to run a bar in Agena. Arisa’s aunt’s name is Tsugumi Nakasone who is married to Misao Nakasone. They have 3 kids named Takashi, Miyuki, the youngest son don’t know his name. Both of my kids were born in a hospital in Tairagawa city. My son’s name is Toshiaki Hirae. I brought my son back with me, but couldn’t bring Arisa. Arisa is now 22 years old. Her birthday is 1/11/78. Toshiaki’s is 2/18/79.
Date: 06.25.2000
Michiko Shirley
Name of person you wish to locate: Michiko Shirley
Relationship: Mother’s friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: late ’60’s and early ’70’s
Your Name: Joyce Joczik Flowers
Your E-mail: jkf1992@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: My parents, Kiyo and Robert Joczik, were friends with Michiko and Robert Shirley. Robert Shirley was in the Navy and they had two sons, Bobby and Neal, who are probably in their 30’s now. My mother recently returned to Okinawa and learned from relatives that Mrs. Shirley stops by when she comes to Okinawa and make inquiries of my mother. If you know her or have any information please contact me. My mother would be pleased to hear from her. Thank you.
Date: 06.25.2000
Melissa De La Rosa
Name of person you wish to locate: Melissa De La Rosa
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1998-1999
Location: I was at camp courtney, she at Kadena AFB
Your Name: Gabriel Lopez aka Chino
Your E-mail: chinno79@aol.com
Additional Contact Information: In tampa by Macdill AFB
Date: 06.20.2000
J. Tejada
Name of person you wish to locate: J. Tejada or Gratacos
Relationship: Friends
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1998-99
Location: Camp Courtney
Your Name: Gabriel Lopez aka Chino
Your E-mail: chinno79@aol.com
Additional Contact Information: In tampa by Macdill AFB
Date: 06.20.2000
Nancy Garvin – FOUND!
Name of person you wish to locate: Nancy Garvin
Relationship: Friend/Classmate
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: Elementary through High School and beyond
Location: Okinawa Christian School
Your Name: Monica
Your E-mail: Moccapi@hotmail.com
Personal Homepage: www.geocities.com/moccapi
Additional Comments: Just would like to be able to email/contact these classmates from OCS
Date: 06.20.2000
Naomi Dietz – FOUND!
Name of person you wish to locate: Naomi Dietz
Relationship: Friend/Classmate
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: Elementary through High School and beyond
Location: Okinawa Christian School
Your Name: Monica
Your E-mail: Moccapi@hotmail.com
Personal Homepage: www.geocities.com/moccapi
Additional Comments: Just would like to be able to email/contact these classmates from OCS
Date: 06.20.2000
Jessica Jones
Name of person you wish to locate: Jessica Jones and people from Kadena AFB
Relationship: Best friends
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: second grade though the 4th grade (1993-1996)
Location: Kadena AFB
Your Name: Rachael Easley
Your E-mail: cynsn136@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: Jess hope you come to this website, please contact me if you can!!!!!!!!!
Date: 06.20.2000
Jayne Naomi Yatomi
Name of person you wish to locate: Jayne Naomi Yatomi
Relationship: Best Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1970 – 1974
Location: Phetima
Your Name: Dede Lord
Your E-mail: dianaje@cchat.com
Additional Comments: Jayne, I have been looking for you for over 20 yrs. last I heard you were moving to Hawaii
Date: 06.20.2000
Raymond Fouty
Name of person you wish to locate: Raymond Fouty
Relationship: Father
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1985-1993
Location: 1657 Yogi Okinawa City
Your Name: Erica Fouty
Your E-mail: sailor_moon63@hotmail.com
Additional Contact Information: E-mail for telephone contact.
Additional Comments: He’s my father and I hope you can find him for me.
Date: 06.20.2000
Frank Deriso
Name of person you wish to locate: Frank Deriso (spelling may be slightly off)
Relationship: Friend of my father
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1957-1963
Location: Naha, Okinawa
Your Name: christina Setters
Your E-mail: shironbo19@aol.com
Chieko (Keiko) Sakiyama
Name of person you wish to locate: Chieko (Keiko) Sakiyama
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1986 to 1989
Location: Camp Kinser (Ginowan City)
Your Name: Kevin Parris
Your E-mail: kevin@cfalaw.com
Additional Contact Information: I’m in Southern California 949-874-1299
Additional Comments: I really miss you Keiko!!
Date: 06.20.2000
Chiyoko Taira
Name of person you wish to locate: Chiyoko Taira
Relationship: Father’s Family Seisei Nakasone
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: Last contact 1962
Location: 183 Teruya ku Koza City, Okinawa
Your Name: Hugo Nakasone
Your E-mail: nakasone@better.net
Additional Comments: I am the son of Seisei Nakasone, I was born in Lima Peru. My father passed away in 1961 and I lost contact with my relatives in Okinawa. Any help will be appreciated. Now I am living in Toronto, Canada.
Date: 06.20.2000
Gary Weingartner
Name of person you wish to locate: Gary Weingartner
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1985 and after
Location: Kadena
Your Name: Linda
Your E-mail: potter@zianet.com
Date: 06.20.2000
Kim J. & Taiko Stone
Name of person you wish to locate: Kim J. & Taiko Stone
Relationship: Army friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1974-1978
Location: Zukeran
Your Name: Domingo Ramirez Jr.
Your E-mail: Domingojr@yahoo.com
Additional Contact Information: (831) 754-4724
Date: 06.20.2000
Ura Soken
Name of the person you wish to locate: Ura Soken
Relationship: Karate student of Higashionna Kanryo
Time Frame: 1912 – 1915
Location: Naha
Your Name: Tony Wilson
Your E-mail: twilson@axionet.com
Personal Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/baja/mesa/4446
Additional Comments: I am trying to locate Soken Hanshi to interview him in reference to a book that I am researching about Okinawa Karate Do
Date: 06.20.2000
Madiko
Name of the person you wish to locate: Madiko ?
Relationship: Daughter
Time Frame: 1965
Location: Near Kadena Air Base/"Four Corners"
Your Name: Horace "Ace" Cathcart
Your E-mail: ace@betterguys.com
Additional Contact Information: Second e-mail address: eagleres@nwlink.com Telephone 206-240-0679 (Cellular Phone/w Voice Mail)
Additional Comments: I was stationed in Okinawa in late 1964, and early 1965, before I went to VietNam. I cannot remember the Okinawan woman I was seeing at the time, but she was working as a housemaid in the US Marine Corps Band Barracks at Camp Courtney. We had a relationship during early 1965 before I left for Vietnam. I came back to Okinawa for a short stay in either late 1965 or early 1966. At that time I found out I had a daughter, who was born on December 23, 1965. All I remember is that her name was Madiko. I had to go back to VietNam right after that and I corresponded with her Mother for about two months, then the letters I sent came back with no forwarding address. I went back up to Okinawa several months later but I could not find out any information. I would like to find Madiko, and be able to establish a Father/Daughter relationship, if that is possible. This would be the only blood offspring I have. Please if there is any way of finding a young lady, named Madiko, born in Okinawa on December 23, 1965, please contact me. Thank you, Ace Cathcart
Date: 06.20.2000
Glee Ann Schroeder
Name of the person you wish to locate: Glee Ann Schroeder
Relationship: High School Teacher
Time Frame: 1974 to 1976
Location: Christ the King School, Ginowan City
Your Name: Nolette Gnilo
Your E-mail Address: silent_g@earthlink.net
Additional Comments: Thank you in advance for letting us know…..please e-mail to above name.
Date: 06.20.2000
Kazuko Kashaba – FOUND!
Name of the person you wish to locate: Kazuko Kashaba
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1970-71
Location: Camp Hansen (?)
Your name: Mickey Blank
Your e-mail address: Angieb917@aol.com
Comments: I would love to hear from her!
Date: 06.20.2000
Junko Shimoji
Name of the person you wish to locate: Junko Shimoji
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1964-1966
Your name: Spiro Mason (Sprue) "noposan"
Your e-mail address: Spiromason@webtv.net
Comments: Greetings! I hope all is well. Wonderful if I find you.
Date: 05.14.2000
Relatives of Michiko Shiroma Hoffman
Name of the person you wish to locate: Anyone related to Michiko Shiroma Hoffman
Relationship: Michiko (late mother)
Your name: Mary Hoffman
Your e-mail address: mhoff@usa.com
Comments: My mother (Michiko) passed away in 1975. Lost contact with mother’s family shortly after. Would love to find them!!!! Dreaming of one day reuniting with family in Okinawa.
Date: 05.14.2000
Hayama Jinji
Name of the person you wish to locate: Hayama Jinji
Relationship: Best Friends
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1995-1997
Your name: Philip Seah
Your e-mail address: pseah@intergate.ca
Additional Contact Info: (604) 871-2349
Comments: Jinji used to live in Vancouver, Canada but moved back to Okinawa, Japan in 1997. I have written to him but have not heard from him. We used to be best friends and hung out together and I would appreciate it very much if someone can help me locate him.
Date: 04.30.2000
James Petit
Name of the person you wish to locate: James Petit
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1992-1993, 1995
Location in Okinawa: Camp Futenma
Your name: Tim Shelton
Your e-mail address: jerseynut2000@prodigy.net
Comments: Where are you now?
Date: 04.30.2000
John Lukaski
Name of the person you wish to locate: John Lukaski
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1960-1962
Location in Okinawa: Mizugama Iriguchi and Tori Station
Your name: Bob Gach
Your e-mail address: rjgach@doc1.wa.gov
Date: 04.30.2000
Harold Bishop
Name of the person you wish to locate: Harold Bishop
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1960-1962
Location in Okinawa: Mizugama Iriguchi and Tori Station
Your name: Bob Gach
Your e-mail address: rjgach@doc1.wa.gov
Date: 04.30.2000
Fumiko or Junko Higa (or relatives)
Name of the person you wish to locate: Fumiko or Junko Higa (or relatives)
Relationship: Grandmother and aunts and uncle
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: Kept in touch from early 80’s
Location in Okinawa: Naha
Your name: Allen Oakley
Your e-mail address: lewsmarket@oregoncoast.com
Additional Comments: Looking for my mother’s relatives. My mother is Tsuyako Higa Oakley.
Date: 04.30.2000
Kasuko Uechi Sunagawa
Name of the person you wish to locate: Kasuko Uechi Sunagawa
Relationship: My Aunt
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1969-1973
Location in Okinawa: Naha, Kadena Air Base
Your name: Ronnie Phelan
Your e-mail address: mydouglas2000@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: Dear Aunt Kasuko, how I remember living in Okinawa so many years ago. Oba meant the world to me, and I’ll never forget all those weekends we all spent together in Naha and in Kadena. My mom, Chieko (your sister) is doing fine and Miko now lives in Florida. (She is now a grandma…Tyle is his name and he is just beautiful.) I hope your family is doing great also… Let’s see if I can get their names right… Eiko-chan and your son Suiechi. I know this is a long shot, however, it still feels good writing this letter. Please, if by chance you see this, please e-mail me back. Again, it is mydouglas2000@hotmail.com. God bless.
Date: 04.30.2000
Ralph Yamioka
Name of the person you wish to locate: Ralph Yamioka
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1962-1964
Location in Okinawa: Kadena, Naha
Your name: Tom Osborne
Your e-mail address: tom.osborne@alltel.com
Additional Comments: Where is Wayne Stricker? Larry Rinehardt? Pat Ohlemacher? Mike?
Date: 04.30.2000
Keomi Asharo
Name of the person you wish to locate: Keomi Asharo
Relationship: Lady friend, a lady who is always on my mind
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1966-1967
Location in Okinawa: Futenma
Your name: George
Your e-mail address: george3516@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: I wish to find out how she is doing. I think of her a lot. Love was in full bloom and she is thought about a lot.
Date: 04.30.2000
Junko Mare
Name of the person you wish to locate: Junko Mare
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1988-1997
Location in Okinawa: Chatan-cho
Your name: Jim Boyd
Your e-mail address: jkimb@msn.com
Additional Comments: Jun is married to Wayne and they have a daughter Jessica. Junko and Wayne were friends when I lived in Okinawa. I’d love to hear from them.
Date: 04.30.2000
Minako Yamasaki
Name of the person you wish to locate: Minako Yamasaki
Relationship: Friend
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 1987-1997
Location in Okinawa: Sunabe, Chatan-cho
Your name: Jim Boyd
Your e-mail address: jkimb@msn.com
Additional Comments: Mina-chan, if you’re out there, please e-mail me. What a great friend she was….would really like to contact her.
Date: 04.30.2000
Junko Toubaru
Name of the person you wish to locate: Junko Toubaru
Relationship: Ex-wife
Time Frame in which you were acquainted: 3 1/2 years
Location in Okinawa: Naha
Your name: James T. Lynn
Your e-mail address: LYNSTA1@yahoo.com
Additonal Contact: Page me at (919) 899-7828
Additional Comments: I’m sorry and I miss her. I was wrong and I never forgave myself for what I have done. I still love Moon Head. I miss you. I will always be sorry I hurt you.
Date: 04.30.2000
Taira Family
Name of the person you wish to locate: Taira Family
Relationship: Wife’s family
Location in Okinawa: Ogimi-son
Your name: Jim & Yoshiko
Your e-mail address: JY1961OKI@AOL.COM
Additional Comments: Any help appreciated.
Date: 04.30.2000
Kazue Nakaishi
Name of the person you wish to locate: Kazue Nakaishi
Relationship: Old Girlfriend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1989-1990
Location in Okinawa: I was stationed at Kadena Airbase
Your name: Rob Dotts
Your e-mail address: polkadotts_2000@yahoo.com
Additional Contact: (208) 457-1053, Post Falls, ID (Call or e-mail for additional contact information)
Additional Comments: I wanted to hear from you and how you are doing.
Date: 04.30.2000
Kevin Rawls
Name of the person you wish to locate: Kevin Rawls
Relationship: Dear friend and former classmate back in South Carolina
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 5 years.
Location in Okinawa: Unknown – military base
Your name: Claudette
Your e-mail address: lookingforkevin@hotmail.com or hirsem@darlington.com
Additional Contact: (843) 434-0634
Additional Comments: Kevin and I attended some of middle and high school together until he and his family transferred to Japan. Unfortunate circumstances did not allow us to say our goodbyes in order to exchange contact info — I truly miss Kevin and have searched for him on and off since 1991 when I graduated. But, unfortunately, I’ve been unsuccessful. That is until I made a vow and commitment to find Kevin this year. Thanks for your help. I want to be able to say, "Kevin, make me laugh" like I used to say all the time and as usual, he made me laugh. Kevin, I miss you, guy!
Date: 04.30.2000
Hiroshi & Minirou Yonamine
Name of the person you wish to locate: Hiroshi & Minirou Yonamine
Relationship: Brothers
Time frame in which you were acquainted: Last seen 1959
Location in Okinawa: Last known – Naha
Your name: Asako Yonamine Erbeck
Your e-mail address: Emspooners@aol.com
Additional Contact: (704) 792-2856, North Carolina, USA
Additional Comments: Anyone knowing the whereabouts of either of my brothers or other relatives, please pass along the information so that we can get back in touch with each other. I am planning to visit Okinawa in the very near future and would like to be reunited with as much of my family as possible. I left for the United States in 1959 and have not seen my family since. This is very important to me.
Date: 04.09.2000
Yoko Canter
Name of the person you wish to locate: Yoko Canter
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1986-1995
Location in Okinawa: Kadena
Your name: Robin Thompson
Your e-mail address: catzluv@bedford.net
Additional Comments: I lost contact several years ago. Yoko married an ex-marine, John, and has 2 sons, Rio and Sho. Last known address was Kuwae Chatan-cho.
Date: 04.09.2000
Naoko Kinjou
Name of the person you wish to locate: Naoko Kinjou
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1976-present 2000
Location in Okinawa: Naha
Your name: Noriko Yogi
Your e-mail address: proconken@email.msn.com
Additional Comments: Naoko Kinjou was born in Sakimotobu Okinawa Japan in 1949 August. Went to a local High School and graduated in 1968 (Oroku High School). Her parents used to live in Tomari. She also attended Naha Jr. High School.
Date: 04.09.2000
Hisao Nakama
Name of the person you wish to locate: Hisao Nakama
Relationship: Best friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1986-1993
Location in Okinawa: Kinjo-cho Kin Camp Hansen
Your name: Mark P. Mendibles
Your e-mail address: mendibles33@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: Hisao was my best friend and I just wish I could locate him.
Date: 04.09.2000
Sakimoto, Kazuko (Noniko)
Name of the person you wish to locate: Kazuko "Noniko" Sakimoto
Relationship: Close friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1967-1969
Location in Okinawa: US Marine Base Camp Courtney
Your name: Michael Gordon Finnie
Your e-mail address: mgfinnie@spis.net
Additional Contact: (270) 825-8238 (home), address upon request.
Additional Comments: Kazuko "Noniko" Sakimoto was employed at Camp Courtney near Agena, Okinawa. During the time, we were friends, her parents lived at the following address: 2-4 Sakiyamo Cho Shuri Village Naha, Okinawa. I’d very much like to make contact with her and exchange information about the directions our lives have taken since that time.
Date: 03.31.2000
Julia Gregory
Name of the person you wish to locate: Julia Gregory
Relationship: Best Friends Forever
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1990-1993
Location in Okinawa: School, Camp Lester…virtually EVERYWHERE
Your name: Jessica Brooks
Your e-mail address: angel_1973_99@yahoo.com
Additional Comments: I am looking for a long lost best friend. We were so close for so long! She has a brother, Joe, and used to live on Camp Lester when I was there with my family! We used to do everything together. Then we retired and moved back to the US and haven’t spoken since. Her mother is half Okinawan and I figured that they probably still live there because they were so close. I am hoping anyone can help me locate Julie. I would appreciate the help! Thank-you! I am so glad to have found this page!
Date: 03.31.2000
Robert Gallop
Name of the person you wish to locate: Robert Gallop
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1993-1996
Location in Okinawa: Possibly living in Nago and working on Kadena AB
Your name: Brian Brewer
Your e-mail address: rotaryman1@worldnet.att.net
Additional Contact: (317) 895-7950
Additional Comments: Would very much like to contact him. It has been a long time since we have seen each other. We have a lot of things to talk about.
Date: 03.31.2000
Jake Mohn
Name of the person you wish to locate: Jake Mohn
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1995-1996
Location in Okinawa: Kadena High School
Your name: Aoi Garner
Your e-mail address: aoig@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: Jake and I were best friends in high school. After graduation, he disappeared off to college. Last I heard from him, he was in Washington, and his family was stationed in Korea. There are a lot of old friends wondering where he is now…
Date: 03.31.2000
Sandra Jo Elvidge
Name of the person you wish to locate: Sandra Jo Elvidge
Relationship: Good friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1979-1980
Location in Okinawa: Camp Zukeran
Your name: Donald Spanitz
Your e-mail address: dspanitz@hotmail.com
Additional Comments: I’ve been thinking about you for a long time. I would like to know how you’ve been and what you have been doing. Any information on locating Sandy would be great. Thank you.
Date: 03.31.2000
James Thompson
Name of the person you wish to locate: James Thompson
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1984-1989
Location in Okinawa: Kubasaki High School
Your name: Bob Via
Your e-mail address: R2BIGDAWGZ@aol.com
Additional Contact: (619) 223-1461, Address upon request
Date: 03.31.2000
Naomi Yoza
Name of the person you wish to locate: Naomi Yoza
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1969-1973
Location in Okinawa: Kadena AFB
Your name: Jeanie Woods Morrison
Your e-mail address: morris0n@hotmail.com
Additional Info: Went to Jr. High Kadena Middle School. Friends also with Pat Reed and Joanne Scheppesi. Friends for 4 years. Naomi moved to Hawaii and Pat wanted to be a landscape architect.
Date: 03.31.2000
Dale
Name of the person you wish to locate: Dale
Relationship: Brother
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1958-1960
Location in Okinawa: Fort Buckner
Your name: Michele McCord-Mersinger
Your e-mail address: smmersinger@hometel.com
Additional Contact: (618) 644-5714
Additional Info: My father, Paul McCord, was Mess. Sarg. at Fort Buckner in the late 1950’s-early 1960’s, where he met a local woman and had a son.
Date: 03.31.2000
Susan Bowers – FOUND!
Name of the person you wish to locate: Susan Bowers
Relationship: Best "elementary" friend 🙂
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1980-1985
Location in Okinawa: Kishaba Housing
Your name: Lena Masami Printz
Your e-mail address: animaluver@hotmail.com
Additional Contact: Phone # may be available upon request.
Additional Info: Hello out there! I have tried many times to find ones whom I have a lasting, vivid memory of…while stationed in Okinawa. I went to Zukeran Elementary School and had (for my last teacher) Mrs. Hoenthal. *Excuse the spelling! It’s pronounced as it is spelled, if it helps! 🙂 Anyway, Susan Bowers and I were like sisters. In fact, many thought we were since we looked so much alike! I left in the summer of 1985 to go back to Fort Devens, Massachusetts. I am currently not at Fort Devens, but I am still residing in Massachusetts. If ANYONE knows or have heard of Susan Bowers, or better yet… if anyone remembers ME…please let me know! I am terribly "home sick" and the ones whom I remember growing up in Okinawa with… SUSAN BOWERS, NAOMI, DANIEL DIGGS, PATRICK, DON WALSH, BOBBY and many, many more… I would like them all to know that they are sorely missed and I hope all are well!!!! MISS YOU ALL!
P.S. Many remember me by my brother…LENNY MAKOTO PRINTZ who went to Kubasaki High School at the time.
Date: 03.31.2000
Joe Spotsville
Name of the person you wish to locate: Joe Spotsville
Relationship: Minister, Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1968-1973
Location in Okinawa: Kadena
Your name: Bobby C. Woods
Your e-mail address: morris0n@hotmail.com
Additional Contact: (662) 262-7382
Date: 03.31.2000
Juan Manuel Cabrera
Name of the person you wish to locate: Juan Manuel Cabrera
Relationship: U.S.M.C. Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1987-1988
Location in Okinawa: Camp Courtney
Your name: Tina Olguin (Bryniarski)
Your e-mail address: tinaoctopus@aol.com
Additional Contact: (813) 628-4222
Date: 03.05.2000
Fumiko Kadena
Name of the person you wish to locate: Fumiko Kadena
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1966-1967
Your name: Dennis Tobin
Your e-mail address: dtobin@interlinx.qc.ca
Additional Info: I am trying to locate someone I have not seen in 35 years. I know this is a long shot, but the Internet does make the world smaller. Fumiko Kadena is originally from Miyako. When I knew her in 1966-1967, she worked in Koza and lived just a little south of Koza towards Camp Zukeran. Prior to this, she lived in Henoko. Her present age would be 58 years old.
Date: 03.04.2000
Sadako Asato
Name of the person you wish to locate: Sadako Asato
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1969-1970
Your name: Roger and Ann Bishop
Your e-mail address: randabishop@earthlink.net
Additional Info: We will be in the Kadena VOQ on March 18-21, 2000.
Date: 03.04.2000
Louie-Jean Taylor
Name of the person you wish to locate: Louie-Jean Taylor
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1997-1998
Your name: Judie Kelsey
Your e-mail address: kelsey@maui.net
Additional Info: She is or was living in Okinawa, the last I was in contact with her was approximately two-three years ago. She works for the American military (as a civilian), as an Occupational Therapist. She used to live in Hawaii several years ago, which is where we met.
Date: 03.04.2000
Yuki Dyess
Name of the person you wish to locate: Yuki Dyess
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1992-1997
Location in Okinawa: Just south of Kadena
Your name: Rick Carr
Your e-mail address: rcarr29473@aol.com or carrri@nku.edu
Additional Info: She should be 19 now, and I think she still lives on the island. If she doesn’t she’s probably somewhere around Alabama.
Date: 02.29.2000
Billy Jefferson
Name of the person you wish to locate: Billy Jefferson
Relationship: A good friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1970-1972
Location in Okinawa: Kadena AFB
Your name: Vicki Wilson
Your e-mail address: vickirlooney@iwon.com
Date: 02.27.2000
Eric Hanalei Burns – FOUND!
Name of the person you wish to locate: Eric Hanalei Burns
Relationship: Brother
Time frame in which you were acquainted: From birth
Location in Okinawa: PSC 557 Box 72 FPO AP 96379 (I believe he is in Ishikawa, non-military personnel)
Your name: Carl Burns
Your e-mail address: syngin6@aol.com
Additional Comments: Time to catch up with each other and our families. ("Ey bra long time no heah/like talk story/walaau in chino")
Date: 02.27.2000
Dear Donna,
Thank you so much! If not for your Aloha who knows how or what else could have been done. I know you probably receive a lot of "thank you’s", but on behalf of my family and my brother, whom we connected with your electronic bulletin board, thank you again!
-Carl Burns, 03.31.2000
Ladd Graham
Name of the person you wish to locate: Ladd Graham
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1966-1967
Location in Okinawa: 999 Signal Company 1st Special Forces Group
Your name: Phil Madarasz
Your e-mail address: pmadaras@tir.com
Date: 02.21.2000
Larry Federoff
Name of the person you wish to locate: Larry Federoff
Relationship: Classmate
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1956-1958
Location in Okinawa: Kubasaki High School
Your name: Joanna Bottiglieri
Your e-mail address: cbi@isni.net
Additional comments: Larry’s birth name was Wellborn. Many people would love to find Larry and others for the BIG ALL-CLASS KUBASAKI H.S. REUNION 7/19-23/2000 in LAS VEGAS. For details, please go to http://members.aol.com/khsalumni and go to bulletin boards.
Date: 02.21.2000
Bob Denton
Name of the person you wish to locate: Bob Denton
Relationship: Classmate
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1956-58
Location in Okinawa: Kubasaki High School
Your name: Joanna Bottiglieri
Your e-mail address: cbi@isni.net
Additional comments: Many people would love to find Bob and others for the BIG ALL-CLASS KUBASAKI H.S. REUNION 7/19-23/2000 in LAS VEGAS. For details, please go to http://members.aol.com/khsalumni and go to bulletin boards.
Date: 02.21.2000
George Kieffer
Name of the person you wish to locate: George Kieffer
Relationship: Classmate
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1956-58
Location in Okinawa: Kubasaki High School
Your name: Joanna Bottiglieri
Your e-mail address: cbi@isni.net
Additional comments: Many people would love to find George and others for the BIG ALL-CLASS KUBASAKI H.S. REUNION 7/19-23/2000 in LAS VEGAS. For details, please go to http://members.aol.com/khsalumni and go to bulletin boards.
Date: 02.21.2000
George Carrier
Name of the person you wish to locate: George Carrier
Relationship: Good friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1965-1971
Location in Okinawa: Mashinato
Your name: Keith Aidich
Your e-mail address: kaidich@aol.com
Additional comments: His wife was Okinawan and he had 2 daughters that were like family.
Date: 02.21.2000
Bob Geary
Name of the person you wish to locate: Bob Geary
Relationship: Great friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1978-1980
Location in Okinawa: Kadena AFB
Your name: Tracy Pack
Your e-mail address: Mzjemez@aol.com
Additional comments: Bob was a Fireman stationed on Okinawa…he worked the flight line. We met at the Movie premier "Superman" to where I told him to lower his large head in front of me because I couldn’t see the movie! After that we became the closest of friends… I would love to make contact just to see how life has treated him 20 years later! Thanks!
Date: 02.21.2000
Keiko Nakamura
Name of the person you wish to locate: Keiko Nakamura
Relationship: Wife’s good friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1966-1968
Location in Okinawa: 144 Banchi Hantagawa Naha City
Your name: Gary & Shizuko Kindred
Your e-mail address: gkind6@abelink.com
Telephone: 217-648-2947
Additional comments: Keiko was a good friend of my wife’s and we have lost contact since 1978. We are coming back to visit in August and would like to make contact before arriving.
Date: 02.21.2000
Dino Zane (Keele)
Name of the person you wish to locate: Dino Zane
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1975-1977
Location in Okinawa: Kadena AFB
Your name: Steve Carter
Your e-mail address: casooner@earthlink.net
Additional comments: Dino was my best friend and neighbor in Kadena, and I often wonder how his life has turned out. I miss Okinawa and all the friends I had. When I think of my childhood, I think about Kadena, Okinawa and the Youth Sports program on base. I now realize (now that I’m older) the prime real estate we occupied. Dino, I hope life has treated you well!!!
Date: 02.15.2000
Chikako Hanashiro or Allen
Name of the person you wish to locate: Chikako Hanashiro or Allen
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1965-1966
Location in Okinawa: Naha
Your name: Spiro N. Mason, DMD (Sprue), Cpt. USAMSG, Camp Kue Hospital
Your e-mail address: Spiromason@Webtv.net
Additional comments: Chicako was my love. I miss her so much and hope she is happy and well. I assume she married Sgt. Allen, 1st Special Forces. I do not mean to embarass her but she is constantly on my mind and knowledge of her would be kept confidential. Thanks.
Date: 02.13.2000
Yoshiko "Mama-san"
Name of the person you wish to locate: Yoshiko "Mama-san"
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1982-1983
Location in Okinawa: Husband stationed at Kadena, but lived on the Marine base
Your name: Libby Banks
Your e-mail address: AFNCO3@aol.com or ZOOBANKS@aol.com
Additional comments: Yoshiko took care of my children for approximately a year; my son spoke broken English when he started school. My daughter is now a 2nd Lt. in the Air Force Nurse Corp. and my son is in the Navy at Grat Lakes, II completing his A- school; it would be nice if Yoshiko could see how they have grown.
Date: 02.13.2000
Sue Smith
Name of the person you wish to locate: Sue Smith
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1957-1958
Location in Okinawa: Naha AFB – Kubasaki High School
Your name: Jan (Miller) Sanders
Your e-mail address: Blondewidow@aol.com
Additional comments: Sue, hope you see this. Have thought of you often over the years and would like to renew our friendship.
Date: 02.05.2000
Larry B. Moore
Name of the person you wish to locate: Larry B. Moore
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1986-1995
Location in Okinawa: Kadena Air Base
Your name: Dan Amidon
Your e-mail address: okidan@prodigy.net
Mailing address contact: 6339 Longford Rd. Huber Heights, OH 45424
Date: 02.05.2000
Yoshiko Nakesone
Name of the person you wish to locate: Yoshiko Nakesone
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: May 1965 – May 1969
Location in Okinawa: Miyagi
Your name: Don Shriver
Your e-mail address: dshriver@alltel.net
Additional comments: Along with other G.I.’s, I rented a house from "mama-san." She had six children and they were like family to us. After getting discharged from the Army, my wife and I retured to Okinawa. However, we have not been in touch since 1969. I think the childrens’ names were Kazumi, Hiroko, Hitomi, Mabu, Chiaeko and I do not remember the last name. However, "papa’s" name was Siek. (I am not sure of the spelling of papa’s name.) Mama and the children spoke excellent English. I hope someone can help me. Thanks.
Date: 02.05.2000
SSGT Mike Rutherford
Name of the person you wish to locate: SSGT Mike Rutherford
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1978-1981
Location in Okinawa: Kadena AFB 400mms
Your name: Parke Morrison
Your e-mail address: leon@chesco.com
Additional comments: Mike was an avid diver. He was still there when I left in 1981.
Date: 02.03.2000
Alysia Evans – FOUND!
Name of the person you wish to locate: Alysia Evans
Relationship: High School buddy
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1988-1990
Location in Okinawa: Kubasaki High School
Your name: Jamie Frye
Your e-mail address: median27@hotmail.com
Additional comments: Her dad is Okinawan and was living on the island. Lost touch with her after I left Okinawa in 1990.
Date: 02.03.2000
Evan Hicks
Name of the person you wish to locate: Evan Hicks
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1990-1994
Location in Okinawa: Okinawa City
Your name: Arthur Shane Fry
Your e-mail address: arthur_fry@hotmail.com
Additional comments: Where are you?
Date: 02.02.2000
Mr. Inafuku
Name of the person you wish to locate: Mr. Inafuku
Relationship: Friend
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1989-1990
Location in Okinawa: Gushikawa
Your name: Sue Viers
Your e-mail address: sviers7@hotmail.com
Date: 02.02.2000
Moriji Iha
Name of the person you wish to locate: Moriji Iha
Relationship: Friend/Former Work Partner
Time frame in which you were acquainted: 1975-1979
Location in Okinawa: Kadena Air Base
Your name: Dennis Corkery
Your e-mail address: dennis@corkery.net
Website: www.corkery.net
Additional comments: Iha-san was working as a civilian guard with the Base Police at Kadena. He was at Chibana Kennels outside of Gate 3 when I last heard about him. He should check out my website.
Date: 01.31.2000
Shinichi (Jun) Onisawa
Name of the person you wish to locate: Shinichi (Jun) Onisawa
Relationship: Ex-husband, first love, father of my son
Time frame in which you were acquainted: Married 1976-1982; met in 1975 at A&W in Koza
Location in Okinawa: Lived in Koza around "Gate 2 street"
Your name: Denise Davis
Your e-mail address: denise.davis@us.pwcglobal.com or total_eclipse@webtv.net
Additional comments:
Jun would be 47 now. I would like him to get to know his son. They have not seen each other in 18 years. Jimi Onisawa (his son) has some exciting news for his father. Jimi needs to know him. Even though Jun has opted to lose contact with us, I haven’t been actively pursuing it either. While I spoke Japanese then, it has suffered terribly in the past 18 years, and Jimi doesn’t speak it at all anymore. Jun used to be in a band (a keyboardist) and they played at Cannon in Koza. Some of his friends may still be there–Kozo, Shigeru, Daichan. Jun is originally from Ibaragi-Ken Japan, but he has lived on Okinawa for some time. The last time I spoke with him was 5 or 6 years ago, (like I said my Japanese is gone), and from what I could understand he was a carpenter or something of that nature now, but he also said that he still plays music once in a while. Jimi was born at Seventh Day Adventist hospital in Naha. I hope someone can help me get these first two men in my life together again. That was the best time in my life, and Jimi has turned into a handsome young man, who has his father’s musical traits. If you need any more information, do not hesitate to contact me. I graduated from Kubasaki, and went to Oklahoma City after we divorced. I am now living in Tampa, Florida. Thanks to everyone in advance.
Date: 01.29.2000