05/12/2026
We are sad to share that our principal during our years at McKinley, Richard Sakamoto, has passed away.
Some of you may remember that he and his wife Patsy attended our 35th class reunion at the Elks Club.
Services will be held on Saturday, June 13th at Nuuanu Memorial Park with visitation starting at 4pm and service at 5pm.
Below is a copy of an online obituary.
Richard Sadao Sakamoto, 91 of Honolulu passed away on March 31st, 2026 at the Palolo Chinese Care home. He was born on June 1st, 1934 in Lahaina Maui to Kimiko & Masao Sakamoto. He was most proud of his years at McKinley High School where he was the prinicipal of his Alma Mater from 1978 to 1988. He also continued to support his Alma Mater supporting the Reunion committee until the 1990s.
His wife and love of his life Patsy Keiko Sakamoto who passed in 2021. His eldest brother Herbert Sakamoto & his sister Florence Kanemaru have passed but he is survived by his older brother, Clarence Sakamoto who lives in Honolulu Hawaii. He is also survived by his 3 children; Sheri Yamada from Bellevue, Washington, Jamie Sakamoto-Lau from Greensboro, North Carolina, & Seth Sakamoto from Captain Cook, Hawaii.
His services will be at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, in the East Chapel @ 2233 Nuuanu Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii on June 13th Saturday 2026. Visitation will be at 4pm and the service will start at 5pm. No flowers are needed. Aloha Attire.
