Henry Salazar

Henry "Hanale" Coulson Salazar 83 passed away on October 18 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Honolulu on January 24, 1942. He served the United States Navy and retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 3. Henry was a member of the Honoka'a Senior Citizens and a pass member of Honoka'a softball teams Hamakua Coast, Pohaku 3 & Now and Again.

Henry is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Virginia P. "Sweetheart" Salazar of Honoka'a; sons, Henry K.(Verna) Salazar of Ewa Beach, Frank K. (Srue) Salazar of California, Mario K. Salazar of California, Ronald K. Bannister of Honoka'a, Clinton V. Moore of Lana'i and Kekaikuihala C.W. Salazar of Honoka'a; daughters, Tessa(Lance) Cazimero of Hawi, Tanya P. Bannister of Honoka'a, Helena K. Salazar of Honolulu and Kahikikalaokalani S.E. (James) Cabadol of Wahiawa, Sister Owana Salazar of Hilo; Brother Michael Salazar of Hilo; Sister-in-laws, Alvie (Nalani Sanfranca) Bannister, Lan (Eric) Lindsey, Ellen (Mike) Luta, Rachel Kaniho all of Kamuela and Bobby Salazar of Florida; 24 Grandchildren, Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at the Bannister Ranch on Saturday March 7, 2026, at 9:00 am. Veteran Internment will be held on Monday March 9, 2026, at 12 pm at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery on Kona.