Jennifer Kay Nakazawa, 71, passed away on Jan. 22, 2026, in Kilauea. She was born on Nov. 16, 1954, in Kearney, Nebraska. She served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired manager for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Kauai.
She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Lois Jensen, husband Ronald Nakazawa, brothers Raymond, Gary, and Roger Jensen and sister Jeane Jensen.
She is survived by her son Ronald Nakazawa Jr., daughter Kimie Nakazawa, five granddaughters Alyssa Nakazawa, Siani Olanolan, Starry Olanolan, Zahina Olanolan and Sienna Olanolan.
A celebration of life will be held in private.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
