He was born on October 26, 1927 in Hali’imaile, Maui.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight on Friday, September 18, 2015 at Ballard Family Mortuary, services will begin at 7 p.m., and cremation will follow.
Isao was a Veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a Dispatcher & Transportation Supervisor on a Military base.
Isao was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Dias Higa. He is survived by his sons, Robbie Chutaro, Isaac Higa, Keith Higa, Tani Latdrik, Rodney Barona, and Nixon Pound; daughters, Vanessa Rivera, Erine Laukon, Rostina Tabuaka, Robin Higa, Lynnal Leon, Sharon Erra, Masako Tokanang; sisters, Bernice Isagawa, Karen Higa, Jeanette Tengan; brother, Richard Morioshi Higa; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Ike was predeceased by his sisters, Doris Toma, and Mitzi Wilhelm; and brother, Henry Higa.
