Charles E.T. Kawakami, 71, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on October 4, 2010. He was born in Honolulu, HI, on July 4th, 1939. Charles entered the service in 1965 and retired as a U.S. Army Major holding a Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering. He is preceded in passing by his father, Shigeo Yatagai. Charles leaves behind his wife, Elisabeth Kawakami, daughter, Kira Kawakami, stepsons, Michael and Larry Dale, his mother, Harriet Yatagai, and his sisters, Elizabeth Nishimura and Carole Yatagai. Services will be held at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ, on Friday, October 15th, at 10:30 AM with Honors. Arrangements entrusted to A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary.