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Edward Sanpei, 76, of Mililani, HI, passed away on February 1, 2021.

Ed was born on June 8, 1944, to Takeo and Alice Sanpei. After graduating from Radford High School, he obtained degrees from the University of Hawaii, Harvard Law School, and NYU.

In 1971 he began his career with Rush Moore LLP, and after 42 years with the firm, he retired in 2013.

He became a loving husband when he married Ruby in 1972; and a dedicated and supportive father to his two children, Keith and Cheryl.

Ed enjoyed supporting UH Baseball and Football as well as his San Francisco Giants.

Ed is survived by wife Ruby Sanpei, son Keith Sanpei, daughter Cheryl Sanpei, siblings Charles Sanpei, Ellen (Robert) Wakabayashi, Francis (MaDonna) Sanpei, Shirley (Paul) Fujimoto, and several nephews and nieces.

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Memories & condolences

Dear Ruby, Keith, and Cheryl,

I’m deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your husband and father. He was both a lawyer a…

Dear Ruby, Keith, and Cheryl,

I’m deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your husband and father. He…

Dear Ruby, Keith, and Cheryl,

I’m deeply saddened to hear of the …

Uncle and Aunty's house was the place where we got together as a family to enjoy meals and each other's company. I hav…
Uncle and Aunty's house was the place where we got together as a family to enjoy meals and each oth…
Uncle and Aunty's house was the place where we got together as a…
I first met Ed while working for Dole during the summer when he was a high schooler from Aiea. Most of the student wo…
I first met Ed while working for Dole during the summer when he was a high schooler from Aiea. Mo…
I first met Ed while working for Dole during the summer when he …

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