Brian Takao Takishima

October 24, 1955 - December 23, 2019

Brian Takao Takishima, 64, of Kailua-Kona passed away on Tuesday, December 23,2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Honolulu on October 24, 1955 to Normanand Tsunako Takishima. He was raised in Honolulu and attended Kaimuki HighSchool then worked in food and beverage services and moved to the Big Island to work. He was a bartender at the Kona Pool at the Hilton Waikoloa Village for 30 years, when asked if he like his job he responded “just look at my office” referring to the beauty of the view in front of him. He enjoyed meeting people from all over the world. Brian loved fishing, acquired a boat and taught himself about navigation, weather, and ways of the ocean. He was thoughtful, resourceful, funny,generous, honest, and hardworking. He had many interests, including golf, music, cooking, gardening, bonsai, astronomy, and traveling with family and friends. An avid reader of current events and sports, he read two newspapers every day from cover to cover. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Kawamoto; mother, Tsunako “Sue” Takishima; sisters, Aileen (Gary) Momohara and Janice (Steven) Yamashiro; niece, Stacey Kimoto (Rocky) Villaver; nephew, Brenton Kimoto; and grandniece, Kayla Kimoto. Visitation from 11:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel. Aloha, casual attire.