Brian Takeo Takishima

October 24, 1955 - December 23, 2019

Brian Takao Takishima, 64, of Kailua-Kona passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Honolulu on October 24, 1955 to Norman and Tsunako Takishima. He was raised in Honolulu and attended Kaimuki High School 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 and when asked if he liked his job he responded, “just look at my office” referring to the beauty around 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, singing Karaoke, cooking, gardening, bonsai, astronomy, weather 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; step-sons Antoni and Peter; grandson Kaikane Thatcher-West; mother, Tsunako “Sue” Takishima and family. 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. Services will be held on Hawai‘i Island at a later date.