Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!

55 years of Service. (l-r) Benji Panis (Agent), Vernon Rosa, Thomas Sakata, Calvin Fujimoto, Michael Anbe, Gerald Nakashima, Ernest Theodore, Marc Kodama, Val Ceria (Business Manager), Matt Brady (Agent).

We concluded 2024 in celebration and gratitude. Our year-end Holiday parties were held across the island chain, with dinner and local entertainment. Honorary members were recognized with Service Awards for their dedication and contributions throughout the years; some spanning up to 70 years of service.

Holiday parties were celebrated on the Big Island at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and the Kona Beach Resort, on Maui at Andaz Maui, and on Kauai at the Sheraton Kauai Resort.

Silverio Miral receives his 70th years of service UA certificate from Business Manager Valentino Ceria and President Matthew Brady.

The annual Oahu Holiday Celebration was held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village with nearly 700 members in attendance. The event began with the last General Membership Meeting, which included recognition of the elected officers and board members, followed by an ono buffet dinner. As door prizes and giveaways were raffled, Rodney Villanueva, comedian and emcee, entertained the crowd throughout the night. Members won gift cards and cash prizes. The night was capped with a medley of classic hits from the legendary group, Kalapana, such as "Nightbird," "The Hurt," and "Naturally," with the original group show-cased on large screens. It was a night to remember.

"It's good to see all the members get together and enjoy the holiday season. It truly speaks to the brotherhood of 675," noted Business Manager, Val Ceria.

2024 Service Awards

Oahu

25 years of Service. (l-r) Benji Panis (Agent), Shannon V. Pagente, Raymond Park, Aldon Kaopuiki, Isaac Holbron, Errol Domrique, Val Ceria (Business Manager), Matt Brady (Agent).
30 years of Service. (l-r) Matt Brady (Agent), Edward A. Sistoza, Val Ceria (Business Manager), Benji Panis (Agent).
35 years of Service. (l-r) Benji Panis (Agent), Mark Mori, Wade Higaki, Nicomedes Ganiron, Sean Tania, Wallace Chun, Francis Hall, Gilbert Raguindin, Chris Ano, Natalie Castanares, James Fan, Ted Kaneshiro, Derek Higa, Val Ceria (Business Manager), Matt Brady (Agent).
40 years of Service. (l-r) Benji Panis (Agent), Steve Ku, Allan Johnston, Val Ceria (Business Manager), Randall T. Freitas, Matt Brady (Agent).
45 years of Service. (l-r) Benji Panis (Agent), Val Ceria (Business Manager), Matt Brady (Agent).
50 years of Service. (l-r) Benji Panis (Agent), Earl Tanna, Alan Nakamura, Ray Murakawa, Alec Hamaguchi, Carl Kaneda, Miles Yoshii, Russel Tomita, Carl Correa, Edmund Young, Stanley Chun, Val Ceria (Business Manager), Matt Brady (Agent).
60 years of Service. (l-r) Benji Panis (Agent), Gary Watanabe, Val Ceria (Business Manager), Matt Brady (Agent).
70 years of Service. (l-r) Benji Panis (Agent), Silverio Miral, Val Ceria (Business Manager), Matt Brady (Agent).

Kauai

55 years of Service. Island of Kauai at the Sheraton Kauai Resort. (l-r) Val Ceria (Business Manager), Dennis Muffly, Matt Brady (Agent).

Kona

65 years of Service. Kona at Kona Beach Resort. (l-r) Matt Brady (Agent), Vince Damazo, Val Ceria (Business Manager).
35 years of Service. (l-r) Matt Brady (Agent), Jerry Haddin, Val Ceria (Business Manager).

Hilo

25 years of Service. Hilo at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. (l-r) Benji Panis (Agent), Don Nakooka, Allan Cortez, Val Ceria (Business Manager).
35 years of Service. (l-r) Benji Panis (Agent), Herbert Alvarez, Val Ceria (Business Manager).
55 years of Service. (l-r) Benji Panis (Agent), Clyde Ho, Lawrence Costa, Sr., Val Ceria (Business Manager).

Maui

30 years of Service. Island of Maui at Andaz Maui. (l-r) Val Ceria (Business Manager), Jason Fernandez, Matt Brady (Agent).
35 years of Service. (l-r) Val Ceria (Business Manager), Daniel Pascua, James Carr, Matt Brady (Agent).
40 years of Service. (l-r) Val Ceria (Business Manager), Franklin Deponte, Royden Heirakuji, Matt Brady (Agent).
50 years of Service. UA watches were awarded to members who made 50 years of service. (l-r) Val Ceria (Business Manager), Gerald Mijo, Matt Brady (Agent).
Noelani Deguilmo, daughter of Jonathan and Bea Deguilmo, Dancing Hula at the Maui Holiday Party.
Published: Mar 09, 2025
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