Public services announced to honor life, legacy of former Gov. George Ariyoshi

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Public services honoring the life and legacy of former Hawaii Gov. George Ryoichi Ariyoshi have been scheduled for next month, according to the Governor George R. Ariyoshi State Services Committee.

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Ariyoshi, who died in April at age 100, will lie in state at the Hawaii State Capitol rotunda starting at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, until noon on Saturday, Sept. 19.

The public is invited to pay their respects during the 24-hour lie-in-state. A formal state service will also be held at the Capitol rotunda on Friday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m., with public seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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On Saturday, Sept. 19, services will move to Kawaiahaʻo Church for a celebration of life. Public visitation at the church will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by the service at 4 p.m.

Ariyoshi will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl during a private burial service.

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Memorial Service Schedule:

Lie in State (Hawaii State Capitol Rotunda)

State Service (Hawaii State Capitol Rotunda)

Celebration of Life (Kawaiahaʻo Church)