In Memoriam - Warren L. Barnes (1941-2022)

January 14, 2022 • Addison Ching • News

Warren L. Barnes, retired minister and attorney, passed away on January 11, 2022, in Sacramento, California. He was 80 years old.

Warren was instrumental in the formation of HIMELE, the Hawaii Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning Experiences. As a participant and contributor in the development of corporation documents including the corporation's Bylaws, Warren reviewed corporation documents and provided expert advice for revisions he felt were appropriate and necessary.

Warren L. Barnes

Warren Barnes at 2017 Maui Steel Guitar Camp with Larry Holu and Troy Brenningmeyer

Warren was also an avid steel guitarist, and participated in the Maui Steel Guitar Camps in years 2016 and 2017. He also visited the Keawe ‘Ohana show at the Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort and Spa whenever he was in town to enjoy the Hawaiian music and the steel guitar playing of his former Kumu, Alan Akaka.

Warren was a staunch supporter of the Hawaiian steel guitar and HIMELE.

He is survived by his wife Anita.