In his younger days, he loved playing the drums. He was in a band with Brother Bill called The Nomads. He loved diving and bowling.
He was in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Joseph is survived by sisters Geraldine "Gerry" Elaban and Catherine L. Elaban as well as brother Tom L. Elaban. He is also survived by Joseph Elaban's Hanai Children; Wilfred Tollefsen & Diane (wife), Brad Tollefsen & Leeann (wife), Trisha Tollefsen-Saio & Val (husband), 10 grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews. Joseph is predeceased by parents Joseph and Abigail Elaban, brothers William W. and George R. Elaban, as well as wife Blanche E. T. Elaban.
Services will be held at Borthwick Mortuary on Thursday, June 10th, 2021 at 8:30 am.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BorthwickOahu.com for the Elaban family.
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