Age 88, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on May 10, 2017. She was born on September 19, 1928. She retired from J&H Marsh & McLennan, Inc. She was predeceased by brothers Joji and Tatsuji "Tachi" Yamamoto and sister Doris Shimada. She is survived by sister Patsy Gomez, sister-in-law June Yamamoto, nephew and caregivers Keith and Sharlene Shimada, and many nieces and nephews. Private services held.
Harriet Pak Youn Yamaguchi
97, of Aiea passed peacefully on May 29, 2017. She was born in Honolulu. Retired from Dole Cannery. She is survived by her daughter, Jean (Harold) Nitta; sons, Charles Jr. of Los Angeles, and Francis; 10 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. Visitation 12 noon on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Services at 1 pm at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.
Harry Akira Wago
89, of Honolulu, a Korean War veteran and retired Staff Sergeant for the United States Army, passed away on June 7, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by his wife, Bess; son, Grant (Yumi); daughter, Sharen Wago; brothers, Wally (Leatrice) and George; and grandson, Christopher. Visitation is at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. The service is at 6:00 p.m. Casual attire.
Tsukumo Kawakami, “Kawa”
TSUKUMO KAWAKAMI, KAWA 91, of Kalihi, a Korean War Army veteran, Purple Heart recipient and retired treasurer for Fisher Printing, passed away on May 28, 2017 at the Aloha Nursing and Rehab Centre. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by his wife, Visitacion "Bessie" Catao Kawakami; sons, Wendell (Patricia) and Davin (Mary Ann); daughters, Diane Kawakami (companion, Angel Noda), Mitzi Miyashiro and Sharolyn Kawakami; one brother; two sisters; and by 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Visitation is at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. The service is at 10:00 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Mieko Hiramoto
88, of Honolulu, a retired registered nurse at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, passed away on June 8, 2017 at St. Francis Hospice Puiwa. She was born in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii. She is survived by sisters, Hanako Kuwaye, Yoshiko Kishinami (Robert), Yuriko Yahiro and Yaeko Kunishige; and by nieces and nephews. Visitation is at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. The service is at 3:00 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. In lieu of monetary gifts, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Eiko “Soei” Meguro
83, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on May 19, 2017. She was born in Japan. Visitation: 1:00 p.m.; Services: 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017
Walter Young Man Chur
83, of Pearl City, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on June 8, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 1:00 p.m.; Services: 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 201
Fumiko Sato
96, of Honolulu, a retired cashier for Times Super Market, passed away on May 11, 2017 at home. She was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. She is survived by sons, Kenneth, and Paul (Lana); brother, Richard (Bessie) Iwamoto; and by 8 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Visitation is at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. The service is at 6:00 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Edith Yuiko Uwono
92, of Aiea, a retired office clerk for Schuman Carriage, passed away on May 17, 2017 in Aiea. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter, Gail (Glenn) Maruyama; brother, Raymond Iwamoto; sister, Anna Toda and by grandson, Adam. Private services were held.
James C. A. Wong
James Chang Ain Wong peacefully passed away on May 24, 2017 at St Francis Hospice. He was 99. James, known as Jimmy, was deeply committed to his wife Bernice and family. He was a people-first person and touched the lives of many through his dedication to community service. Jimmy will be remembered by those who knew him as a graduate of the Saint Louis College class of 1935, a dedicated parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, an enthusiastic Cubmaster of Pack 56, an avid game player, a trusted friend, and a person with a warm smile that brightened your day. James is survived by his wife Bernice, sons Dennis, Michael and Leo, six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. In honoring his request, services will be private.