87, of Honolulu passed away on October 5, 2017. He was born in Kealekekua, South Kona. He was a retired accountant for the Department of Labor. He is survived by his wife, May Yoshiko; sister, Carole Hanaoka; numerous nieces and nephews. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
Roy Nobuji Niimi
Roy Nobuji Niimi MD, 78. Born April 21, 1939. Died October 16, 2017, with his loving wife of 54 years, Oleta, and his four children by his side. He died in Honolulu, Hawaii. Roy was a pediatric doctor with a MD from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. After his internship at St Francis Hospital in Honolulu, he served in the United States Army from 1967-70, first as a medical adviser and liaison with MILPHAP, Vietnam, with the Navy and also with the civilian Vietnamese doctors; and then at Fort Meade, Maryland. He did his pediatric residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center from 1970 to 1973 and was certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 1974 before joining the medical practice at Kalihi Medical Center from 1974 to 1997. He opened a private practice in Aiea from 1997 to 2014. He was a member of the American Medical Association, the Hawaii Medical Association and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He served as an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics with the University of Hawaii School of Medicine; as chairman of the former Medical Management Committee of the Pacific Medical Administrative Group (PMAG); and as an Executive Committee member of both the Hawaii Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics and Kauikeolani Children's Hospital. He is survived by his wife, two brothers, two sisters, four children and six grandchildren; preceded in death by two sisters. Roy was a quiet and dignified man, who enjoyed tennis, golfing and fishing. He was respected by those who knew him and will be sorely missed. A private service was held. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
Yokichi Yamane
93, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on October 20, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 11:00 a.m.; Services: 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2017
Gavin K. Nagata
36, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on August 30, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 3:00 p.m.; Celebration of Life: 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2017.
Nancy Yukiko Saito
83, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on October 10, 2017. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend who lived her life with courage, compassion, dignity and respect. She will be dearly missed by everyone. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Saito; sons, Rodney, Jonathan (Nanette) and David (Carrie); grandsons, Casey, Dylan and Dante; brother, Donald (Joyce) Nishiiye; sister, June (Mel) Sakaba; brother-in-law, Frank Haruki and beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Lillian Haruki. No monetary gifts. Private services.
Tokiko “Lily” Oshiro
86, of Waimanalo, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on September 10, 2017. She was born in Wailuku, Maui. Visitation: 10:00 a.m.; Services: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017
Samuel Andaya Cadacio
93, of Aiea, a Korean War Army veteran and retired carpenter for Bruce Matson Company, passed away on September 28, 2017 at home. He was born in Narvacan Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Consuelo; sons Edmund (Lourdes) and Richard (Phyllis); daughters, Sammie (Butch) Medeiros, Donna (Mark) Hunter-Reay and Debbie (Dann) Mamiya; and by 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation is at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. The service begins at 10:00 a.m. Burial follows at 1:00 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Yoso Odo
89, of Kailua, an Army veteran and retired banker for First Hawaiian Bank, passed away on September 28, 2017 at Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is survived by son, James (Edye); daughter, Gail (Mark) Cosgrove; sister, Nancy (Frank) Nomura; and by four grandchildren. Private services were held.
Helen Saeko Maruyama
Age 90, of Honolulu, passed away on September 6, 2017. She was born in Hilo, Hawaii and was a retired University of Hawaii secretary. She is preceded in death by husband Wilfred; survived by sister Grace Sato; sons Steven and John (Paula); grandchildren Tarah (Alex), Taylor, Trevyn and Tristyn and great- grandchildren, Hunter and Mia. Private services held.
George Joji Fujimoto
72, of Redondo Beach, California, an Army veteran, passed away on September 15, 2017 in California. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by his wife, Trisha M.; son, Kevin M. (Shizuka Erin); sister, Eleanor Kitagawa; and by grandson, Evan Joji "EJ" Fujimoto. Visitation is at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. The service begins at 6:00 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
