63, of Honolulu, passed away on October 15, 2017. Born in Honolulu, she was a secretary for Hawaii Medical Services Association (HMSA) Statistics Department. She is survived by her husband, Calvin; daughter, Rachel; mother, Jean Nagaoka and sister, Jodie Masuda. Visitation from 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4:00 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Yoshito Miyashiro
86, peacefully passed away on November 14, 2017 on Oahu surrounded by his family. He was born on November 10, 1931 in Hilo, Hawaii. He was a retired Executive V.P. for Servco Pacific for 30+ years. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Emiko; daughters, Jane Sinykin, Audrey Chapleski, and Karen Schmucker; 4 grand- children, Elijah, Britney, Jack and Kai. Visitation is at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services will be held at 6 pm. Aloha attire.
Toshiko Noguchi
91, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on October 14, 2017. She was born in Japan. Visitation: 12:00 p.m.; Services: 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2017.
Evelyn Sayo Tanaka
87, of Honolulu, a retired accounting technician for the U.S. Postal Service, passed away on November 8, 2017 at Hale Malamalama. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by her husband, Paul; daughter, Karen (Keith) Matsushima; brother, Raymond (Thelma) Arakawa; sister, Annette Takahashi; and by one grandson, one step- granddaughter and seven great grandchildren. Visitation is at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services begin at 10:00 a.m. Casual attire.
JEAN HANAYO HAMADA
Passed away on October 10, 2017 at the age of 79. She was born on March 27, 1938 in Makawao, Maui and graduated from Farrington High School. She retired from the State of Hawaii Department of Education as a Health Aide. Survived by her husband, Warren Tadao Hamada; sons, Dean (Gloria) and Blayde (Lisa) Hamada; grandchildren, Nicole, Kara, Kai, Joli & Lexi Hamada; brothers, Karl (Kumja), Clarence (Judi), Albert (Lorna), Wayne, and Melvin (Healani); sister, Karen Wright. Preceded in death by brothers, Steven, Ted & Bob. Visitation from 3:00pm on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service at 4:00pm.
Lila Hong Higa
85, of Honolulu, passed away on October 20, 2017. Born in Kona, HI, raised on Oahu. After graduating St. Francis school of nursing she moved to Chicago to work, and while at the University of Chicago, she met the love of her life, Dr. Leslie Higa. After marrying and starting their family they relocated to Iowa City, IA, where they lived for over 35 years. She was a retired RN for the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, and remained a loyal Hawkeye fan her entire life. Preceded in death by husband, Leslie and siblings; Robert, Charley, Gloria, Alice, Albert, John and Richard. She is survived by sons Mark and Elliott, daughter Elizabeth, hanai son Dennis, grandchildren, Kelsie Kei and Christopher, brother Clifford and sisters Eva Yoon and Pat Saunders. The family asks that you spend time with your loved ones, 4-legged ones included. Laugh lots and take time to enjoy Costco hot dogs, filet o fish and iced soy lattes. Make a toast to enduring friendships lifelong and beyond...that is what our mom would wish. Visitation from 9:00am on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10:00am No flowers. Casual attire.
Jean Hanayo Hamada
79, of Kaneohe, died in Kaneohe on October 10, 2017. She was born in Makawao, Maui. Visitation: 3 PM; Services: 4 PM on Saturday, November 18, 2017
George Matsuda
83, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died at his home in Honolulu on November 5, 2017. He was born in Haina, Hawaii. Visitation: 2:00 p.m.; Service: 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017
Yuriko Yoshiyama
February 27, 1932 - October 13, 2017 Yuriko Yoshiyama, 85, of Honolulu, passed away on October 13, 2017. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunty and friend. Yuriko grew up in Waipahu, and as a teenager worked beside her mother in the plantation fields. After graduating from Waipahu High School in 1950, she worked at Arakawa General Store, then later as a teller at Bank of Hawaii. She married her husband Albert on August 11, 1962, and took on her most challenging job - raising her three children, Colin, Jon, and Kathleen. Yuriko was a member of Manoa Valley Church and enjoyed water exercise, shopping, and talking story over 4+ hour lunches with family and friends. She always had a smile, hug and words of encouragement for everyone she knew, and always had food on hand to whoever visited the house. She had the gift of conversation and made everyone she met feel comfortable and at ease. She will be remembered for her positive, cheery attitude, caring heart, and strong faith in God. Yuriko's greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren, Luke, Jadynn, Ally, Brooke, Hope, Leina and Casey. She will forever be their guardian angel. Yuriko is predeceased by her parents Kama and Haruko Tsuhako, brother Shige (Betty) Tsuhako, sister Mie (David) Takenaka, and brother Ronald Tsuhako. Yuriko is survived by her husband of 55 years, Albert; children Colin (Chris), Jon (Carol) and Kathleen (Kerstan) Wong; brother Keiji (Amy) Tsuhako, sister Sharlene "Teru" (Michio) Shishido, brother Dennis Tsuhako, sister Helen Tsuhako, brother Ernie (Jeanne Fujioka) Tsuhako and sister-in-law Vicki Tsuhako; 7 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Manoa Valley Church, with services to follow at 10:00am. Family requests casual attire. No flowers please.
Eugene “Gene” Shiro Machida
88, a retired pharmacist who worked at Pali Longs Drugs and a US Marine veteran of the Korean War, peacefully passed away at his residence in Honolulu on October 23, 2017. He was born in Honolulu, graduated from McKinley HS, and attended Idaho State University on a full boxing scholarship. He is survived by his wife, Euphe; children: Steven (Sue) Machida, Jennifer (Richard) McKernan, Debbie (Karsten) Fisher, and Stuart (Cynthia Eto) Machida, and eight grandchildren. He was passionate about fishing until golfing took over, then enjoyed going to Las Vegas with his 4 children in his later years. Memorial Service at Makiki Christian Church, Sunday, November 19, 2017. Visitation at 4 pm, service at 5 pm. Reception to follow. Casual attire, no flowers please.
