103, of Honolulu passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 17, 2017. She is survived by daughter, Iris Kawasaki Luat (Robert); grandchildren, Monica and Noah; sister, Misuye Akahoshi; pets, Milo, Puni and Riley. Predeceased by husband, Jack Katsumi Kawasaki; sister, Patsy Aoyagi and brothers, Takeo, Mitsuo and Yoshihiro Watanabe. Visitation 4 p.m. (Wed.) 12/16 at Honpa Hongwanji followed by service at 5 p.m.
Katherine S. Kai
60, of Honolulu Hi, passed away on November 12, 2017. Kathy was an inspiration to all of those whose lives were touched by her. She will live on in our hearts with beautiful memories. She is and will be dearly missed. Her loving, giving, determined spirit, and laughter shared with her friends and family will be cherished. The family of Katherine Kai requests the honor of your presence as we celebrate the life of a loving daughter, sister, aunty and friend. She is survived by her mother, Jean T. Weaver; sisters, Allyson Kai and Tori (Weaver) Cole and husband, Daniel; brother, Scott Kai and nephew, Tristan Cole. Visitation from 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; services at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments to follow.
Lillian Yukie Nanbu
At the remarkable age of 100, Lillian Nanbu passed away on November 3, 2017 at her home. She was born on April 27, 1917 in Makaweli, Kauai, and later lived in Lihue and Honolulu. Lillian was a devoted wife and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kiyoshi Nanbu, a decorated veteran of the 442 Regimental Combat team. Lillian is survived by her children: Harvey (Caroline) Urakawa, Sharlene (Alfred) Castillo, and Rodney (Patsy) Nanbu; grandchildren: Kimi (Chris) Young, Jonathan Urakawa, Marc (Brandi) Castillo, Chrissie Castillo (Matt) McDonald, Brad Castillo, Sarah and Kayla Nanbu; and four great-grand- children. Graced with a kind and generous nature, Lillian will be remembered for her wonderful cooking ability and her willingness to share whatever she had, whether it was fruits from her trees or her freshly baked banana bread. She will be dearly missed. A celebration of her life will be held at Hosoi Mortuary on Sunday, December 10. Visitation at 10:00 am followed by a service at 11:00 am. Aloha attire. No flowers, please
Jean Ayako Saito Oka
89, of Honolulu passed away on October 17, 2017 in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Waimanalo, Oahu. She was a retired bookkeeper for Oka Service and Supply. She is predeceased by her husband, Alexander (AJ), and son, Michael. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Wallace) Tasaka, Patricia (Henry) Handman, Jennifer (Dennis Putney) Oka, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandsons. Private Services.
Irene Kimiko Iimura
85, formerly of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in California on August 7, 2017. She was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 5:00 p.m.; Services: 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.
Donald En Heung Ho
86, of Pearl City passed away on November 18, 2017. Born in Honolulu, he served in the US Coast Guard and was a construction project site superintendent. He is survived by sons Donald Kaipo (Anne), Carlton (Karen), Phillip and Michael (Tina); daughters Dana-Ellyn (Ken) Cazinha, Donna-Lynne (Fred) Funamoto, Dorothy-Ann (Philip) Burton and Nancy (Randal) Sugai; 18 grandkids, 8 great-grandkids. Visitation 8:30 am Saturday, Dec. 9, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Pearl City. Services 10:15 am followed by 11 am Mass. Burial 3 pm at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Charles Masayuki Kajihiro
82, of Aiea passed away on November 25, 2017 in Aiea surrounded by his family. He was born on January 16, 1935 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a retired program analyst supervisor for the Navy PWC Pearl Harbor for 42 years. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife Mary; sons, Dave (Grace), Derek, and Steve; grandchildren, Ken, Ryan, Erin, and Jacqueline; sister, Alice Morita. Visitation 12 p.m. on Thursday (Dec 7) at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. Inurnment service on Friday (Dec 8) at 9:30 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha Attire.
Frances Miharu Fukuda Ogasawara
88, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on October 30, 2017. She was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 5:00 p.m.; Services: 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Inurnment at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.
Masayo “Masae” Kawasaki
103, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died on November 17, 2017 in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 4:00 p.m.; Services: 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Deborah Keiko Sekine
64, of Honolulu, passed away on October 28, 2017. Born in Honolulu, she was a data processing systems analyst for the City and County of Honolulu. She is survived by her husband, Andrew; sister, Gail (Oren) Sugita; niece, Tysha Konishi; nephew, Gavin Sugita; and mother, Yaeko Isa. Private services were held at Makiki Christian Church. The family requests no gifts.