Obituary for November 17

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Tsuyuko Kami, 96, of Hilo died Nov. 8 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Kurtistown, she was retired from the former Robert’s Bakery and a member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Buddhist Women’s Association and Nohea Kumiai. Services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Hideo Kami of Hilo; son, Norris (Alicia) Kami of Kohala; daughter, Karen (Scott) Read of Portland, Ore.; brother-in-law, Ralph (Chiyoko) Kami of Hilo; one granddaughter; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Tsuyuko Kami, 96, of Hilo died Nov. 8 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Kurtistown, she was retired from the former Robert’s Bakery and a member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Buddhist Women’s Association and Nohea Kumiai. Services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Hideo Kami of Hilo; son, Norris (Alicia) Kami of Kohala; daughter, Karen (Scott) Read of Portland, Ore.; brother-in-law, Ralph (Chiyoko) Kami of Hilo; one granddaughter; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.