Michael James Garland, 56, of Keaau died Feb. 28 at home. He was a world-renowned poet, president of the World Union of Poets and WUP Gold Medal of Honor award recipient, artist and musician. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by sisters, Sheri (Michael) Shaw of Texas and Susan (Porky) England (Porky) of California; brother, Roland (Jennifer) Dale of Louisiana; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Michael James Garland, 56, of Keaau died Feb. 28 at home. He was a world-renowned poet, president of the World Union of Poets and WUP Gold Medal of Honor award recipient, artist and musician. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by sisters, Sheri (Michael) Shaw of Texas and Susan (Porky) England (Porky) of California; brother, Roland (Jennifer) Dale of Louisiana; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jack K. Odani Sr., 75, of Hilo died Feb. 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired park caretaker and a retired U.S. Army reserve sergeant 1st class. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Sunday (March 12) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Urn committal with military honors noon Tuesday (March 14) at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by son, Jack K. (Sharmaene) Odani Jr. of Puyallup, Wash.; brother, William L. Abraham of Kawaihae; sister, Ruth K. Papalimu of Hilo; sister-in-law, Winnifred (Raymond Sr.) Agpoon of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Harry (Lavenia) Respicio, Leeroy (Joan) Respicio and Donald Respicio of Hilo; a grandson; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mitsuko Ozaki, 100, of Hakalau died Feb. 24 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a housewife and member of Honomu Hongwanji Mission. Services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Mitsuru (Kara) Ozaki of Hilo; daughters, Lilly (Kazuo) Nomura and Nobuko Nishimura of Aiea, Oahu, and Sue (Vernon) Tapaoan of Los Angeles; grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.