James “Jimmy” Jitsuo Kuwana, 79, of Hilo died Oct. 23. Born in Hilo, he was a truck driver for James M. Kuwana Inc. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Sheldon (Carolyn) Kuwana, Wayne (Cynthia Carvalho) Kuwana and Eric (Cindy) Kuwana; daughter, Sheila (Dean) Matsunami; sisters, Eleanor Odo and Lorraine (Roy) Nakamura; four grandsons; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
George Joji Yamanaka, 76, of Hilo died Oct. 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired senior systems analyst for Royal State Financial Corp. Services held. Survived by wife, Flora Yamanaka of Hilo; sons, Todd (Miyoko) Yamanaka of Honolulu and Tedd Yamanaka of Pearl City, Oahu; sisters, Florence Shibata and Frances Kanno of Hilo; five grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.