Lillian Tsurumi Hashimoto, 68, of Hilo died Nov. 5 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Laupahoehoe, she was an employee at Big Island Candies. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 30) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by companion, Darrell Ota of Hilo; sisters, Judy (Herman) Hamasaki and Jean (Davis Brandt Sr.) Hashimoto of Hilo; two nephews, two grandnephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Marjorie Soto, 74, of Pahoa died Nov. 16 at a private care home. Born in Hakalau, she was a retired factory worker for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 30) at Glad Tidings Church, 116 Kapiolani St. in Hilo. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Stephen Soto of Pahoa; sons, Shane Soto of Miami and Primus Soto of Beaverton, Ore.; daughter-in-law, Janice Soto of Hilo; sisters, Beatrice Santiago of Las Vegas and Estralita (Irwin) Molcilio of Keaau; brother, Manuel J. Feliciano of Keaau; brothers-in-law, John (Alvina) De Soto of Keaau, Lawrence (Winnie) De Soto of Waimanalo, Oahu, Paul (Lillian) De Soto and Joe Rivera of Honolulu, Donald (Shirley) C. Soto of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Robert (Marilyn) C. Soto of California, Ralph (Rose) C. Soto of Honolulu; sisters-in-law, Mary Jane “MJ” De Soto of Honolulu and Diane Soto of South Carolina; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.