Ichiro Yamaguchi, 89, of Waimea, died Wednesday at his home. Born in Makahalau, he was retired from Parker Ranch, an Army veteran, and member of Kamuela Hongwanji Mission, Japanese American Civic Club and Waimea Senior Citizens. Friends may call from
Ichiro Yamaguchi, 89, of Waimea, died Wednesday at his home. Born in Makahalau, he was retired from Parker Ranch, an Army veteran, and member of Kamuela Hongwanji Mission, Japanese American Civic Club and Waimea Senior Citizens. Friends may call from 2-3 p.m. Sunday at Kamuela Hongwanji Mission; memorial service at 3 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Alice K. Yamaguchi of Waimea; son, Craig K. (Carol) Yamaguchi of Henderson, Nev.; daughter, Dee Yamaguchi of Waimea; brother, Saburo Yamaguchi of Honolulu; sisters, Satoe “Panzy” (Koichi) Miyamoto of Pepeekeo, Alma (Santa) Murabayashi of Gardena, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Asako Yamaguchi of Waimea and Kazuko Yamaguchi of Gardena, Calif.; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Maile Y. “Gram” Pang, 73, of Hawi died June 13 at her home. Born in Kohala, she was a retired Head PBX operator with Mauna Kea Beach and Hapuna Beach Prince hotels. Friends may call from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Saturday at Hawi Assembly of God Church; funeral service at 10 a.m. followed by cremation. Casual attire requested; flowers OK. Survived by husband, George Y.C. Pang of Kohala; sons, Leonard (Raynae) Pang, Jordan (Miko) Pang, Steven Pang and George Y.K. (Jean) Pang, each of Kohala; sister, Napua (Payton) Akamu of Kohala; brothers, Sonny Yangson and Albert (Debbie) Yangson, both of Kohala; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kensuke “Ken” Miyahara, 96, of Waiohinu died June 17 at Kau Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired vegetable farmer and member of the Naalehu Hongwanji Mission and Naalehu Hongwanji Kumiai. Private services held. No flowers and no koden. Survived by wife, Hanako Miyahara of Waiohinu; sons, Paul (Renee) Miyahara of Kurtistown and Jon Miyahara of Honolulu; daughters, Dawn (James) Pitton of Honolulu, Jill (Paul) Marquez of Honolulu, April (Matt) Luera of Volcano, Joy (Rory) Murata of Mountain View; four grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Brittany Jade Fuerte Castaneda, 22, of Naalehu, died June 7 at her home. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and member of the Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Friends may call Friday at Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation from 8 a.m.-10 a.m.; Memorial mass (urn) at 10 a.m. Casual attire; urn burial at the Naalehu County Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Ziarie Jade Kuuipolani Fuerte Saplan of Naalehu; sisters, Deslynn Andrade Castaneda of Fiji and Chazlyn Fuerte Castaneda of Naalehu; stepsister, Zyrae Garcia of Pahala; stepbrother, Jaisen Garcia of Pahala; mother, Aurea (Jon Garcia) Fuerte Castaneda of Naalehu; maternal grandmother, Cleotilde Castaneda of Naalehu; paternal grandmother, Clara Ann (Darren Natividad) Fuerte of Naalehu; paternal grandfather, Prodincio (Gwen) Fuerte of Pahala; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Teotimo Surigao, Jr., 82, of Honokaa, died May 2 at his home. Born in Hilo, he served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and also lived in southern California for 55 years. He returned to Hawaii in 2011. Private funeral services to be scheduled. Survived by sisters, Nora (Samuel) David of Honokaa and Helen Wilcutt of Killeen, Texas; brothers, Walter Surigao of North Carolina and Clarence (Ruby) Surigao of Honolulu; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Matsuko Honda, 92, of Hilo died June 18 at Life Care Center. Born in Kapoho, she was a retired meat packer for Frank Foods. Private services held. Survived by sons, Albert (Aileen) Honda of Hilo and Russel (Kathleen) Honda of Kaneohe; daughters, Janice (Patrick) Morioka of Hawaii Kai and Majorie (Mitchell) Kawaimura of Mililani; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
Memorial service for Mary Ann Smythe will be held 9 a.m. Sunday at New Beginnings Assembly of God. Celebration of life to be held at 11 a.m. July 7 at Spencer Beach Park. An obit published Wednesday omitted this information.
Leonora “Nori” Milare’s living relatives includes stepson Ronnie Milare. His name was omitted from an obit published Sunday.
