Obituaries for February 23

Torao Matsumoto, 95, of Hilo died Feb. 2 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired commercial fisherman and World War II U.S. Army veteran who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Co. F and 232nd Engineer Combat Co. Services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Matsue Matsumoto of Hilo; daughters, Edna Yee of Waimea, Donna Matsumoto of Hilo and Jessica (Dennis) Hashimoto of Honolulu; brother, Sueo Matsumoto of Puna; sister, Kazue Matsumoto of Hilo; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Frank A. Mattos, 81, of Hilo died Feb. 7 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired state Department of Transportation truck driver. Visitation 9-9:45 a.m. Monday (Feb. 29) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Joanne (Toan) Mai of Hilo and Darlene (Scott) Martin of Modesto, Calif.; son, Corey (Tammy) Mattos of Hilo; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers- and sisters-in-law. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Midori Yamashita, 93, of Hilo died Feb. 18 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama facility. Born in Papaikou, she was a homemaker and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Buddhist Women’s Association (Fujinkai). Visitation 2-3 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 28) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 3 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Baron (Loretta) Yamashita of Pearl City, Oahu, and Randy (Lesli) Yamashita of Denton, Texas; daughters, Jocelyn Case of Hilo and Ruby (Wesley) Oshiro of Ewa Beach, Oahu; sister, Toshiko Fujisaki of Honolulu; brother-in-law, Satoru Yamashita of Aiea, Oahu; sisters-in-law, Satomi Hiura of Papaikou and Tomoe Tokeshi of Hilo; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. in Hilo, Hawaii.