Douglas “Toki” Nakata Sr., 72, of Haina, Honokaa, died April 6 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Haina, he was a retired boiler controller for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. Visitation 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesday (April 27) at Honokaa Hongwanji Mission.
Douglas “Toki” Nakata Sr., 72, of Haina, Honokaa, died April 6 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Haina, he was a retired boiler controller for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. Visitation 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesday (April 27) at Honokaa Hongwanji Mission. Memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by companion, Michelle Rodrigues of Haina; brother, Sidney “Sumo” Nakata of Paauhau; son, Douglas “Toki Boy” Nakata Jr. of Paauhau; stepson, Ryler “Sam” Hall of Waimea; stepdaughter, Ashley Hall of Honokaa; one granddaughter and two stepgrandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
The late Alice Mitsue Sueno was survived by, among others, sister Betsy Honmyo of Wahiawa, Oahu. Her name was submitted incorrectly for an obituary published Saturday.
