Irene Yoshiko Arakaki, 74, of Pepeekeo died Jan. 30 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Kamaee Mauka, Hakalau, she was a retired licensed practical nurse at Hilo Medical Center and member of Hakalau Jodo Mission, Honomu
Irene Yoshiko Arakaki, 74, of Pepeekeo died Jan. 30 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Kamaee Mauka, Hakalau, she was a retired licensed practical nurse at Hilo Medical Center and member of Hakalau Jodo Mission, Honomu Henjoji Mission, the Red Hat Society, Hui Okinawa, UPW Retirees, Hilo Hospital Retirees, RSVP and Pepeekeo Senior Citizens Club. Visitation 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday (March 4) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by brothers, Ted (Muriel) Arakaki of Honolulu and Robert “Bobby” Arakaki of Pepeekeo; sisters, Hanako Shishido of Kaneohe, Oahu, Kikue Matsuoka of California and Kikuko Oshiro and Fumie Poka of Honolulu; an aunt; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jacinto Conol Jr., 65, of Mountain View died Feb. 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired truck driver instructor at Chevron USA and caregiver for his spouse. Friends may call 5-6 p.m. Sunday (March 5) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Carolyn Conol of Mountain View; sons, Jacin Conol of Mountain View and Jino Conol of Auburn, Calif.; brothers, Paul (Melva) Conol and Ronnie (Miriam) Conol of Mountain View, Carl (Millie) Conol and Roy Conol of Hilo and Jeff Conol of Hawaiian Paradise Park; sisters, Carol Conol, Patricia Yung and Felicia “Naing” (Dan) Waters of Arizona; two grandsons; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shizue “Dorothy” Hamamoto, 101, of Hilo died Jan. 9 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Ookala, she was the former proprietor of Fashion House dress shop in Hilo, and member of Lehua Women’s Golf Club and Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Private family services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sister, Toyoko Tanaka of Hilo; hanai son, Earl (Donna) Tamiya of Hilo; two hanai grandchildren; five hanai great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Edward S. Miyashiro, 58, of Hilo died Jan. 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was employed by the former Puna Sugar Co. and Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by brothers, Alvin (Charlene) Miyashiro and Jay Jyun Miyashiro; sister, Amy (Norman) Kunimura; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Frank “Pumpkin” Ogawa Sr., 71, of Hilo died Jan. 29 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired loader operator for Yamada &Sons. Friends may call 10–11 a.m. Saturday (March 4) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; celebration of life 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Aileen Ogawa of Hilo; sons, Frank “Bozo” (Roslyn) Ogawa Jr., Kelden Frank Ogawa and Shane “Futa” Ogawa of Hilo; stepdaughter, Jeanie (Kevin) Arakaki of Wailuku; sister, Rowena (Eddie) Noriega of Palm Springs, Calif.; brother, Dennis “Kuchi” Ibanez of Hilo; 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Yuen Chong “Uncle Chang” “Abraham” Young, 91, of Hilo died Jan. 27 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kalapana, he was a retired school bus driver. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday (March 3) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo. Eulogy read at 6 p.m. All-night vigil to follow at Star of the Sea Painted Church in Kalapana. Visitation continues 8-10 a.m. Saturday (March 4) at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
