96, of Kauai, Hilo, and Honolulu, passed away on July 9, 2020. Born in Lawai, he retired from the United States Postal Service. He was an Army Veteran who served with the 442nd Infantry Regiment and 100th Infantry Battalion, and was a recipient of the Bronze Service Star and Purple Heart. He was a loving husband, kind father and grand- father. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Doris; son Chris (Karrie); daughters, Rae (Dennis) Carvalho, Jan (David) Stilwell; brother Takuo (Jayne); sister, Emi Kitashiro; grandchildren, Marissa, Dane, Janae, Kayla, and Casen.

Due to COVID-19, private services were held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.