90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. She is survived by husband, Masaichi; daughter, Sharon; son, Russell (Lisa); grandchildren, Lance and Annie; sisters, Shizuko Mukaida, Grace Kohatsu, Lillian Wakuzawa; brother, Dr. Shoichi Kohatsu and nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Hosoi Garden Mortuary on Sunday, September 10; 3 p.m. visitation; 4:00 p.m. services. No flowers. Aloha attire.
Irene Mitsuko Oki
93-year-old Liliha nursing home resident passed away on August 18, 2017 with her son and other family members bedside. She was predeceased by her husband Fred Hiro Oki in September 2005. Honolulu-born on March 10, 1924 to Masataro and Asano (Kawasaki) Nakashima, she graduated in 1942 from Kahuku High School where she was the Yearbook Editor. She met Fred Oki, a veteran, in 1945, and they married in 1946. She worked for over 35 years full-time and an additional 15 years part-time as a bookkeeper. She was the eldest of 11 children, and is survived by her son Lloyd (Annette), grandson Bryan (fiance Caitlin), four brothers Brian (Sue), Charles (Thelma), Edwin (Janice), and Walter (Gloria) Nakashima, two sisters Ruby Matsumoto and June Ooka, and many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand- nephews. Her funeral service will be held at Hosoi Garden Mortuary on Saturday, 9th September, at 1:00pm. Her inurnment will occur on Monday, 11th September at 1:00pm at Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Aloha attire.
Roy Seiko Iha
93, of Honolulu, passed away on August 22, 2017, in Manoa. He was born in Honolulu and was a retired auto mechanic for Universal Motors Company. He was predeceased by his wife, Edith Shizue. He is survived by a son, Nathan (Sherlyn), daughters, Phyllis Friar (Gary) and Pamela Kuwamura (Glenn), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grand- children, and brothers, Shigeru and Henry. Private services held. No monetary offerings.
Toshiko Elsie Otani
Age 96, of Honolulu, passed away on August 12, 2017 at the Arcadia Retirement Residence. Born in Papaikou, Hawaii, she was a homemaker. Preceded in death by husband Jiroichi "Jay" Otani, she is survived by her daughter, Nalani (Farshid) Golesorkhi; granddaughter, Amireh Golesorkhi; sisters, Janice (Hisashi) Okamoto and Kay Koyama; numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation from 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6:00 p.m. Casual attire.
James Shigemi Ando
90, of Honolulu, passed away on August 18, 2017. Born in Papaikou, Hawaii, he was a retired Far East Regional Sales Manager for Eastern Airlines. He is survived by is wife, Yone; daughter, Velvet (Arthur) Yoshinami; brothers, Kenneth (Joyce) and George Ando; sisters, Florence Umstead, Jane (David) Namimoto and Aiko Tanaka. Private service held.
Lucille T. Takase
96, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2017, in Nuuanu Valley. She was born in Wahiawa and retired as a long time realtor and escrow agent. She was loved and cared for by her many nieces, nephews and their children. Private services held.
David Scott Sadao Ota
54, of Mililani passed away on August 22, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. He was an electrician for Paul's Electric. He is survived by his sisters, Terri Ota, Sandi (Kendall) Wong; brother, John Ota (Holly Biscocho); nieces Brandie Ota (Josh Camlin), Chanel Ota; nephews Jesse Victor, Cody and Zane Biscocho; and grandnephew Jayce Camlin. Visitation at 5pm on Friday, Sept 1 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary in Honolulu. Services will be held at 6pm.
Hanami Kohatsu
86, of Honolulu, a retired waitress for Violet's Grill, passed away on July 23, 2017 in Honolulu. She was born in Koloa, Kauai. She is survived by sons, Travis (Marie), Dean and Drake; daughter, JoAnn (Ralph) Agustin; brother, Tsutomu Taira; sisters, Yoshiko Higa and Ayako (Alfonso) Garcia; and by grandchildren, Troy and Taylor Kohatsu and Nicki Rae (Ian) Lee; and great-grandchildren, Illysha and Israel Lee. Visitation is at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. The service is at 10:00 a.m. Casual attire.
Sylvia Matsuko Ifuku
90, of Honolulu, a retired accountant for the Hawaii State Tax Office, passed away on August 14, 2017 at St. Francis Hospice Puiwa. She was born in Koloa, Kauai. She is survived by sons, Stanton (Maile), Neal and Earle (Merry); daughter, Lynn (Wayne) Yasutomi; and by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services were held.
Archie G. Fujinaga
71, of Pearl City passed away on August 4, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. He retired as a clerk from the U.S. Postal Service after 47 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Cory; daughter, Ashley; brothers Walter (Dorothea), Glenn; sister, Karen (Paul) Funakura. Visitation 10 am on Sunday (Sept. 3) at Hosoi Mortuary. Services will be held at 11 am. No flowers. Aloha attire.
