96, of Honolulu, passed away peacefully at her home on February 13, 2020. She was born on April 19, 1923 in Honolulu. She was the owner of Oahu Metal and Supply Company and a member of Tenrikyo Honolulu Church. She is survived by sons Hansel (Ellen), Tim (Cynthia) and daughter Lorraine Tanuvasa, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Ricke Kaname Fujino, son, Nathan Fujino and son-in-law, Onosai Tanuvasa. Private services were held.
Neil M. Honda
70, passed away on February 24, 2020 at Queen's Medical Center. He was born August 20, 1949 and was a lifelong resident of Kaneohe. He is survived by wife Linda, son Rob, son-in-law and grandson Derrek and Braden Higa, sisters Dale (Raymond) Chang, and Jean (Glenn) Ogawa, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Stanley and Mary, daughter Shanti Higa, and brothers Ray and Lloyd. He retired from the National Weather Service after total 48 years with the Federal Government. An avid ball player over the years, he was a member of numerous community leagues including Honolulu Meija Makule and Windward AJA Makule till the end. Services will be announced at a later date.
James Masaru Miura
66, of Honolulu, a retired attorney for the State of Hawaii, passed away on February 15, 2020 at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by his sister, Harriet Miura, and by niece, Reyna Leong. Private services were held.
Estelle Tsuchiya Miller
98, passed away on March 5, 2020. Born in Hilo, raised in Volcano, Hawaii. Home schooled and attended the one room Keakealani School. Graduated with the Hilo High class of '39. Loved hiking the volcano trails, bicycling and climbing the trees in front of their home (now known as the restored "Tutu's Place"). Moved to Honolulu in 1943. Wise and loving housewife, mother chauffeur, grandmother and great-grandmother. Together with her husband they provided their family with security, love, care, encouragement and a solid base for life. She was the Miller's Typewriter shop assistant, later a health food store worker and most recently Hanafuda champ at senior care. Loved by many for her cheerful personality. Preceded by husband the late Robert M. Miller, daughter Sylvia Nalani Miller-Gascon, sisters Helen Hagemeyer and Kathryn Thebeau. Survived by daughters Katie (Ed) Schell, Beryl (Gary) Hayashi and Roberta (Clinton) Wong, sister Victoria Kobayashi, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private family services.
Ruby Midori Machida
83, of Honolulu, passed away on February 13, 2020. Born in Kealakekua, Hawaii, she was a retired Straub Medical Center registered nurse. Preceded in death by husband, Glen, she is survived by her sons, Kevin (Susan) and Cory (Yuko) Machida; daughter, Michelle (Steven) Machida; grandchildren, Lauren, Kara, Kyle & Suzu; sisters, Betty Matsuo, Elsie Nakaji, Shirley (Frank) Itai, and Doris (Dave) Gleason. Private services.
Richard Minoru Morishige
89, of Pearl City, a Korean War Army veteran and retired electronic technician for Verizon Hawaii, passed away on March 3, 2020 at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by his wife, Tokiko; and sisters, Doris Izumoto and Sister Frances Cabrini Morishige. Private Services.
Akiyoshi Kuriyama
103, of Waianae, a World War II Army veteran with the 100th Battalion and retired electronics technician for the Federal Aviation Administration, passed away on January 20, 2020 at Pohai Nani. He was born in Waianae. He is survived by son, Kent (Mae); grandsons, Brian (Mika), Calvin and Jaron; and two great- grandchildren. Private Services were held.
Janice Michiko Kaji
74, of Honolulu, passed away February 26, 2020. Born in Ewa, she retired U.S. Government Program Analyst for NAVFAC Pacific. Preceded in death by husband, Lester, she is survived by her son Kevin (Kaori) Kaji; daughter, Liane (Chad) Oshiro; grandchildren, Megan & Devryn Oshiro, Ailie & Elisa Kaji; brother, Dwight (Sharon) Higashi and sister, Margaret Higashi. Private service held.
Ayako Nekoba
95, of Waipahu, passed away on February 22, 2020. She was born in Honomu, HI. A homemaker, she is survived by her daughter, Kim (Rodney) Uyehara; sisters, Takeno Honda, Chieko Machida, and Miyako Yano. She was preceded in death by her husband, Makoto. Private service held.
Winifred Tsuruko Yamashiro
96, of Honolulu, passed away on February 18, 2020. Born in Hawaii, she was a homemaker and is survived by her sons, Calvin (Jennifer) and Glenn (Tracelyn) Yamashiro; daughter, Susan (Sam) Schank; three grand- children and two great-grand- children. Private services held.