96, of Honolulu, passed away on March 19, 2020 at Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters, Kathleen (Lance) Tokushima, Patrice (David Frenz) Moriyasu and Lauren (Blake) Anzai; grandchildren, Tyler (Melissa) Tokushima, Zachary (Jenny) Tokushima, Spencer (Kjirsten) Tokushima and Marissa Anzai; and eight great-grandchildren. Private services.
Teri Teruko Mukai
82, of Honolulu, passed away on March 14, 2020. She was born in Nagoya, Japan. A homemaker, she is survived by her husband, Stanley; brother, Kaoru Shibata and sister, Miyoko Kawamoto. Private service held.
Elmer Burman Clark
76, of Honolulu, passed away on March 3, 2020. Born in Wailuku, Maui, he was a retired general contractor. He is survived by his wife, Charleen; son, Damon, and sister, Arleen (Charles) McCauley. Private services held.
Jean Misaki Yoshida Matsuo
Jean Misaki (Yoshida) Matsuo, 91, passed away July 3, 2020 in Kaneohe, HI. She was born November 8, 1928 in Keauhou- Kona, one of six children to Setsu Kyogoku and Hachiji Yoshida. Jean grew up in the coffee fields of Kona with dreams of becoming a writer. She graduated from Konawaena High School in the top 2% of her senior class. She married Paul Yoshikazu Matsuo and raised 3 children (Pauline, Bobby and Jo Ann) on Oahu. She also went to work as a substitute teacher at Kalaheo High School and King Intermediate and as a clerk for the State Unemployment Office. Upon retiring at age 60, she enjoyed gardening, fishing and going to Las Vegas. After her husband died, she wrote her first book, "Dear Okaasan," followed by "Arigato Otoosan." The books describe a bygone era growing up poor but very happy in the Kona coffee fields, honoring both her mother and father who selflessly gave of themselves to make her childhood a most memorable one. The books garnered local recognition with a write-up by Lee Cataluna, followed by an interview on local tv news, book signings at Mamo Howell Store, Kona Coffee Festival and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, and more articles in local newspapers. Jean is survived by her children and brother Raymond Yoshida of Kona. She is predeceased by her sister KayTanaka and brothers Masami, Teruo and Susumu Yoshida. Due to COVID-19, services pending, to be announced at a later date.
Joyce Misao Kondo
81, of Kailua, a retired medical technologist for Clinical Labs of Hawaii, passed away on June 20, 2020, at Castle Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by her husband, Herbert; sons, Burt (Wendy) and Reid (Wendy); daughter, Gayle (Eric) Hatakeyama; brother, Donald (Lynn) Mizokawa; and seven grandchildren. Private services were held. Please no monetary gifts.
Lorraine Sumie Ohama
3, of Honolulu, passed away on May 22, 2020. She was born in Honolulu. Preceded in death by brothers, Curtis (Betty) and Harold (Betty) Ohama, she is survived by her sisters, Florence Ching, Nancy (Yokichi) Suzuki and Mae (Larry) Chang. Service: 10:00 am, Friday, July 31, 2020, at Kalihi Union Church. Donations will be made to Kalihi Union Summer Fun Scholarship. Aloha attire. Face masks required.
Marjorie K. Doi
86, of Kailua, passed away on July 3, 2020. Born in Honolulu, she was a teacher for the State of Hawaii, Department of Education at Hokulani Elementary. Preceded in death by husband, Mansfield and son, Michael, she is survived by her daughter, Marcia (Andre) Brown; brother, Richard (Royce) Kadooka and sister, Betty Kadooka. Private service held.
Ralph Shigeru Ikeda
Ralph Shigeru Ikeda lived most of his life on Maui before moving to Honolulu five years ago. He died after a brief illness on July 6, 2020 at the age of 91. The middle son of 5 children, he was born in Paia, Maui, Hawaii to Satoki and Waru Ikeda. In 1950, at age 21, he married Loretta Takeyama of Honolulu, Hawaii. They had two children. Ralph loved to sing romantic duets with his wife when young. In their retirement, Mauians would see them holding hands as they walked the malls for exercise and would tell them how "cute" they looked. Before they retired, he and Loretta had worked tirelessly together to expand Ikeda's in Paia to include branches in Wailuku and Lahaina as well as two Second Look stores in the Maui Mall and Kaahumanu Center. He and Loretta created Napili Sportswear's line of Hawaiian wear which was sold throughout Hawaii.
Ralph loved to watch sporting events of all kinds, but especially football, baseball, and basketball. If he hadn't returned to Maui after college to help his parents in the family business, he would have wanted to be a sportscast announcer. Ralph enjoyed big parties at their home, friendly weekend poker games with their "poker gang," and playing the slots and poker in Vegas. Family and friends remember him for his love of telling silly jokes and his amazing ability to devour plates of sushi.
Ralph is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Douglas Katagiri of Beaverton, Oregon; his son, Gehrig Ikeda of Honolulu, Hawaii; grandchildren Adrianne (and husband, Steve) Kwak of Washington, and Zach (and wife, Amanda) Katagiri of New York; great-grandchildren Ellie Kwak (age 15), Cara Kwak (age 13), Alden Katagiri (age 3) and Tate Katagiri (2 months); sister, Kathleen (and husband Kenji) Sumida of Hawaii, and sisters-in-law Betty Kay Ikeda of Texas; Kazuko Ikeda of Hawaii, Sheilah Kodama of California and Joan (and husband, Reynold) Shoho of Nevada, and many other beloved relatives, friends, and caregivers. Three of Ralph's brothers pre-deceased him: Kenneth (and wife Amy), Richard, and Robert. Ralph loved and lived for his family. Soon after his wife's mother's untimely death when Loretta was 21, they brought her father to live with them on Maui; Kiyoshi lived with them until his death in 1988. Ralph enjoyed being with family and friends to celebrate births, marriages, reunions, graduations, and good times.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no memorial service. The family is not accepting koden (monetary gift). Instead, you may make a donation in memory of Ralph Ikeda to promote medical advances to the health issue of your choice if you so desire.
Ronald Hung Ki Kim
82, of Honolulu, a retired mechanic for Mike Salta Pontiac, passed away on June 23, 2020 at the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Seoul, Korea. He is survived by his wife, Alice Hyon Ki; sons, Howard, John and Dennis (Satsuki); sisters, Young Hee Mattson and Young Soon Jhun; four half-brothers and half-sisters; and granddaughter, Mia. Private services were held.
Ethelyn Kaneshiro Ka’aihue
"Auntie Ethel" was 100 years old when she passed away on April 27, 2020. She was born in Hilo, the second of seven children. Soon after her birth, the family moved to Auld Lane. At Palama Settlement, she became an avid swimmer, diver, and hula dancer. While in her late teens, she met the love of her life, Moke Ka'aihue, a musician. After four years, they married. She opened a gift shop, Hauoli Manawa Gifts, in Kapahulu. She specialized in Hawaiian woods and fine jewelry, including one-of-a-kind pieces she designed. Later, Auntie moved the shop to a cottage at the old Halekulani Hotel. Auntie was known for the elaborate way she wrapped presents, at no charge, for her customers. She studied ikebana and traveled to Japan to further her skills. She also enjoyed making lei, corsages, and floral arrangements for friends and family. She and Uncle Moke were active members of the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu for more than 50 years. Auntie was also a member of Travel Women, Hawai'i. Her beloved Moke preceded her in death by 24 years. She is also predeceased by sisters Evelyn Chock, Barbara Akamine Takata, Vera Kop Kaneshiro, and brothers Alvin Kaneshiro and Elmo Kaneshiro. She is survived by sister Hilda Thomas (Bob), and many nieces and nephews. Her parting message was, "Mahalo a nui loa and aloha to my 'ohana and dear friends. I love you!" A scattering of ashes will be held at a later date.