71, of Honolulu, passed away on August 7, 2020. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired floor layer for Carpet, Linoleum and Soft Tile Layers Union Local 1926. Preceded in death by parents, Masao and Ellen, he is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Jody; son, Michael (Jennifer); grandchildren, India, Sage and Rylee; sisters, Margie Cabugon and Pamela Tsuru. Private service.
Deborah Lee Dobbins
Died peacefully in her Kailua home surrounded by her loved ones on August 8, 2020. She was 70 years old. Born in Wiesbaden, Germany in 1949, she came to Hawaii in her early teens and graduated from Kailua High School. As a young woman, she danced with the Don Ho show in Las Vegas before embarking on a 50-year career as a flight attendant with Hawaiian Airlines. Known as a loving mother and grandmother, with a beautiful smile, a kind heart and a sweet disposition, she will be missed dearly by friends and family. She is survived by her husband Tim Dobbins, brother Grady Timmons, sisters Janice and Dianne Timmons, daughters Kamaile Puaoi and Keana O'Connor, and grand- children Lylah O'Connor, Kahi'au O'Connor and Keahi'ku Trickel. Burial services will be held at a later date.
Stanley Seiji Akamine
75, of Honolulu passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020 after a two year battle to cancer. He is predeceased by his parents Harry S. and Shizue Akamine. He graduated from Kalani High School (1962) and furthered his education at Church College of Hawaii (1968). Stanley started work at Matson Navigation Company on June 23, 1969, as a wharehouseman and after 36 years of service, retired on July 31, 2005. He had a passion for sports: baseball, softball, football, basketball, golf and above all loved ballroom dancing. Stan coached both fast pitch and slow pitch softball and in 1984 was named coach of the year. His local 142 Oahu Division took first place couple of times. He was an avid traveler, been to many super bowl games, and visited numerous countries some more than once. He had a family friend in Peru that he kept in close contact with till his last day. He also expressed interest in revisiting Japan and Africa. He also belonged to the '55 Chevy Club and won trophies for Cruise Night events. He volunteered his time to chauffeur for high school proms with his black '55 Chevy. Stanley is survived by son Garrett and daughter Rayna Araki (Bert) of San Jose, CA. Sisters Mae (Reiko) Hashiro (Ken) of Torrance, CA., Amy Toba, brothers Wayne (Pat) and Elroy (Shelley). Many nieces and nephews, and one grand nephew and one grand niece. Private service will be held at a later date.
God looked around His garden and found an empty place
He then looked down upon the Earth and saw your tired face
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest
With the help of his angels they flew you to your heavenly place
He saw the road was getting rough and the hills too hard to climb
He closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be Thine
It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you the day God called you home.
by Melissa Shreve
Joyce Toshiko Nakanishi
80, of Honolulu, a retired pediatric nurse and Shiatsu practitioner passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on August 14, 2020. She was born in Paia, Maui and grew up in Kaupakalua and Haiku. She attended the Hamakuapoko campus of Maui High School, Mid Pacific Institute and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Her life's enjoyments were time spent with family, Las Vegas and yearly visits to Maui. She was the eldest daughter of Herbert and Elsie Omuro. She is survived by her husband Donald, daughter Jaye Nutt, son Donn (Christina), sister Cynthia (Ray) Ikeda and four grandchildren Jayson, Camila, Iann and Ryan. Private services. No monetary offerings, please.
Alice Hatsue Ishihara
90, of Honolulu, a retired dietician for the State of Hawaii, passed away on August 1, 2020 in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by her husband, Howard; son Mark (Lynn); and four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Services to be held at a later date.
Clara Hisako Tamura
99, of Honolulu, passed away on August 14, 2020 at Kalakaua Gardens. Born in Hakalau, Hawaii she was a retired housekeeper for the Halekulani Hotel. Preceded in death by her husband, Yoshito Tamura, she is survived by her daughters Beryl (Jan) Hamabata, Rene (John) Williams; grand- children Clint, Jeryl, Taylor, two great-grandchildren, and sister Fusako Hirano. Private services will be held at a later date.
Helen K. Matsushima
101, born and died in Honolulu, Hawaii. Passed away on August 16, 2020. She loved working at Liberty House Ala Moana.
Chie Yokote Nobukuni
92, of Liliha, passed away on August 1, 2020. She was born in Kagoshima, Japan. Preceded in death by husband, Masao "Nobu" Nobukuni, she is survived by her daughters, Jean Koyanagi and Doris (Paul) Tanaka; four grandchildren and two great-grand- children. Private services held.
Tadao “Tad” Taketa
95, of Honolulu, Hawaii died on May 4, 2020. Served with the Military Intelligence Service in WWII, and retired from Sheraton Hotels in Hawaii. Survived by daughter, Rae (Wayne) Tadaki, and granddaughter, Mari. Private service held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl).
Harold Toshio Ichiyama
82, of Honolulu, passed away on April 27, 2020. Born in Paauhau, Hawaii, he was a retired University of Hawaii electrician. He is survived by his wife, Amy; sons, Anson and Harris (Jeankey) Ichiyama; grand-daughters, Kira Ann and Khloe; brothers, Robert (Clara) and Charles Ichiyama. Private service held.