88, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on April 14, 2017, surrounded by her family. Born in Wailuku, Maui, she was a retired school librarian at Jarrett Middle School. She lived a full life and loved to cook, bake and crochet, and happily shared what she made with everyone, always with a smile. She will be remembered for her delicious cookies, desserts and handcrafted scrubbers, beanies, and all things crocheted. Her generosity extended to her volunteer work at the Japanese Cultural Center Gift Shop, and community and Lions club activities with her late husband. Preceded in death by husband Robert Fujita, she is survived by children Gary, Anne (Robert) Tome; grandchildren Darren (Stephanie), Brandon (Christina), Jordan; great-grandchild Leah; brother Robert (Lois) Takata. Miriam's celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Visitation at 3:00pm, services at 4:00 pm. Private inurnment at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements Provided By: HOSOI GARDEN MORTUARY
Violeta Mateo Guillermo, 83 years old, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 20, 2017. She was born in Pahala, Hawaii and raised in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by Leonardo Guillermo, Stephen (Trisha) Guillermo, Irene Guillermo-Patigayon (Lance), Norma (Umur) Turkalp, and 9 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. Visitation and services at Mililani Mortuary Downtown on June 13, 2017 at 5:30PM and on June 14, 2017 at 8:30AM with burial to follow at 1:30PM at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Flowers welcomed.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our amazing daughter, sister, grandaughter & friend, Kylee Lawelawe-Bryant of Ewa Beach, on May 13, 2017 at the age of 17. Kylee is survived by her mother, Crystal Lawelawe and father, Sheldon Bryant; brother, Sheldon Lawelawe-Bryant; sister, Ashlee Lima; grandparents, Charlene & William Lawelawe, Monica Higa & Norman Bryant. Visitation/Services:5:30-9:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Mililani Mortuary, Mauka Chapel. Casual attire, Flowers welcome.
Lorraine Judy Sakuda (née Leung), 77, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on May 23, 2017, after a short illness. Originally from Chinatown, New York, Judy arrived in the islands after marrying Paul Sakuda in 1964. She was passionate about travel, cinema and animals. Judy loved great food and was known for her Portuguese Bean Soup and Bread Pudding. An avid tennis and golf player, she coordinated the Princess B Tennis Tournaments for many years. More recently, she channeled her competitive spirit into weekly poker and mahjong games. Judy is survived by her children, Cindy, Michael (Christine), and Shari (Edward) Fong, and grandchildren, Olivia, Noah, Mie, and Ethan. She joins her husband, Paul, and adored rotty-golden retriever, Sophi, in heaven. A gathering in her honor will be held at Waialae Country Club on Friday, June 16, 2017, at 2pm. Aloha attire, no flowers please.
Mrs. Rebecca Setsuko Yamashita Berry, 88, Honolulu, Oahu, died May 20, 2017 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo, Hawaii on October 16, 1928. She was a retired administrative secretary for former U.S. District Judge, Samuel P. King. She is survived by: 5 Daughters: Debra (Charles-Deceased) Fitzgerald of Waipahu, Oahu, Audrey (Tom) Rine of Minnesota, Donna Yamashita-Berry of Minnesota, Cathy Berry of Mountain View, Hawaii, Lorna Hodges of Montana; Son: David Berry of Punaluu, Oahu; 3 Brothers: Stan (Nan) Yamashita of Aiea, Oahu, Henry (Taeko) Yamashita of Hilo, Hawaii, Richard (Suzanne) Yamashita of Honolulu, Oahu; 2 Sisters: Beatrice (Roy) Sakoda of Cerritos, California, Ellen (Earl) Mabuni of Hilo, Hawaii; 14 grand- children, 18 great-grandchildren. A scattering of her ashes will take place at 12 noon Saturday (June 17, 2017) at the Haleiwa Boat Harbor. A celebration of her life will follow at Alii Beach Park in Haleiwa. Casual attire.