Hideko Sakata, 86, left us peacefully at home on September 15 with loving family members by her bedside as she drifted off to be with the Lord. Hideko was born in Honaunau, Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Hideko's father was a coffee farmer. She attended schools in Konawaena until she was 16 when the family moved to Honolulu. Her father was hospitalized at Leahi Hospital in Kaimuki. After recovery, the family lived in Kalihi. Hideko attended Farrington High School, graduating in 1949. She then attended University of Hawaii but had to leave school in her sophomore year to work full-time to financially support her aging parents. Hideko worked at Hawaiian Airlines in the reservation department for about 15 years and later moved to Pan American World Airways in the same capacity. She married Tom Sakata at the Holy Nativity Church in Aina Haina, Oahu. Both were baptized and confirmed as Episcopalians at St. Alban's Chapel at Iolani School. After living in town and Aiea, they moved to Hawaii Kai. Hideko's liberal privileges from Pan Am, allowed her to travel extensively. Her favorite was Japan. Hideko climbed Mt. Fuji in Japan with her family. She visited the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido and traveled widely in Japan, and Asia/Pacific to Korea, China, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. Tom and Hideko also traveled to many countries in Europe and historic cities in Eastern United States Hideko was friendly, considerate and caring. She never raised her voice nor spoke ill of others. She enjoyed reading and relaxed by listening to music and gardening. Hideko's parents were Kichitaro and Matsu from Fukushima, Japan. She had two stepbrothers, Richard and Shogo Saito, both deceased, and stepsister, Kimiko Ikeda in Kona. Tom survives her. Their life was filled with happiness with three children, sons Randy and Dale (Yasuko), and daughter Shirley Tottori (Leland). She was also blessed with lovely grandchildren, Jordan, Shelley, Calvin and Alexander. The Sakata Ohana invites you to share her memory with "A Celebration of Life," at St. Alban's Chapel at Iolani School, 563 Kamoku Street on October 29th. Visitation from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Services from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please join us to honor Hideko's beautiful life. Aloha attire. No flowers. All donations will be given to the scholarship fund at Iolani School. Private burial services will be held later.
Hideko Sakata, 86, left us peacefully at home on September 15 with loving family members by her bedside as she drifted off to be with the Lord. Hideko was born in Honaunau, Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Hideko's father was a coffee farmer. She attended schools in Konawaena until she was 16 when the family moved to Honolulu. Her father was hospitalized at Leahi Hospital in Kaimuki. After recovery, the family lived in Kalihi. Hideko attended Farrington High School, graduating in 1949. She then attended University of Hawaii but had to leave school in her sophomore year to work full-time to financially support her aging parents. Hideko worked at Hawaiian Airlines in the reservation department for about 15 years and later moved to Pan American World Airways in the same capacity. She married Tom Sakata at the Holy Nativity Church in Aina Haina, Oahu. Both were baptized and confirmed as Episcopalians at St. Alban's Chapel at Iolani School. After living in town and Aiea, they moved to Hawaii Kai. Hideko's liberal privileges from Pan Am, allowed her to travel extensively. Her favorite was Japan. Hideko climbed Mt. Fuji in Japan with her family. She visited the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido and traveled widely in Japan, and Asia/Pacific to Korea, China, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. Tom and Hideko also traveled to many countries in Europe and historic cities in Eastern United States Hideko was friendly, considerate and caring. She never raised her voice nor spoke ill of others. She enjoyed reading and relaxed by listening to music and gardening. Hideko's parents were Kichitaro and Matsu from Fukushima, Japan. She had two stepbrothers, Richard and Shogo Saito, both deceased, and stepsister, Kimiko Ikeda in Kona. Tom survives her. Their life was filled with happiness with three children, sons Randy and Dale (Yasuko), and daughter Shirley Tottori (Leland). She was also blessed with lovely grandchildren, Jordan, Shelley, Calvin and Alexander. The Sakata Ohana invites you to share her memory with "A Celebration of Life," at St. Alban's Chapel at Iolani School, 563 Kamoku Street on October 29th. Visitation from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Services from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please join us to honor Hideko's beautiful life. Aloha attire. No flowers. All donations will be given to the scholarship fund at Iolani School. Private burial services will be held later.
56, of Waianae, Hawaii, passed away on September 22, 2017 in Aiea. He was born on October 17, 1960 in Honolulu. He was a member of Local 1 & Local 630 and was previously employed by International Mason's, Quality General, JML, ONO, CSH & Affiliated. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Mason Brown; daughter, Sheena (Matthew) Ibanez; sons, Shane Jr. (Keshia), Michael (Chantel), Brandan (Shane-nah); sisters Lavon Kum & Colleen Yasuhara; brother Jay (Sheryl); 13 Grandchildren. Visitation: 1:00 p.m.; Service: 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 85-1383 Waianae Valley Road.
89, passed away on September 13, 2017. He was born on August 5, 1928 in Honolulu to Seikin and Yasuko Takamine. He graduated from Maryknoll High School and served as Corporal in the United States Army. He worked at Hawaiian Electric for 30 years as a Land Surveyor and Project Coordinator. Stanley was a highly respected community leader of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association and the Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club. He also represented the East Manoa Lions Club at many local and international events. Stanley is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Wayne; daughters, Gayle (Clifford) Lau and Stephanie Pulido; brothers Michael Takamine and Robert (Elaine) Takamine; sisters Joan Yukitomo and Mae Whang; sister- in-law Lillian Teruya; 5 grand- children, Jaime, Justin, Ryan, Alyssa, and Trey and three great- grandchildren, Jacob, Destiny and Noah. A memorial service Celebrating Stanley's Life will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Hawaii Okinawa Center 94-587 Ukee St. in Waipahu. Visitation is at 5:00 p.m. Service is at 6:00 p.m. with refreshment and Okinawan entertainment to follow. Casual attire and no flowers please.
December 25, 1947 - April 4, 2017 Christopher Francis Kaleiwahea passed peacefully at home on April 4, 2017 among his family members and close friends. Christopher was a United States Army Veteran that served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in November 1969. He later worked for Oahu Community Correctional Center for thirty-two years and retired in November 2016. He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter and son, his oldest sister and third oldest brother. He is survived by his wife Carol Kaleiwahea, daughter Malia, son Kimo Kaleiwahea, sisters Karen Swain, Doreen Kaleiwahea, Darlene Vincent (Richard), Selma Wright (Richard), brothers Joseph Kaleiwahea (Bridgette), Benjamin Wright, Albert Wright Jr. (Kelly), and seven grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at Ma'ili Beach Park located across of Lopikane Street on Farrington Highway (makai side). Inurnment will be handled privately by the immediate family. Casual attire is recommended.
94, of Pearl City passed away on September 22, 2017. She was born in Hanalei, Kauai, on January 8th, 1923 to Yonesaburo and Chika Funamoto Miyasaki. She is survived by sister, Katsuyo (James) Inafuku; brother, Hidemi (Doris) Miyasaki; children, Jean Reiko (Raymond) Hirano, Russell N. (Jean) Fukumoto, Charlotte T. Fukumoto and Dean N. Fukumoto; and by five grand- children and nine great-grand- children. Private services were held. Arrangements Provided By: HOSOI GARDEN MORTUARY