Yoichi “Blackie” Nagao, 87, of Hilo died July 23 at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama facility. Born in Hilo, he was a retired office machines repairman. Private services held. No flowers. No koden. Survived by sister, Harue (Ichio) Nouchi
Yoichi “Blackie” Nagao, 87, of Hilo died July 23 at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama facility. Born in Hilo, he was a retired office machines repairman. Private services held. No flowers. No koden. Survived by sister, Harue (Ichio) Nouchi of Chula Vista, Calif.; numerous nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Inc., Hilo.
Harry Tomoki Yamasaki, 77, of Pepeekeo died Aug. 18 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired custodian for Kalanianaole Elementary &Intermediate School and formerly worked for Holmes &Narver and also a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Private services held. Survived by wife, Rosita “Rose” Yamasaki of Pepeekeo; daughters, Michelle (Wesley Isabel) Yamasaki of Pepeekeo and Gail Yamasaki of Washington; son, Clyde Yamasaki of Pepeekeo; sisters, Mutsue Okahara of Hilo, Alice Hayashi of Honolulu and Yoshie (Henry) Aoki of California; brother, Roger (Margaret) Yamasaki of Honolulu; two grandsons; a great-granddaughter; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Inc., Hilo.
