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Kimiko Tomita Smith, 59, of Hilo died Sept. 27 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Fukuoka, Japan, she was an elementary school teacher at Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu. Private services. Memorial donations to Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Survived by husband, Thomas Smith of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sue Sumiko Kajiwara Watanabe, 102, of Hilo died Sept. 25 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired medical transcriber for the former Kaiser Hospital. No services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughter, Sharon Matsumoto of Hilo; a grandson and two great-grandsons. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.