Jane K. Kubo, 91, of Hilo died Sept. 5 at home. Born in Wahiawa, Oahu, she was a retired Kalaniana‘ole Elementary School teacher and member of Hawaii State Teachers Association-Retired and University Heights Kumiai. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Bryce (Aleja Rivera) Kubo of Keaau and Earl (Jody) Kubo of Honolulu; daughter, Janelle Kubo of Honolulu; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mary Fuji Masuko, 74, of Hilo died Aug. 31 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired kindergarten teacher at Waiakea, Pahala, Naalehu and Mounntain View elementary schools and member of the Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by siblings, Alberta Takashiba of Eleele, Kauai, May (Greg) Navarro of Papaikou and Glenn Masuko of Volcano; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mary Hugh Scott, 89, of Puako died Sept. 7 in Puako. Born in Houston, she was a member of and contributed to many organizations, includingy to PBS Hawaii, North Hawaii Community Hospital and St. James Church. Private services and burial held at Kona Memorial Park. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Russell Scott III of Denver and Joseph Scott of Aspen, Colo.; brother, Isaac Arnold Jr. of Houston; eight grandchildren. Arrantgements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Harold Saburo Tasaki, 86, of Hilo died March 15, 2020. He was a manager of Foodland for four-plus decades and supported numerous charities. Private celebration of life. Survived by sisters, Janice Umeda and Melvina Nomura; children, Guy (Karrie) Tasaki, Lee (Eveleen) Tasaki and Michelle (Robert) Watson; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.