Obituaries for February 17

Masayoshi Araki, 84, of Hilo died Feb. 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Paauilo, he was a retired journeyman carpenter for Hawaii Carpenters Union Local 745, retired U.S. Army World War II veteran and member of Hilo Honpa Hongwanji. Private services held. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Kathleen Araki of Hilo; son, Kevin Araki of Arizona; brother, Larry Araki of California; sister, Asako Miyamoto of Hilo; a stepson; five stepdaughters; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.