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James Kamiya
James Kamiya
James Kenichi Kamiya, 94, of Hilo died Sept. 16 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born March 19, 1918, in Kekaha, Kauai, he was retired from the Army Civil Service Motor Pool Division, also retired from the state Department of Education Maintenance Division, a World War II Army veteran and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin.
Private services were held. Family requests no monetary gifts or flowers.
He is survived by wife, Elsie Kamiya of Hilo; daughters, Charlene (George) Nakashima of Volcano, Merlene (Ronald) Nitta of Hilo; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.