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William Shigekane
William Shigekane
William Shoji “Funny” Shigekane, 85, of Hilo died Oct. 5 at his residence. Born Jan. 13, 1927, in Hilo, he was employed as a parts clerk for the Davies Co. in Hilo, Central Parts Co. and was a bartender for the Sky Chef Co.
Private services were held.
He is survived by wife, Machiko Shigekane of Hilo; sons, Griffith Shigekane of Hilo, Myron Shigekane of Aurora, Colo.; daughter, Merle (Donald) Pua of Pahoa; brothers, Henry Shigekane of Washington state, Herbert (Joan) Shigekane of California, Richard (Toshiko) Shigekane of Virginia; one grandson.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.