Tom Yamane

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Tom Yamane

Tom Yamane

Tom Tomoyoshi Yamane, 88, of Hilo died May 24, 2013, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Dec. 20, 1924, in Hilo, he was retired from Hawaii Community College as a vocational educational coordinator and member of Hilo Meishoin Buddhist Temple and Wreckers Golf Club.

Friends may call at 3 p.m. June 1 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 4 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire and no flowers.

He is survived by wife, Misao Yamane of Hilo; sons, James (Kaan) Yamane of Thailand, Robert (Noreen) Yamane of Hilo; brother, Haru (Liz) Yamane of Hilo; sister, Saeko (Nobu) Imade of Las Vegas; four grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.