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Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 7:09 p.m.
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Thomas Araki

Thomas Araki

Thomas Tsutomu Araki, 86, of Honaunau, died June 26, 2013, at Kona Community Hospital. Born June 21, 1927, in Olaa, he was a coffee farmer, restaurant cook, aikido instructor, musician, fish cutter, former security guard for Kona Hilton Hotel, custodian for Honaunau School and an Army veteran.

Friends may call at 9 a.m. July 20 at Central Kona Union Church in Kealakekua for a 10 a.m. service. For information, call 989-5141.

He is survived by companion, LeeAnne Alu of Napoopoo; hanai daughter, Zorana (Gary) Acol of Las Vegas; sisters, Laura (Yoshi) Yano of Kealakekua, Betsy (Robert) Ban of Captain Cook; brother, John (Annie) Araki of Honolulu; two hanai grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.