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Leiko Kiyojima
Leiko Kiyojima, 84, of Hilo, died Dec. 22, 2022, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kapoho, she was a retired teller with HFS Federal Credit Union. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Feb. 25 at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Funeral service at 4 p.m. Committal service noon Feb. 27 at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2 pavilion, followed by burial. Casual attire; no flowers. She is survived by son, Keith Kiyojima of Hilo; daughter, Cindy Kiyojima of Dublin, Calif.; brother, William Kobayashi of Hilo; sister, Naomi Marumoto of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Thomas Kiyojima of Hilo and Lloyd (Zelda) Kiyojima of Keaau; sisters-in-law, Ellen Kobayashi of Hilo, Chiyono Kinoshita of Honolulu, Sumie Adams of Wisconsin, Amy Shimabukuro of Los Angeles and Lois (Clyde) Silva of Keaau; five grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sheila Akui
Sheila Ann Akui, 74, of Hilo, died Feb. 1, 2023, at home. Born in Canton, Ohio she was a caregiver and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Feb. 24 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Memorial Mass at 9:30 a.m. Casual attire. She is survived by husband, Roderick Akui of Hilo; sons, Robert (Shelden) Ronia of Keaau and Keolamaikeakua (Lola) Akui of Hilo; daughters, Leila (Preston) Antonio of Mountain View, Kimberly (Derek) Saldana of Keaau and Rachel Akui of Puna; sister, Anita (George) Moniz of Palolo; 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.