Akiko Higa's Obituary
Akiko Higa, 89, formerly of Laupahoehoe, died Dec. 27, 2020 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born in Olaa, she was a retired custodian for Laupahoehoe High and Elementary School, and longtime member of the Papaaloa Hongwanji Mission.
Private services at a later date. No koden.
Survived by two daughters, Miriam (Neal) Matsunobu of Kona and Leatrice (Ronald) Haas of Moraga, CA; son Sheldon Higa of Puna; brothers, Charles Yonamine of Honolulu, Henry Yonamine of Honolulu, and Thomas Yonamine of Pearl City; sisters Tsurue Kiyuna of Kaneohe and Bessie Nishioka of Honolulu; sisters-in-law Blossom Nishime of Sherman Oaks, CA and Emily Higa of Kaneohe; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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