Dennis Kazuo Shigeoka's Obituary
Dennis Kazuo Shigeoka, 78, of Hilo, passed away on August 22, 2024. Born in Hilo, he graduated from Hilo High School and University of Manoa. He was a Civil Engineer, Certified Floodplains Manager (Hawaii/Arizona), and served in the United States Army Infantry as a Medical Specialist who received the National Defense Service Medal.
Survived by his wife Karen Pereira-Shigeoka; three sons, Reid, Neil and Dean (Ariana) Shigeoka; stepson, Randall Fontes; stepdaughter, April Feliciano; sisters Edna (Walter) Murasaki and Dianne (General Gary) Hara; sisters-in-law, Blanche Shigeoka, Sue Shigeoka, and Sandra Todd; brothers-in-law, David and Darrel Pereira; 2 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
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