Ethel Masae Kobata's Obituary
Ethel Masae Kobata, 99, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Honolulu, HI on Oct. 14, 1915. She was the former manager of American Bakery and the retired owner of Al’s Korner Okazuya. She was a member of the Konko Mission in Hilo, HI. Private services were held. No Koden. She is survived by daughter, Sharyn (Jerry) Hirata of Hilo, HI; 2 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; numerous nieces and nephews.
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