Masayoshi Araki's Obituary
Masayoshi Araki, 84, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Paauilo, HI in 1935 and was a retired World War II Army Veteran, a retired Journeyman Carpenter of Local #745 Carpenters Union, and a member of Honpa Hongwanji in Hilo.
Private services were held.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Araki of Hilo; son, Kevin Araki of Arizona; brother, Larry Araki of California; sister Asako Miyamoto of Hilo; one step-son; five step-daughters; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
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