VIOLET TOKIYE TASAKA Age 93, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2014 at Kuakini Geriatric Care. Born November 26, 1920 in Honolulu, Violet enjoyed sewing patchwork potholders, taking daily walks at Kahala Mall, going to Las Vegas, and entering various recipe contests. She was a veteran recipe contest winner having won several competitions, often for mochi-based recipes. A favorite creation of hers was the Micro Jell-O Mochi. It was featured in Honolulu Advertiser's My Best Recipe in 1992. Predeceased by husband Harry Shigetoyo Tasaka, she is survived by son, Gordon (Jo-Ann); daughter, Sandra (Randall) Doi; two grand- children, Sara and Sabrina Doi; and brother John Iwai. Visitation: 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at the Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Casual attire.
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