ALBERT SHIGEO YOSHII Age 70, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 in Honolulu. Al "Shige" Yoshii grew up in Moloaa, Kauai, and served for more than 40 years in the Department of Education, where he held positions as Assistant Superintendent and Director of Personnel Services. He also spent 23 years on the Board of Directors at Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union, and was elected as Director and Chairman of the Board during his terms. Al graduated from Koolau School, Kapaa High School, the University of Hawaii, and received his Master's in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. Al had a green thumb with orchids and fruit trees, a passion for natural health remedies, and enjoyed picnicking with his grandsons. In retirement, he traveled extensively with his wife and friends, taking cruises and trips across the U.S., to Canada, and to Japan, where he favored onsens, cherry blossoms, and cultural history. He is survived by his wife Lilliann Noda Yoshii, daughter Alette Yoshii-Ho (Brandon), son Alton, brothers Roy (Lynn), Alan (Susan), and Cary (Priscilla) Taogoshi, and two grandsons, Ethan and Logan. Memorial services will be held at Hosoi Garden Mortuary on Friday, September 12, 2014. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m.; service at 11:00 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers, please.
ALBERT SHIGEO YOSHII Age 70, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 in Honolulu. Al "Shige" Yoshii grew up in Moloaa, Kauai, and served for more than 40 years in the Department of Education, where he held positions as Assistant Superintendent and Director of Personnel Services. He also spent 23 years on the Board of Directors at Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union, and was elected as Director and Chairman of the Board during his terms. Al graduated from Koolau School, Kapaa High School, the University of Hawaii, and received his Master's in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. Al had a green thumb with orchids and fruit trees, a passion for natural health remedies, and enjoyed picnicking with his grandsons. In retirement, he traveled extensively with his wife and friends, taking cruises and trips across the U.S., to Canada, and to Japan, where he favored onsens, cherry blossoms, and cultural history. He is survived by his wife Lilliann Noda Yoshii, daughter Alette Yoshii-Ho (Brandon), son Alton, brothers Roy (Lynn), Alan (Susan), and Cary (Priscilla) Taogoshi, and two grandsons, Ethan and Logan. Memorial services will be held at Hosoi Garden Mortuary on Friday, September 12, 2014. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m.; service at 11:00 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers, please.Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased
