92, yago Uchiuebaru, formerly of Kaneohe, Hawaii, passed away in Honolulu on June 27, 2019. Born September 15, 1926 to Kame and Kamado Taira, she was a cafeteria manager for the DOE and a waitress at the Tahitian Lanai for many years. Susan's husband, Ronald Yoshio Takara who predeceased her in 2003, served in the storied 442nd battalion during WWII as did two of her bothers, Masaru Taira and Wilfred Masaichi Taira, who also predecease her; she was an active and proud member of the 442nd Veteran's Club, Regimental Headquarters Chapter. Susan was also a loyal Oroku Aza Jin volunteer, mixing batter and making andagi at the annual Okinawan Festival. Besides her husband and brothers, Wilfred and Masaru, Susan is predeceased by brothers, Walter Takeo Taira and Richard Shigeo Taira; sisters, Hatsu Kamimura, Mary Masako McKeague and Edith Chiyoko Teruya. She is survived by brother Harry (Miriam) Taira; sisters, Jane "Mickey" Taira and Blanche (Kenneth) Kiyabu; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation from 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; services at 6:00 pm. Casual attire. The family requests no koden. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary
92, yago Uchiuebaru, formerly of Kaneohe, Hawaii, passed away in Honolulu on June 27, 2019. Born September 15, 1926 to Kame and Kamado Taira, she was a cafeteria manager for the DOE and a waitress at the Tahitian Lanai for many years. Susan's husband, Ronald Yoshio Takara who predeceased her in 2003, served in the storied 442nd battalion during WWII as did two of her bothers, Masaru Taira and Wilfred Masaichi Taira, who also predecease her; she was an active and proud member of the 442nd Veteran's Club, Regimental Headquarters Chapter. Susan was also a loyal Oroku Aza Jin volunteer, mixing batter and making andagi at the annual Okinawan Festival. Besides her husband and brothers, Wilfred and Masaru, Susan is predeceased by brothers, Walter Takeo Taira and Richard Shigeo Taira; sisters, Hatsu Kamimura, Mary Masako McKeague and Edith Chiyoko Teruya. She is survived by brother Harry (Miriam) Taira; sisters, Jane "Mickey" Taira and Blanche (Kenneth) Kiyabu; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation from 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; services at 6:00 pm. Casual attire. The family requests no koden. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary
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