Yoshimi Uyeda

Yoshimi Horie Uyeda, 96, of Waimea, died March 12, 2016, at Hale Ho’ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born April 28, 1919, at Puuoo Ranch in Hilo, she was retired from the former Kamuela Vegetable Stand and was a member of Kohala Koboji Mission, Kamuela American Japanese Civic Club, and Kamuela Senior Citizens.

Friends may call at 10 a.m. March 24 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for an 11 a.m. service. Cremation follows. Family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers.

She is survived by son, Vernon (Sharon) Uyeda of California; daughters, Alice (Harry) Moromisato and Velma von Bloeker, both of California; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Shizue Oshiro

Shizue “Granny” “Mom” (Sakuda) Oshiro, 90, of Kalopa Makai, Paauilo and Palm Springs, Calif., died Feb. 23, 2016, at home in Kalopa. Born in Haina, she was a retired farmer and member of Paauilo Hongwanji Mission.

Friends may call at 9:30 a.m. March 26 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 10 a.m. service.

She is survived by son, Jamieson (Micki) Oshiro of Hilo; daughters, Mary Ann (Richard Ragocos) Vasquez of Hilo, Faith Keiko Payne of Waimea, Lynn (Jay) Oshiro of Palm Springs, Calif., and Kalopa, Grace (Rufo) Pajimola of Pepeekeo; sister, Shirley Nishimoto of Honolulu; caregivers, Lynn and Jay Oshiro; 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and step-great-great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.