• George S. Okada George S. Okada George S. Okada of Waimea died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on May 28, 2006, at the age of 79. Born in Waimea, on Sept. 6, 1926, he was an optometrist in private practice
• George S. Okada
George S. Okada
George S. Okada of Waimea died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on May 28, 2006, at the age of 79. Born in Waimea, on Sept. 6, 1926, he was an optometrist in private practice for 35 years.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys K. Okada; two daughters, Lauri M. (Eric) Yama of Lihu‘e and Joni E. (Kerry) Ishihara of Mililani, O‘ahu; four grandchildren, Lauren and Kimberly Yama; Kelli and Torri Ishihara; two brothers, Iwao (Jennie) Okada of Pearl City, O‘ahu, and Tsuneo (Thelma) Okada of Wailuku, Maui; sister, Sadie Gallitelli of Bensenville, IL.
Friends may visit with the family at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 17 at the Waimea United Church of Christ; service officiated by Rev. Olaf Hoeckmann-Percival will begin at 4 p.m. Casual attire is suggested and that flowers be omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary
