• Tomoki ‘Tom’ Masaki • Anna Henrietta Nordmeier Palea • Yoshie Isoshima Tomoki ‘Tom’ Masaki Tomoki “Tom” Masaki, beloved husband of Betty Masaki for 56 years, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 12, 2008,
• Tomoki ‘Tom’ Masaki
• Anna Henrietta Nordmeier Palea
• Yoshie Isoshima
Tomoki ‘Tom’ Masaki
Tomoki “Tom” Masaki, beloved husband of Betty Masaki for 56 years, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the age of 82 from pulmonary fibrosis.
Tom was born on Aug. 8, 1925, in Waimea.
After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army during World War II, Masaki graduated from Baylor University and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky., to serve the Lord in his ministry in Japan with the International Mission Board for 31 years.
A man who could truly “move mountains,” Masaki touched so many hearts through his ministry as a hospital administrator and pastor. He lived life to its fullest, spending his final years enjoying fishing and sharing the crops from his bountiful fruit trees.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; children Kenneth (Cindy), Jaynealyce (Tom) and Stephen (Leslie); grandchildren Allison, Peter, Kelsey, Brian, Hale and Sela; brother Gilbert (Kiyo); sisters Asano (Reiji) and Jean (Alden); and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He will be greatly missed by his family and his many dear friends. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Kauai Hospice Care and Wilcox Memorial Hospital for their devoted and compassionate care. He was truly blessed to the end. Relatives and friends are invited to join in celebration of Masaki’s life at 11 a.m. on March 18 at the Lihu‘e Baptist Church with refreshments following. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your charity or organization of choice.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.
Anna Henrietta Nordmeier Palea
Anna Henrietta Nordmeier Palea of Kekaha died Dec. 1, 2007, at the age of 90. She was born in Kekaha.
She was preceded in death by husband William N. Palea; daughter Rebecca K. Kahula; sons Melvin K., William K. and Norbert N. Palea.
She is survived by daughters Hildren K. Kamaka and Rhoda N. Vinhasa; 22 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; sister Christina Chong; brother Eric Nordmeier; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation with the family will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Kekaha Ward. Service begins at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. Flowers are welcome.
Yoshie Isoshima
Yoshie Isoshima of Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i, passed away at Garden Isle HealthCare on March 6, 2008 at the age of 98.
Born in Tokyo, Japan on May 6, 1909, retired owner of Isoshima’s Bazaar in Honolulu and Isoshima’s in Waikiki. She is preceded in death by her husband, Takeo Isoshima; daughter, Amy Yukie Kekipi and great-granddaughter, Darci Yoshie Isoshima. She is survived by her son, Arthur (Sharleen); daughters, Jane Asher and Ann Hanamura all of Kapaa; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous cousins; hanai children, Michael (Jo-Ann) Harunaga of Kapaa and William (Paula) Wicall of Kilauea; two hanai grandchildren. Services will be held at Kapaa United Church of Christ in Kapaa, Kauai on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers please. Donations in Yoshie Isoshima’s name may be made to Harris United Methodist Church in Honolulu, Kapaa United Church of Christ, or to the St. Andrew’s Priory School in Honolulu for the Yoshie and Takeo Isoshima Fund.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.
