Obituaries for Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Yoshio Oshiro • Robert Eugene Dwinell • Mitsuo Nozaki

Yoshio Oshiro

Yoshio Oshiro of Kaneohe passed away on September 9, 2012 at Queen’s Medical Center at the age of 80. Born on February 3, 1932 in Mana, Kauai, he was a retired MidPac Lumber accountant.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Oshiro; daughter, Nadine Yim; sons, Lance and Dayton Oshiro; sisters, Harriet Arakaki of Naalehu, Hawaii and Patricia Moreth of Palintine, Illinois; and five grandchildren, all of Oahu.

Private services will be held.

Arrangements were handled by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, LLC.

Robert Eugene Dwinell

Robert Eugene Dwinell died on September 11, 2012 at home at the age of 76. He was born on November 5, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Washington. He was a retired accountant from The U.S. Department of Defense, as well as currently Saint Rafael’s accountant and Eucharist minister and Sacristan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phil and Edith; stepsons, Donnie and Matt Thull; and sister, Phillis.

He is survived by his wife, Marianne Stephanie Dwinell; stepson, Mark Thull of Denver, CO; stepdaughters, Teresa Willhite and Diane Thull, both of California; and brother, James Ira Dwinell of Des Moines, IA.

Services pending.

Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

Mitsuo Nozaki

Mitsuo Nozaki of Hanapepe passed away on September 13, 2012 at the age of 89.  He was a retired carpenter, an Army veteran and member of HQ Co. 100th BN, 442nd REGT.

He is survived by his wife, Irene; sons, Paul (Sue), Sidney (Suzanne), Lyle (Donna); daughter, Nancy; sister, Hannah; and 5 grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Hanapepe United Church of Christ.  Visitation will begin at 1 pm, followed by a memorial service at 2 pm.  

Family requests casual attire and no flowers.

Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary.