Hideo Robert Watari
Hideo Robert Watari passed away on Aug. 22, 2022, at KVMH at the age of 91. He was born on April 14, 1931, in Kilauea. He was a veteran of U.S. Army and a taro farmer.
He was preceded in death by father Yohichiro Watari, mother Eleanor Watari, sisters Barbara Masada, Alice Ong and grandson Thomas Kaina Hideo Hashimoto.
He is survived by wife Elaine Watari of Hanalei, sons Kenneth Watari of Hanalei, Russell Watari (Karen) of Kalihiwai, Robert Watari (Lillian) of Hanalei, daughter Wanda Hashimoto of Hanalei, one grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service is at Garden Island Mortuary on Sunday, Sept. 11, with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. and a celebration of life to follow. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
