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Karen Yamaoka Obituary

KAREN YAYOE (MURAKANE) YAMAOKA Karen Yayoe (Murakane) Yamaoka, 79 years old, of Honolulu, passed away suddenly at Queens Medical Center on July 19, 2023. She was born on Hawaii Island in Honokaa, and was the owner of Karen's Kitchen in Kakaako. She is survived by daughters: Lori Eller (Michael) and Keri Hauser, Donovan. Grandchildren: Tiani Ho, Ashley and Alex Eller, Tyler and Karlie Hauser. Sisters: Kumiko Nakashima, Kathleen New, Amy Aoyagi, Corliss Hirae. Brother: Oran Murakane (Corliss). Stepsons: Leighton, Norman, Marshall and Bert Yamaoka and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 to begin at noon, at the chapel of Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Sep. 3, 2023.

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