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MELVEN YOSHIMOTO Obituary

MELVEN MICHIO YOSHIMOTO Melven Michio Yoshimoto, 82, of Kailua, Hawaii, known to family simply as "The Emperor" passed away peacefully & with dignity at home on June 30, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1942 in Honolulu, Hawaii, a son of Ronald and Eleanor Yoshimoto. Melven served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after years of dedicated service as the Director for the University of Hawaii Student Support Services. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister in-law Patricia & nephew Ryan & our feather & fur sisters & brothers Butchie, Tweety, Pal, Mickey & SweetPea. He is survived by brothers, Myron T. Yoshimoto (daughter Darcie), Mervyn S. Yoshimoto (Joyce, Chad, Chris), Merl S. Yoshimoto (Sandy, Meagan, Brett), and Vern I. Yoshimoto. The Emperor knew how to live life and be happy. A common expression of his was "yare yare" when annoyed or in disbelief. It soon became a common saying in our family. Until we meet again our dear brother...and by the way... "Yare Yare!!!" Private services held.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Nov. 23, 2025.

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