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Tomoyo Kaneshiro

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Hosoi Garden Mortuary

30 N Kukui Street

Honolulu, Hawaii

Tomoyo Kaneshiro Obituary

TOMOYO KANESHIRO Passed away peacefully at home in Honolulu surrounded by family at the age of 104. She was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. She is survived by her daughters, Lorraine Lefton, Karen Bass, and Wilma Sato; son, Lance (Iris) Kaneshiro; seven grandchildren; nine great-grand- children; and sister, Sarah Mitchell. Her unwavering dedication to her family and her forward-looking perspective served as an example for us all. Services will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Visitation at 3:00 p.m. with services to follow at 4:00 p.m. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Oct. 29, 2025.

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