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Walter Kenmotsu Nishioka

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Hosoi Garden Mortuary

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Honolulu, Hawaii

Walter Nishioka Obituary

WALTER KENMOTSU NISHIOKA 93, of Pearl City, passed away on January 11, 2026 at Pali Momi Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Co-Founder/President of Patmounts Hawaii, Founder of International Karate League, and a member of both the Waikiki Rotary Club and Waikiki Elks Club. He was born in Honolulu, resided in Manoa, briefly resided in Encinitas. California and returned to Hawaii to live in Pearl City. He leaves behind his son, Walter Jr. (Dee), and daughter, Nadine Nishioka (Chris Tamura), and three grand- children. Visitation at 9:30 AM, with Service to begin at 11 AM on Saturday, April 4, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Mar. 15, 2026.

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