Kohala Obituary 8/22/2025

Lucy Medeiros Hinokawa, 99, of Hawi died Aug. 22 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Kohala, she was the owner and cashier at the former Hawi Theater, usherette at the former Kohala Theater, sales associate at K. Takata Store and Dan DeLuz Woods, guest cashier at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, bakery assistant at KTA Super Stores in Waimea and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi. Private services held. Survived by children, Diana (Kenneth) Kolish of Mililani, Oahu, Eric (Mercedes) Hinokawa of Honolulu, Roderick (Tammy) Hinokawa of Kohala and Joyce Hinokawa Kaitoku of Hilo; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.