Ellen Tamiko Katano's Obituary
Ellen Tamiko Katano, 83, of Kahului, retired Meadow Gold Dairies bookkeeper, passed away at her home on July 14, 2015, under the loving care of Islands Hospice.
Ellen was born in Hilo. She was predeceased by her husband, Masao Katano. She is survived by her daughters, Lynne (Barry) Shitamoto, and JoAnn (Glenn) Yoshizawa; sister, Emiko (Fumio) Hamakawa; brothers, James (Keiko) Mimaki, Harold Mimaki, Harry Mimaki; 4 granddaughters, Jill (Craig) Senter, Lisa Shitamoto, Marcie Shitamoto, Cortney (Joshua) Crane; 1 great grandson, Graham Senter.
Ellen was an active member of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
No memorial services will be held.
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