Mitsugu Kawakami's Obituary
Mitsugu “Mits” Kawakami of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1936 to Hajime and Takayo Kawakami in Paia, Maui. Mits is predeceased by his parents Hajime and Takayo Kawakami; sister, Betty Tonaki, brother-in-law Edward Tonaki and Frederick
Okahara. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce H. Kawakami; son, Shane Kawakami; grandson, Nathan Kawakami and daughter-in-law Yoshiko Kawakami; siblings, Osamu (Marilyn) Kawakami; Joyce Okahara, and Harold (Sally) Kawakami and many nieces and nephews. Services for Mits will be held on April 8, 2023 at Wailuku Hongwanji. Visitation will begin at 9:30; funeral services at 10:30 a.m. We would like to thank Janell and Scott from Hospice Maui, Danilo from Metro Care and the V.A. for their support.
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