Yoshio Takekuma Yoshio “Yoshi” Takekuma of Numila, Kaua’i, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 14, 2000, at the age of 75. Born Oct. 26, 1924, in Kukuiula, Kaua’i, he was a retired groundskeeper with the State of Hawai’i. He
Yoshio Takekuma
Yoshio “Yoshi” Takekuma of Numila, Kaua’i, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 14, 2000, at the age of 75. Born Oct. 26, 1924, in Kukuiula, Kaua’i, he was a retired groundskeeper with the State of Hawai’i.
He is survived by his wife: Yuriko Takekuma of Numila, Kaua’i; three sons: Bruce (Kathleen) Takekuma of Kalaheo, Clyde (Kay) Takekuma of Kapa’a, and Andy (Lesa) Takekuma of Pearl City, O’ahu; one daughter: Karen (Kenneth) Villabrille of Kapa’a; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; three sisters: Kiyome Iwamoto of ‘Ele’ele, Chiyono (Iwao) Sukisaki of ‘Ele’ele, and Mary (Thomas) Kurihara of Los Angeles, Calif., numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service has been scheduled at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, at the Kaua’i Zen Shuji Temple in Hanapepe with Rev. Itagaki officiating. Casual attire is suggested and flowers omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd..
