TSUMURA, YAEKO “JOAN,” 86 of Honolulu, formerly of San Francisco, passed away peacefully on Jan. 23 at Oahu Care Facility. Born in Oakland, Calif. She was a retired hairstylist for Scott’s House of Beautician. She is predeceased by sisters Fusako Doami and Hanako Tsumura. She is survived by sister Hatsumi (George) Kinoshita, nieces Cathy (Brian) Iwai, Suzanne (Steve) Nawa, Deborah (Jack) Sugawara, grandnephews Kelly (Kellie) Iwai, Kevin Sugawara, Stuart Sugawara and Max Nawa. Memorial service 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary in Honolulu. No flowers, casual attire.
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