James Hideo Kato
July 26, 1924 - June 18, 2021
James Hideo Kato, 96, of Hilo died June 18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Wailuku, Maui, he was retired vice-principal & teacher for the State of Hawaii Department of Education, realtor for Yamanaka Realty, member of New Hope Hilo, Waiakea Lions Club, Waiakea Kyoei Kumiai, Hawaii Island Adult Care, Cielo Vista Senior Adult Care and a veteran of the U.S. Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.
Visitation from 9-10 a.m. Saturday (July 10, 2021) at New Hope Hilo (840 Kupulau Rd.); celebration of his life at 10. Casual attire. Wearing of face masks and social distancing to be observed.
Survived by son, Kelvin Kato of Maui; brother, Richard Kato of Nevada; sister-in-law, Sumie Ni’i of Hilo; granddaughters, Krystal Yamamoto of Florida, Kimberly Hara of Hilo; caregiver, Sonja Faye Estrada Nakahara of Hilo; numerous nieces & nephews.