Yeiko "Blackie" Arakaki
April 20, 1935 - September 17, 2021
Yeiko “Blackie” Arakaki, 86, of Hilo, died September 17, 2021, at his residence. Born April 20, 1935, in Hilo, he was the retired proprietor for the former Blackie’s Shell in California.
Public visitation from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo; private memorial service to follow. Face masks and social distancing required. Casual attire.
Survived by wife, Caroline Arakaki of Hilo; sons, Corey Arakaki of Hilo, Kurt (Kristi) Arakaki and Kent (Rosa) Arakaki of Los Angeles, California; grandchildren, Elizabeth “Ellie” Arakaki and Jayson Arakaki; brother, Hiroshi Arakaki of Orange County, California; sister, Amy Arakaki of Orange County, California; sister-in-law, Kinuko Arakaki of Hakalau; brother-in-law, Stanley (Harriet) Nakasone of Hilo; nieces and nephews.