George "Uncle Butchie" R.K. Akiu, Sr.
September 28, 1940 - January 4, 2023
George “Uncle Butchie” R.K. Akiu, Sr., 82, of Hilo, died on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at home. He was born on September 28, 1940 in Wailuku, Hawaii. He was a retired machine operator for the County Parks and Recreation and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday (Jan. 13, 2023) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; Celebration of Life at 6 p.m. Aloha attire. Survived by, daughter, Ceceliaann “Cece” Evans of Keaukaha; sons, George Akiu, Jr. of Piihonua and Francis (Donna) Akiu of Kansas; sisters, Cecilia “Ulu” Knowlton of Hilo, Elizabeth “Betty” (Lee) Abbott of Maui and Darlene (Keala) Kakalia of Hilo; brothers, Arthur (Janet) Iokepa of Hilo, Melvin Iokepa of Hilo and Wayne (Kanani) Iokepa of Kohala; 5 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
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