Minoru "Junior" "Mino" Takehiro, Jr.
February 9, 2023
Minoru “Junior” “Mino” Takehiro, Jr., 89, of Hilo, died February 9, 2023, at home. Born in Pahala, he was a retired self-employed farmer, U.S. Army Korean War veteran and member of South Panaewa Community Association, 7-11 Golf Club and Woodworkers Association. Visitation from 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2023, at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo; Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). In his memory, donations can be made to Hawaii Care Choices, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by wife, Katherine “Kathy” Takehiro of Hilo; daughters, Teri (Mark Hansell) Takehiro, Connie (Collins) Tomei, Deborah Ombac and Pamela (Charles) King, all of Hilo; brother, Herald Takehiro of Pearl City, Oahu; sister-in-law, Lenore Howe of Atlanta, Michigan; six grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.