Walter Jack Poha Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Walter Jack Poha of Hilo, Hawaii, born in Pahala, Hawaii, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Walter Jack left this world on May 2, 2025 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Walter Jack Poha or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though Walter Jack has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He is survived by: his wife Miriam Poha of Hilo; his daughters, Natalie Poha of Hilo and Tammy Shibata (Shane) of Hilo; his grandson Tayden Poha-Ellamar of Las Vegas, Nevada; and his siblings-in-law, James Burton (Dorothy) of Hawaiian Beaches, Norma Devine (John) of California and Trinidad Burton of California. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 8th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Dodo Mortuary Chapel (199 Wainaku St, Hilo, HI 96720). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 8th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 10th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery (110 Laimana St, Hilo, HI 96720).
