Richard Akinori Kihara Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard Akinori Kihara of Pahoa, Hawaii, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard Akinori left this world on April 2, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Akinori Kihara to show support.
Though Richard Akinori 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 children, Gary Kihara (Debbie Connally) of Volcano, Clyde Kihara (Mari) of Pahoa and Cynthia Shinshiro (Cory) of Pahoa; and his siblings, Wayne Kihara (Carol) of Wahiawa, Leroy Kihara (Patricia) of Pahrump, Nevada, Shirley Koga (Oahu) of Salt Lake and Mildred Kiyono of Kaneohe. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
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