Sumiko Higashi, 81, of Sunnyvale, CA, passed away on November 27, 2012. She was born in Kealakekua, Kona, Hawaii, USA on June 4, 1931. Sumiko was a school teacher for the State of Hawaii.
Sumiko is survived by her son, Gregg Higashi, her daughter in-law, Karen Higashi and two grandchildren Cheryl & Andrew and, brother, Kazuyoshi Aoki.
Funeral services will be held at Borthwick Mortuary - Mauka Chapel at 1330 Maunakea Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Visitation is at 9:30a.m. Service is at 10:30a.m.
Inurnment will be held at Valley of the Temples, Byodo in Temple on January 12, 2013 at 47-200 Kahekili Highway, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744, at 2: 00p.m.