She was born on June 25, 1920, the second of six girls, to Nisuke Kawasaki and Katsu Nukushina Kawasaki. Life was difficult running a coffee farm and everyone had to pitch in. While she enjoyed school, she left before entering high school to help the family. She was asked to work in the school's cafeteria. Eventually, she took classes and became a cafeteria manager at Pauoa and Aliiolani
Elementary Schools. She later attained her GED, forfilling her desire to receive a high school diploma.
She volunteered once a month with friends from Manoa Valley Church at Kuakini Hospital for nearly thirty years. Although she wasn't a member of MVC she eagerly volunteered for their many projects like rolling sushi, stuffing envelopes, etc. Her on going project was making quilts and rugs for the Harv'est Fair and house slippers for the Kuakini Bazaar. Her sewing room was filled with fabric used for these various projects. She completed her last rug at age 93. She believed that one should volunteer and help in whatever way one can.
She was known for her Maui An Mochi and Sweet Potato Age(Tempura). She would prepare these for snacks with her volunteer groups and at family gatherings.
She is predeceased by husband, Shiro Tokumura and son, Alan H. Tokumura. Sisters: Irene Kimura,
Yoshie Kawasaki, and an infant sister
She passed away in Ewa Beach on November 16, 2020.
She is survived by daughter, Sandra Kinro and son-in-law, Gerald Kinro. Sisters: Shigeko Yonemori and Takako Takao. Numerous nieces and nephews. Caregivers: Bong Concepcion and Sylvia Ancheta.
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