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Elaine R. Yamagata, 75

Elaine Reiko Yamagata, 75, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui and her loving family on June 14, 2017.

Services honoring Mrs. Yamagata will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. Visitation will begin at 2:00pm, with memorial service to begin at 3:00pm. Casual attire requested and no flowers please.

Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements.

Elaine was born on July 26, 1941 in Puunene to Kamekichi & Sawayo Amimoto. She was the 4th of 5 children. After graduating from Baldwin High School in 1958, Elaine went on to study business at Maui Technical School. In 1965, she married her love, Mr. James Yamagata and together they raised their daughter, Jodi. Elaine worked for Dr. Omura, DDS, as a dental assistant and office clerk for over 16 years. She retired from ISI – irrigation systems in 2008. Mrs. Yamagata was predeceased by her brother, Thomas Amimoto.

Elaine is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, James S. Yamagata; daughter, Jodi Yamagata; sister, Elsie Achan (Stanley Baldwin) Tamashiro; brothers, George (Elaine) & Ron (Myrna) Amimoto; sisters-in-law, Tomiko Yamagata & Laura Amimoto and many loving nieces and nephews.

Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com