Dorothy Yoshino Higuchi, 105, of Lihue passed away on October 21, 2024 peacefully at home. She was born in Koloa on August 17, 1919. She attended Koloa Elementary school and graduated from Kauai high School in 1937. Most of her career was working for Sears Roebuck where she retired after 28 years. During her retirement, Dorothy was active volunteering for Wilcox Hospital, Kauai Civic Center and Hawaii Blood Bank over the span of 30 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Shoso Higuchi; 4 brothers and 5 sisters.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Rodney Higuchi; daughter, Sandy (Mike) Takaezu; grandchildren, Tina (Brian) Ejima and Ty (Alicia) Takaezu and service dog, Pandi.
The family expresses gratitude for their services of: Dr. Lao, Wilcox Hospital, Garden Isle Rehab, Kauai Care Center, Stay at Home, Kauai Hospice Staff and her two home caregivers, Rhonda and Mary.
A Celebration of Life will be held on December 7, 2024at Lihue Christian Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with service to follow at 10:30 AM.
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