Setsuo Ushio
Setsuo Ushio Obituary
Setsuo Ushio of Lihue passed away on his 91st birthday on April 29, 2025. He was born in Pahoa, Hawaii on April 29, 1934. He retired as a school administrator from the Hawaii Department of Education and was also an Army veteran who was discharged at the rank of Captain.
He was preceded in passing by his parents, Hikoichi and Yoshiko Ushio, sisters, Kay Yamamoto and Chiyoko Kami, and his brother, Masahiko Ushio.
Setsuo is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Edith Ushio; daughter, Shelly (William Lew Tan) Ushio of Los Angeles; son, Elton (Dawn) Ushio of Lihue; grandchildren, Meredith and Douglas Lew Tan, and Gavin, Keegan, and Evan Ushio; and siblings, Yoshiichi Ushio and Kikuko Sato.
Private services will be held by the immediate family. The family requests no Koden or flowers. Donations may be made in his name to Lihue Hongwanji Mission or Wilcox Medical Center.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
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April 29, 1934-April 29, 2025
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