Fujiko Mamura 真村藤子

Fujiko Arinaga Mamura, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Waimanalo, Hawaii on March 4, 2018. Fujiko was born on July 20, 1922 in Kealia on the island of Kauai. She was the oldest daughter of six children whom she helped raise. Fujiko cherished her family and eventually started one of her own with her husband Misuku. Fujiko raised three children Owen, Gail, and Nathan, in addition to taking care of her in-laws. Fujiko worked as a secretary for the Kauai District Department of Education until her retirement. She was an active member of her community and an avid volunteer at the Lihue Hongwanji Mission. Fujiko, lovingly called the “songbird of Kealia,” enjoyed singing, gardening, and dancing at Obon festivals. She valued her health and family above all and will be deeply missed by all of those she touched during her lifetime. She was preceded in death by her husband Misuku Mamura; son Owen Mamura; parents Tomihei and Kunie Arinaga; and brothers Naoto, Masashi, and Clifford Arinaga. Fujiko is survived by her daughter Gail (Hernando) Rombaoa; son Nathan (Pranorm) Mamura; daughter-in-law Judy Mamura; brother Tom Arinaga; sister Rachel Tamura; sister-in-law Esther Arinaga; grandchildren Naomi (Jason) Tanaka, Matthew (Nikki) Mamura, Melissa (William) LeFever, Maya Mamura, Marcie Mamura, and Clare Mamura; great-grandchildren Aubree and Isabelle Mamura; and many neices and nephews. Fujiko will be forever remembered by her family and friends. Private services were held at Hosoi Garden Mortuary on March 7, 2018. Friends may join the family at the Lihue Hongwanji Mission on April 21, 2018. Visitation begins at 4 p.m., followed by services at 5 p.m. Flowers may be sent to the Lihue Hongwanji Mission. If you have any questions regarding the services, please feel free to contact the family or Gail Rombaoa. Lihue Hongwanji Mission Address: 3-3530 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766 Phone: (808) 245-6262 E-Mail: lihuehong@hawaiiantel.net Website: https://www.lihuehongwanjimission.com Fujiko’s Honolulu Star-Advertiser obituary can be found here: http://obits.staradvertiser.com/author/honolulu-star-advertiser-obituaries/page/3/ Fujiko’s Kauai Garden Isle obituary can be found here: http://www.thegardenisland.com/2018/03/21/obituaries/obituaries-for-wednesday-march-21-2018/ A private Facebook group has been set up for family and friends to keep in touch. Please feel free to join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/MamuraAndOhana/