Jon Kiyoshi Otani's Obituary
Jon Kiyoshi “Kiyo” Otani, 84, of Honolulu, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on December 25, 2021. Born on January 4, 1937, in Koloa, Kauai, to the late Toichi and Mineyo Otani. He is survived by his loving wife, Elsie A. Otani; children Debra (Matthew) Hart, Ryan Otani, Dane (Edie Lum) Otani, Cheryl (Scott) Nakai, Steven (Jill) Otani; 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Sandra (Ralph) Ichiyama. Predeceased by brothers Toshi Otani, Tom Otani, Miyoshi Otani and sister Helen Nitta. Private services were held.
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