JOAN AKIKO YABUSAKI KURASHIGE 87, of Honolulu, a retired teacher for the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind, passed away on November 2, 2017 at Kuakini Geriatric Care. She was born in Pahala, Hawaii. She is survived by her husband, Irwin; sons Brett (Melvina) and Greg (Ada); daughter, Traci (Lyman) Yokoo; brother, Derick Yabusaki; and by four grandchildren. Visitation is at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. The service begins at 6:00 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary