EDWARD TSUGIO SATO 78, of Aiea, peacefully passed in his sleep on Oct. 10, 2017. Born and raised in Haiku, Maui, Ed was also affectionately known as "Eriko," an Army veteran and retiree from Haw’n Bitumuls & Paving Co. after 40 years as a Loader Operator. He always embraced the opportunity to help others and loved and cared for his family and friends deeply. Ed always had a bright, contagious smile and will be missed immensely by all who loved him, especially his wife, Dora H. Sato; sons, Darrin (Pamie) Sato and Derek (Valerie) Sato; two granddaughters, Emree Sato and Lyla Sato; sisters, Janet Wakayama, Alma Murakami, Florence DeRego and Ethel Kawamura. Ed’s Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Mililani Mortuary, Mauka Chapel. Visitation: 9:30 a.m.; Services: 10:30 a.m. The family kindly requests no flowers and any cheerful attire. https://www.mililanimortuary.com/notices/EdwardEriko-Sato
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