TOMOKO O. TAIRA 89, of Waipahu, passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 25, 2017. She was born and raised in Nara, Japan and had also lived in Okinawa, Japan. She was a former employee of Shiro’s Saimin Haven. Predeceased by her son, Kenneth, she is survived by her husband, Kiyoshi "Apa"; son, Jon; daughter, Maria; sister, Kayoko; brother, Hiromoto; numerous nieces and nephews in Hawaii and Japan. Visitation 9am Saturday, January 06, 2018, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Service at 10am. Casual attire, no flowers. Inurnment 9:30, Monday, January 08, 2018, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary