Mrytle T. Kunitake

Mrytle T. Kunitake obituary, Hilo, HI

Mrytle T. Kunitake

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Kona Memorial Park

75-5553 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, HI 96725

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Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens

76-6280 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona, HI 96740

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Mrytle Kunitake Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jul. 22, 2025.
Mrytle T. Kunitake, 96, of Holualoa, Hawaii, died, July 4, 2025, at Kona Community Hospital. Born December 23, 1928, in Hilo, Hawaii, she was a home maker and coffee picker, and member of the Waiaha Kumiai. Funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. August 7, 2025, at Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens (formerly Kona Outdoor Circle) located at 76-6280 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI. 96740; noon burial at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. The family requests casual attire. She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (Ken) Yamamoto of Mt. View, and Laura Kunitake of Holualoa; sisters, Julia Kawasaki of Hilo, Helen (Kazumasa) Okamoto of Keaau, and Jeanette Tanaka of Honolulu; granddaughter, Shaura (Bricen) Cabel; great grandchildren Triton and Taryn Cabel; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

2

Burial

12:00 p.m.

Kona Memorial Park

75-5553 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, HI 96725

Send Flowers

Aug

7

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens

76-6280 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Send Flowers