Sharilyn Gayle Masterson-Uohara

Sharilyn Gayle Masterson-Uohara obituary

Sharilyn Gayle Masterson-Uohara

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Nov

18

Visitation

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

Dodo Mortuary Chapel

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

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Nov

18

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Dodo Mortuary Chapel

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

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Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo

Sharilyn Masterson-Uohara Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo on Nov. 8, 2025.

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Mrs. Sharilyn Gayle Masterson-Uohara, age 78, of Pepeekeo, Hawaii, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2025. She was born in Port Townsend, Washington on December 31, 1946, and was a retired Ultrasound/X-Ray Technician. Sharilyn was known for her love of dogs, good food, and fine wine. She and her husband were avid canine competitors in dog sports and proud members of Big Island Scent Work.

Visitation will be held at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo, Hawaii on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Casual attire is requested.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. John Uohara of Pepeekeo; two sons: Matthew (Denise) Uohara of Los Angeles, California, and Dr. Michael (Casey) Uohara of Westchester, New York; and five cherished grandchildren.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

18

Visitation

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

Dodo Mortuary Chapel

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Send Flowers

Nov

18

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Dodo Mortuary Chapel

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo