Donald Shigeru Matsunaga passed away on September 26 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Shirley Matsunaga, who preceded him in passing. Don will be deeply missed by his stepchildren Bruce and Sharon Richmond, Vicki Mahoney, and Wendy Crow and was much-loved by his four grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings. Don was an avid gardener who was especially proud of his fruit trees and tomatoes and was a master contractor.
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