A “Kibei Nisei,” U.S. Veteran born in Hawaii, alumni of McKinley High School, creative & innovative entrepreneur, avid golfer and “Ambassador of Ala Wai CC.” From innovating S&S Saimin (a fully cooked, individually packed, instant frozen Saimin) in 1963, to sponsoring 20 children to Disneyland with Checkers & Pogo for 10 years, to sponsoring 15 seasons of the “S&S Junk Show” on KIKU Television, to sponsoring an annual golf tournament for S&S Saimin customers & suppliers, and to purchasing Aloha Maid Juice in 1981, Clarence lived a unique and flamboyant life, “his way.”

A first-generation immigrant from Kure City, Hiroshima, who survived Hiroshima and came to Hawaii at 19 years old. Raised 4 children, co-founded S&S Saimin, & quietly and profoundly affected the lives of everyone she touched. Marichan was elegant and fancy yet powerful in her discreet and unassuming way. She had a regal presence and was respected by all who knew her. Fiercely loyal, her observant nature emanated a knack of knowing what each one in her tribe needed most. She was inclusive and instilled the great importance of keeping family aligned and together. An innate philosopher, she gave each one of us a deep sense of belonging resulting in the expansive network of friends who found their way into her family. She anticipated and understood our needs. She epitomized and deserved the position of matriarch extraordinaire with her understanding and ability to bring out the best in everyone.