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Celebrating the Life of an Amazing Soroptimist, Martha Chiyeka Komori Yasue

(1920-2022)

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Soroptimist International of Honolulu wishes to honor the amazing life and positive influence of Martha Yasue. 

Martha Chiyeka Komori Yasue passed peacefully on August 3, 2022, in Honolulu at the age of 102. Born May 22, 1920, the 4th child of Yoshitaro and Esther Komori's 7 children, Martha embraced life to the fullest, ready to meet the challenges of each day with her dynamic, outgoing personality.

A dedicated employee of the Queen's Medical Center, Martha retired as Manager of Business Services. She was voted "Credit Woman of the Year" in 1976 and 1977 by the Honolulu Credit Women International and received the "William G. Folder Merit Award" in 1977 for outstanding service by the Hospital Financial Management Association. 

Martha joined Soroptimist International of Honolulu in 1973, served as President of the organization in 1977 and 1978 and was considered a “Lifetime Member”, having served the club with much passion and dedication for 49 years.  

During her retirement, Martha focused her life on her "mind, body, and spirit." As a member of Kapahulu Bible Church, she always loved attending the church's worship services. Martha enjoyed socializing with others and, fortunately for her family and friends, was an excellent cook and baker. Her weekly regimen also included gardening as well as playing bridge and mahjong at the Ala Wai Community Center, activities that not only challenged her mind but also gave her much joy.

Martha was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She is survived by sons Allan and Glen (Judy), daughter Virginia Low, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private services were held, thanking the Lord for blessing Martha with a long life and keeping her happy and at peace in His care.

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The members of Soroptimist International of Honolulu will remember Martha as a lady of grace, positivity, a lot of spunk, a wonderful sense of humor, and a woman who truly lived life to the fullest.  She was our unofficial historian and an inspiration to us all.  We know that this is how Martha would’ve wanted us to remember her. 

Rest in love, our dear friend…