It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Dr. Victor Mori. Dr. Mori was a prominent third-generation Honolulu physician who worked as a surgeon for thirty years (1959-1989). He was also the grandson of Dr. Tasuku Harada, the first professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Hawai‘i. Dr. Mori was a generous supporter of the Center. He attended UHM Center for Japanese Studies’ public lectures and seminars frequently, and created a scholarship fund that continues to generously support Japan-focused graduate students at UHM today.
He is survived by his son Michael and daughter Karin, three grandsons (Victor, Vincent, and Kainoa), his sister Margaret Hirozawa, and brother Ramsay. He is predeceased by wife Marilyn Jean, brother Arthur, sister Pearl and son Russell.
Please refer to the following for more information on Dr. Mori.
Donations in Dr. Mori’s memory can be sent to either the Tasuku Harada Educational Fund giving.uhfoundation.org/give-now (enter fund number 12354902) or to the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii jcch.com/donate.