Mamoru Hidaka, Karate Pioneer in Jarabacoa, Passes Away: A Sporting Legacy

Jarabacoa – The community deeply regrets the passing of Mr. Mamoru Hidaka, a key figure in local history and a member of the founding family of the Japanese Agricultural Colony of Jarabacoa. The news has generated great sorrow among the residents, who remember his important contribution to the cultural and sporting development of the region. Mamoru Hidaka, brother of Tony Hidaka, left an indelible mark, especially in the field of karate, a discipline to which he was closely linked. His legacy will endure in the memory of those who had the privilege of knowing him and sharing with him.

A Legacy of Values

He will be remembered for his human qualities and his dedication to the community. Along with his family, Mamoru Hidaka significantly contributed to the strengthening of the martial values that have been transmitted through generations in Jarabacoa. The death occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The funeral services are being held this Wednesday the 4th, starting at 10:00 in the morning at the Blandino Funeral Home, located on Abraham Lincoln Avenue. Subsequently, at 3:00 in the afternoon, his remains will be transferred to the Cristo Redentor Cemetery to receive Christian burial.