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Dorothy Kuroiwa (front, center) celebrated her 107th birthday in February at Hee Hing restaurant in Kapahulu, surrounded by family: (front, from left) Amy Kuroiwa, Doris Noda, (back) Kenneth Kuroiwa, Caroline Harada, and Walter Kuroiwa of Hawaii Kai, who says his mom still lives independently, is very strong and makes her own breakfast and lunch - even though 'all her kids have aches and pains.' Photo from Walter Kuroiwa.