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Obituaries for August 21

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Elsie Mary Bredo, 83, of Waikoloa died Aug. 16. Born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada, she worked as a teacher’s aid and PSAP in elementary education and was an active member at the Kilohana United Methodist Church in Niu Valley, Oahu. Private services to be held. Survived by son John (Barbara) Bredo of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; daughter, Susan Bredo of Waikoloa; brother, John (Elsie) Hrynchuk of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada; sister, Doreen (Barry) Lohmon of Parksville, British Columbia, Canada; sister Marie (Mike) Sumner of Regina, Saskatchewan, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.

Fukuyo “Fuku” Hata, 80, of Hilo, died August 11 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Ka‘u, she was a retired nurse from Hilo Hospital and member of Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission, Kapualani Kumiai, Hilo Hospital Retirees, HGEA Retirees, and Queen’s Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association. Friends may call from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo; Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. No koden. Survived by son, Alan (Shellea) Hata of Hilo; daughters, Sandra Hata of Washington and Lisa Hata of Hilo; brother, Earl Mukai of Keaau; sisters, Lorraine (Herbert) Sueoka of Honolulu, Hiroko Kujubu of Hilo, Jane Hurtle of Kailua, Oahu, Frances (Arthur) Fernandez of California, Sarah Bernabe of Honolulu; sisters-in-law, Mildred Mukai, Paahana “Mary” Mukai, both of Hilo, Puanani Mukai of Keaau, Alice (Phillip) Spencer of Honolulu, Seiko Grote of Kona; brother-in-law, Daniel Hata of Kurtistown; one grandson, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.


Obituaries for August 22

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Martin Carvalho, 65, of Kealakekua died Aug. 18 at his residence. Born in Kohala, he was a carpenter, coffee farmer and construction laborer. Private services to be held followed by scattering of his ashes. For more information, call Ruby at 640-8251 or Bella at 328-2070. Survived by son, Martin (Lani) Carvalho Jr. of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Michele Carvalho of Kealakehe; brother, Ernest Caravalho of Ocean View; sisters, Isabel (George) Gomes of Honaunau, Ruby (Melvin) Gacusana of Hilo, Jennifer (Lynn) Beaudet of Ocean View and Doris Matias of Captain Cook; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several aunts and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Joseph “Tut” Keheana Kamoku Jr., 57, of Kailua-Kona died July 22 at the Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was a musical entertainer with the group, Aloha Aina, and entertained at the former Kona Hilton and Keauhou Beach hotels, as well as other popular venues in the Kona area. Friends may call at 2 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Kahaluu Beach Park’s large pavilion for a celebration of life. Casual attire, flowers welcome. Survived by companion, Joannavi Medeiros of Kailua-Kona; sister, Gwen (Jim) Garber of Kailua-Kona; brother, Paul Kamoku of Kailua-Kona; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for August 23

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Maxmin Pio Kanuha, 53, of Waimea died Aug. 3 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Kona, he was a construction laborer and also worked as a yardman and house cleaner and was a member of the Waimea Door of Faith Church and former member of the Kawaihae Canoe Club. Friends may call at 9 a.m. Aug. 31 at the Waimea Door of Faith Church for a 10 a.m. memorial service with burial to follow in the Waimea County Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Survived by mother, Molly Waikiki of Waimea; sisters, Stephanie Lopes and Faye (Robert) Kanuha Godsey, all of Waimea, Diane Akau Waikiki of Nankuli, Oahu; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Calvin Atsushi Kaya, 68, of Hilo died Aug. 14 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Pepeekeo, he was a retired baker at Kalanianaole School, a U.S. Army veteran, and member of Heritage Christian Fellowship. Friends may call from 4-5 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo; Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Survived by wife, Sheryl Kaya of Hilo; sons, Chad Kaya of Hilo, Ross (Mandy) Kaya of Wailuku, Maui, Ryan (Amber) Dawson-Kaya of Hilo, Shane (Ala DeConte) Kaya of Wailuku, Maui, Karl Sunagawa of Hilo; brother, Asami (Lei) Kaya of Hilo; sisters, Sadako Hashimoto of Torrance, Calif., Kazue (Ronald) Tsukayama of Torrance, Calif., Hiroko Gokan of Lihue, Kauai, Beatrice (Takashi) Tsutsui of Montebello, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Kazue Kaya of Hilo, Violet Kaya of Whittier, Calif.; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for August 25

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Sen Woo Fang, 81, of Mountain View died Aug. 17 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in China, he was the proprietor of Fang Pacific Nursery and member of the Hawaii Tea Society. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial Service at 10 a.m. Urn burial 12:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Casual attire; no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, James Yen Jen (Wei) Fang and Yen Wen (Mei Chiao) Fang of Mountain View; brothers, Sen Ming Fang and Sen Xia Fang of China; sister, Bi Yuen Fang of China; one granddaughter; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Leilehua Vivencia Racelis Galvez, 90, of Waikoloa died Aug. 21 at home. Born in Waialua, Oahu, she was a homemaker, retired secretary for the Guam Department of Education, member of Wesley United Methodist Church and choir, Waikoloa Community Church, Women’s Air Raid Defense (WARDS) and past worthy matron of The Order of the Eastern Star. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at Waikoloa Community Church, 68-3625 Paniolo Ave. Service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Debra (Charles) Morrison of Phoenix and Diane (John) Bobek of Waikoloa; sons, David (Lolita) Galvez of Honolulu and Dani (Eunice) Galvez of Las Vegas; hanai daughter, Michiko Tarumi of Japan; brothers, Pedro (Rose) Racelis Jr., of Kailua-Kona and Ben (Susan) Racelis of Texas; sister, Aloha (Raymond) Carvalho of Honolulu; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for August 26

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Hazel Ayako Aoyagi, 91, of Captain Cook died Aug. 16 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Hilo, she was a retired bookkeeper for State Auto Parts and member of Kona Business Professional Women’s Club, Hiroshima Kenjin Kai, Kona Fukuoka Kenjin Kai, Kona Hongwanji, Keei Makai Kumiai and Keei Buddhist Church. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at Kona Hongwanji Mission in Kealakekua. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Brenda (Earl) Matsuyama of Kealakekua and Sharon (Albert) Langsi of Honaunau; brother, Kazumi (Jane) Muraki of California; sister, Helena Muraki of Honolulu; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Friedrich “Fritz” Fisher Bell, 63, of Volcano died Aug. 13. Born in St. Louis, he owner/innkeeper for Tara Firma Inn, a retired self-employed carpenter and U.S. Air Force veteran. Private services. Survived by wife, Kate Bell of Volcano; hanai brother, Hans (Trish) Bell of St. Louis; sisters-in-law, Marian Moore of St. Louis and Nancy (Thomas) McGibony of Georgia; brothers-in-law, Joseph Moore and Matthew Moore of St. Louis; sons, Jason Bell and Matthew Bell; sister, Mitzie (Tom) Cochran of Arizona. Fratz will be missed by many loved ones on the mainland and here in Hawaii. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for August 27

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Tai Young Chung, 83, of Hilo died Aug. 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a county Department of Water Supply engineer, businessman and U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Services held. Survived by wife, Myrtle Chung; daughter, Siara (Roger) Acdal; sister, Ruth (Haruo) Shigezawa; sisters-in-law, Yoshino Chung and Takiko Chung; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kiyoe Tanioka, 96, of Mililani, Oahu, formerly of Keaau, died Aug. 12 in Mililani. She was born in Waipahu, Oahu. Private services; no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Harold Tanioka; daughters, Clara Hirota, Sandra Okubo and Gail Brady; brother, Katsuro Hara; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary, Honolulu.

Obituaries for August 27

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Tai Young Chung, 83, of Hilo died Aug. 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a county Department of Water Supply engineer, businessman and U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Services held. Survived by wife, Myrtle Chung; daughter, Siara (Roger) Acdal; sister, Ruth (Haruo) Shigezawa; sisters-in-law, Yoshino Chung and Takiko Chung; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kiyoe Tanioka, 96, of Mililani, Oahu, formerly of Keaau, died Aug. 12 in Mililani. She was born in Waipahu, Oahu. Private services; no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Harold Tanioka; daughters, Clara Hirota, Sandra Okubo and Gail Brady; brother, Katsuro Hara; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary, Honolulu.

Obituaries for August 28

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Tuesday Kapiolani Horcajo, 52, of Pahoa died Aug. 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service/celebration of life at 4 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire; flowers and leis welcome. Survived by sons, Guy Kelii Davis, Keola Iaukea-Naki, Kamanaoa Iaukea-Naki, Alii Okalani Naki, Regis Joseph Nolan Jr. and Kapono Nolan of Hawaii Island; daughters, Joycee-Ann Parengit, Blossom Davis, Amy Nolan and Aloha Nolan of Hawaii Island; other family and friends. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Evelyn Kalani Hui, 73, of Waimea died July 30 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in North Kohala, she was a retired pantry/food prep cook for Mauna Lani Bay Resort & Bungalows, the Mauna Lani Orchid and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Celebration of life 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Spencer Beach Park pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Bernette (John) Collo and Camilla Mahuna of Waimea, Dorothy (Gary) Souza of Kawaihae; son, Campbell Hui Jr. of Waimea; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.


Obituaries for August 30

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Alejandria “Alice” Gabonia Deuibar, 87, of Ocean View died Aug. 22 at home. Born in Pupukea, Oahu, she was a certified nurse’s aide, caregiver, former cafeteria assistant at Kamehameha School, custodian at Leeward Bowl, self-employed lunch wagon owner and a vendor at Kam Swap Meet. No services. Survived by her son, Nazarene (Rhona) Deuibar of Ocean View; brother, Juan Gabonia of Philippines; sisters, Paula Barrett and Abondia Esmenia of Honolulu; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

John F. Houlton, 65, of Keaau died Aug. 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Sonoma, Calif., he was a Vietnam-era veteran in the U.S. Armed Forces. Services pending. No known survivors. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for August 31

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Ralph Benoit, 91, of Hilo died Aug. 26. Born in Massachusetts, he was retired from the Civil Service. Private services held. Survived by spouse, Sumie Benoit of Hilo; son, William (Jodie) Benoit of California; daughter, Deirdre Benoit of Hilo; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

Reginald “Reggie” Hideo Yamano, 62, of Bishop, Texas, and formerly of Pahala died Sept. 17, 2012, in Texas. Born in Pahala, he was an aircraft mechanic for NAS-Kingsville in Texas and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Friends may call 4-5 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Mika Womack of Riviera, Texas; mother, Miharu Yamano of Hilo; brothers, Terrence Yamano of Kona and Wendell Yamano of Hilo; sister, Corrine Yamano of Hilo; two nephews; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 1

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Robert “Rabbit” Henry Correa, 62, of Hilo died Aug. 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a construction worker. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Thy Word Ministries. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Potluck luncheon to follow. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Sonia Correa of Hilo; daughters, Paula Correa, Rayna Correa, Shawna Aquino and Selina Custodio, all of Honolulu; sons, Jorden Afoa and Henry Correa-Young, both of Honolulu; mother, Barbara Jean Correa of Honolulu; sisters, Alma Enos and Debra Paishon, all of Honolulu; brothers, Cory Correa and Gary Correa, both of Honolulu, and Henry William Correa of Florida; 22 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

George Keoki Kela, 66, of Long Beach, Calif., died July 29 in Long Beach. Born in Keaukaha, he was a retired Bekins truck driver in Los Angeles, a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and member of Onomea Rangers softball team. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Puhi Bay in Keaukaha. Survived by wife, Colleen L. Kela of Hilo; children, Emmalani Kela of Hilo, Stacie Kela of Gardena, Calif., Kristen Kela-Liggins (Britain) of Montclair, Calif., and John Kela (Brenda) of Long Beach; sisters, Ellen Lainaholo (Shephard), Patience Brown (Samson) and Laverne Lewis of Hilo; brothers, Richard Kela Sr. of Hilo and Eric Kela (Diane) of Cypress, Calif.; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, Fullerton, Calif.

Obituaries for September 2

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Sharyn Shizuko Masukawa, 85, of Hilo died Thursday at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired account clerk for Nick’s Garage. Friends may call from 2-3 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Christian Fellowship, Kupulau; celebration of life at 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Survived by daughters, Lenora (Wayne) Matsuda and Roxane (Anthony, Jr.) Rodrigues, both of Hilo; sons, Keith Masukawa of Kona and Duane Masukawa of Hilo; sister-in-law, Elaine (Eugene) Young of Honolulu; brothers-in-law, Tadashi Iseri and Hiroshi Kitsutani, both of Hilo; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Manuel “Manny” Ancheta Ternura, Jr., 61, of Waimea, died Aug. 22 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Gattaran, Cagayan, Philippines, he was a laundry sorter for the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Visitation from 5-6 p.m. Sunday at St. James Episcopal Church, Waimea. Service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcomed. Survived by wife, Imelda Ternura of Waimea; daughter, Princess Rafol of Hilo; numerous sisters and brothers in the Philippines. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 3

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Everett Alfred Adams, 83, of Hilo died Aug. 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in San Francisco, he was a retired salesman for 3M-Hawaii and a U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant during the Korean War. Committal service 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 at National Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl), Honolulu. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, MaryLou Adams of Hilo; daughter, Deborah Mann of Hilo; son, James (Victoria) Adams of Honolulu; sisters, Joyce (Tom) Alden of California and Beverly (John) Amadi of Boston; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.

Valentina “Tina” Mahuna, 86, of Waimea died Aug. 29 at home. Born in Laupahoehoe, she was a retired cook for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, worked at KFC in Waimea and was a member of Alu Like. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial at Kukaiau County Cemetery. Survived by son, Calvert D. Mahuna of Waimea; daughters, Valarie Ann Santos of Reno, Nev., and Iris M. (Wayne) Boteilho of Paauilo; hanai son, Bert (Carol) Imada of Honokaa; hanai daughter, Violet Nobriga of Kalopa; sisters, Ruth Navalta, Lucy (David) Meyer and Ruby Hicks of Hilo, Mary Alfiler of Paauilo, Beatrice (Sonny) Narte of California; brother, Thomas Ynigues of Honolulu; brother-in-law, Richard (Aiko) Mahuna of Kaneohe; sisters-in-law, Margaret Ynigues of Paauilo, Eleanor Mahuna of California, Elizabeth Lee Loy and Rachel Mahuna of Hilo, Ethel Mahi of Waikoloa, Mildred Kanakanui of Honolulu, and Noelani Mahuna of Big Island; 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for September 4

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Terumi “Teri” Nakahara, 77, of Hilo died Aug. 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a data entry operator for KTA Super Stores and member of Puna Hongwanji Mission and Hauoli Kumiai. Services held. No flowers or koden. Survived by daughter, Glynis (Van Okamura) Nakahara of San Francisco; brothers, Edward (Helen) Oshiba of Harbor City, Calif., Masaaki Oshiba and Yoshito Oshiba of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Alice Oshiba of Riverside, Calif., and Fumie Sayegusa of Torrance, Calif.; brothers-in-law, Sueo Nakahara of Laurel, Md., Shigeru Nakahara of Westminster, Calif., Jitsuo (Pat) Nakahara of Bothell, Wash., and Koae Fuse of Kurtistown; 2 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Matilde Medrano Corpuz, 70, of Kona, died Aug. 28 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in the Philippines, she was retired as a food handler for McDonald’s in Kona. Funeral services Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Kailua-Kona, 75-230 Kalani St. Visitation at 8 a.m. Services at 9 a.m. Burial at 12:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Cemetery in Hilo. Survived by husband, Aquilino Corpuz Sr. of Kailua-Kona; son, Leo (Leonila) Ibasco of Hong Kong; stepsons, Aquilino (Rose Marie) Corpuz Jr. of the Philippines and Rolando (Elda) Corpuz of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Maty Ann Ibasco of Canada; stepdaughters Fellie (Danny) Albano of Keaau, Elsa (Rey) Oriarte of the Philippines and Evelyn (Jose) Remelb of Keaau; brothers, Apolinario Medrano of Waianae, Arnolfo (Anselma) Medrano of the Phillipines and Ricardo Medrano of Waianae; 22 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

Obituaries for September 5

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Dorothy J. Gambsky, 86, of Volcano died Aug. 15 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Mountain View, she was housewife and a member of the St. Theresa Catholic Church in Mountain View. Friends may call Monday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Visitation from 9-10 a.m.; funeral services at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial to follow at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 1. Survived by sons, Joseph C. (Barbara J.) Gambsky and Demetri P. Gambsky of Volcano; sisters, Olivia Martin of Hilo and Ann Murphy of Chicago; sister in-law, Angelina Gambsky of Glenwood; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Helen Cabasal Garcia, 73, of Kailua-Kona died Saturday at the Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Isabela, Philippines, she was an associate at Walmart in Kailua-Kona. Friends may call at 1 p.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Holualoa for a 2 p.m. funeral service. Casual attire; flowers accepted. Survived by husband, Jose Garcia Sr., of Kailua-Kona; sons, Joel (Louisa) Garcia and Jose (Haidi) Garcia Jr., both of the Philippines, and Jerry Garcia of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Loren (Abdon) De La Cruz of Miami, Miriam Galang and Marie Jean Labayane of the Philippines; brothers, Dominador (Belen) Cabasal, Lope (Panching) Cabasal, both of the Philippines, and Manolo (Mary) Cabasal of Abilene, Texas; sisters, Nellie Malana and Roseann (Fratz) Gaffud of the Philippines and Virginia (Jacques) Gervis of Rhode Island; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.


Obituaries for September 6

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Ted Satomi Tanimoto, 88, of Hilo died July 25 at his residence. Born in Papaaloa, he was a retired electrician. He was also a member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Laupahoehoe High School Class of 1943, Big Island Beekeepers Association, Kapualani Kumiai and a life time member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Private services held. Survived by sisters, Betty (Asamitsu) Hiromura and Myrtle (George) Nakasato, both of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Kazue Tanimoto of Hilo; brother-in-law, Kenichi (Ruth) Yotsuji of Hilo; caregiver, Kanani Alfiche of Mountain View; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

James Juzo Masuko, 96, of Hilo died Aug. 15 at the Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Waimalu, Oahu, he was a retired longshoreman for HT&T and tour driver for the former Slim Holt Tours. Private services held. No flowers. No koden. Survived by son, Glenn Masuko of Honolulu; daughters, Alberta Takashiba of Hilo, Mary Masuko of Hilo and May (Greg) Navarro of Papaikou; sister, Mitsue Tanaka of San Jose, Calif.; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for Sept. 7

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Dolores Rainey, 75, of Pahoa died Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Los Angeles, Calif. Private scattering of ashes. Survived by brothers, Ned Lyle, Craig Silva, and Terry Silva, all of California; sisters, Nancy Pickett and Toni Smith, both of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com.

Kathryn “Kathy” Ann Rush, 68, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 30 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she retired after 45 years of service from Liberty House and Macy’s. Private services to be held. Survived by brother, Hank (Reba Mae) Silva of Holualoa; sister, Joy (Steve Haney) Foster-Haney of Kailua-Kona; nephews, four grand-nephews and a grand-niece. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for Sept. 8

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Rose V. Alip, 71, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 20 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Waipio Valley, she was a retired paramedical assistant for Hilo Medical Center, a former bus driver for Laupahoehoe Transportation Co. and Bragado Bus Service and member of of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kona 1st Ward. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Honokaa. Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Leroy Alip of Kailua-Kona; sons, Leroy (Kaylene) Alip Jr. of Honokaa, Robert Alip and Dwayne Alip of Kona; daughter, Carrie (Sam) Pung of Honokaa; brother, John (Elaine) Ventura of Kawaihae; sisters, Josephine Amaral of Kohala, Priscilla (Chester) Hetrick of Las Vegas, Carmen (Paul) Green of Maui and Antonia Balicanta of Oahu; sister-in-law, Raylene Ventura of Honokaa; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Laurie Lei Quintal Araujo-Stuebgen, 60, of Pahoa died Aug. 31 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was proprietor of Laurie Leis Laminates and an ex-bartender at Hale Inu, Town & Country, and Green Door. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Saturday at 16-2043 37th Ave. in Pahoa. Celebration of life at 2 p.m. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by husband, Jeffrey Stuebgen of Pahoa; mother, Lauriette Fields of Keaau; brother, Frank Kai (Haroldeen) Quintal of Kurtistown; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.

Obituaries for September 9

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James Michael Haines, 73, of Pahoa died Friday, Aug. 23. Born in California. Survived by mother, Erva Farnsworth of Pahoa; sister, Bridget Milligan of Alaska; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo.

Dolly Jane Davis Stevens, 60, of Waimea died at Tuesday, July 30, at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Pahala, she was a homemaker and caregiver. She was also a pastor of New Beginnings Assembly of God Church. Friends may call at the Kahilu Town Hall (Mana Christian Ohana Church) in Waimea, on Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon, memorial service at 10 a.m. Private urn committal to be held at a later date. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Strickland Stevens of Waimea; daughters, Romona Stevens of Waimea, and Anginette (Jason) Palacol of Waimea; hanai daughter, Keola Stevens of Waimea; son, Isaiah (Ka‘iu Akau) Stevens of Waimea; hanai sons, Onipaa Stevens of Waimea, Kaimi Stevens of Waimea, and Kukini Stevens of Waimea; brothers, McKinley (Wendy) Davis Jr. of Naalehu, and Melvin (Eunice) Davis of Discovery Harbor, Ka‘u; hanai brothers, Rudy (Corrine) Kaupu of Ocean View, and Nelson (Bernie) Kaupu of Ocean View; sisters, Juann Kai of Hilo, Lena Mae (Bryan) Davis-Natividad of Pahala, Angie (Clifford) Okimoto of Naalehu, Velma (James) Tanaka of Hilo, and Rochel Davis of Pahala; sisters-in-law, Wanda Odette of Arizona, Winifred Baker of Waimea, and Nellie Sonza-Novera of Illinois; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Inc., Hilo.

Obituaries for September 9

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James Michael Haines, 73, of Pahoa died Friday, Aug. 23. Born in California. Survived by mother, Erva Farnsworth of Pahoa; sister, Bridget Milligan of Alaska; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo.

Dolly Jane Davis Stevens, 60, of Waimea died at Tuesday, July 30, at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Pahala, she was a homemaker and caregiver. She was also a pastor of New Beginnings Assembly of God Church. Friends may call at the Kahilu Town Hall (Mana Christian Ohana Church) in Waimea, on Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon, memorial service at 10 a.m. Private urn committal to be held at a later date. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Strickland Stevens of Waimea; daughters, Romona Stevens of Waimea, and Anginette (Jason) Palacol of Waimea; hanai daughter, Keola Stevens of Waimea; son, Isaiah (Ka‘iu Akau) Stevens of Waimea; hanai sons, Onipaa Stevens of Waimea, Kaimi Stevens of Waimea, and Kukini Stevens of Waimea; brothers, McKinley (Wendy) Davis Jr. of Naalehu, and Melvin (Eunice) Davis of Discovery Harbor, Ka‘u; hanai brothers, Rudy (Corrine) Kaupu of Ocean View, and Nelson (Bernie) Kaupu of Ocean View; sisters, Juann Kai of Hilo, Lena Mae (Bryan) Davis-Natividad of Pahala, Angie (Clifford) Okimoto of Naalehu, Velma (James) Tanaka of Hilo, and Rochel Davis of Pahala; sisters-in-law, Wanda Odette of Arizona, Winifred Baker of Waimea, and Nellie Sonza-Novera of Illinois; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Inc., Hilo.

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