Obituaries for November 30

November 30, 2013, 2:05 am

Cecilia Mokiao King Boudreaux, 69, of Hilo died Nov. 10. She was born in Kamuela, she was retired as a senior employee for the County. Memorial services will be held Friday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Visitation at 5 p.m., service at 6 p.m. A second gathering will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Leleiwi Beach Park. Survived by son, Ken Rio Kehau King of Hilo; daughters, Gina Kehau King-Pa, Denise Lucille King Mossman and Rebecca King-Mossman, all of Hilo; brothers, Robert Perreira of Kona, William Mokiao III and Matthew Mokiao, both of Honolulu; sister, Lei Mokiao Yoshioka of Hilo; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

Katherine Tirrell, 92, of Keaukaha died Nov. 8. Born in Honomu. Funeral services will be held Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter – Day Saints. Visitation at 9 a.m., service at 11 a.m. Survived by sons, Timothy (Gwen) Tirrell of Hilo and Charles (Annette) Tirrell III of Texas; daughters, Merle (Dean) Kukona and Charlene (Howard) Pe‘a, both of Hilo; sister, Lily Hokoana of Honolulu; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

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Obituaries for December 1

December 1, 2013, 2:05 am

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Rebecca Peke Abraham Baji, 87, of Hilo died Nov. 17 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hawaii, she was a retired aide for Hawaii Island Adult Center and member of Thy Word Ministries Faith Center of Hawaii. Visitation 9–10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Thy Word Ministries Faith Center of Hawaii. Celebration of life at 10 a.m.. Aloha attire. Survived by sons, Marshall (Patricia) Baji Jr. of Pahoa and Wade (Cynthia) Baji Sr. of Naalehu; daughter, Maylene Baji Teregeyo of Hilo; brothers, William Abraham and Jack Odani Sr. of Hilo, Timothy (Katherine) Papalimu of Papaikou; sister, Ruth Papalimu of Hilo; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Renate Eva-Maria Gassmann, 67, of Volcano, formerly of Maui, died Nov. 18 at home. Born in Germany, she was a retired veterinarian and member of numerous environmental and conservation organizations. Private services on Maui at a later date. Survived by son, Kai Duvall of Honolulu; daughter, Anna Duvall of Portland, Ore.; brother, Klaus Gassmann of Germany; sister, Helga Gassmann of Germany. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Obituaries for December 2

December 2, 2013, 12:59 pm

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Antonio “Tony” Gomera, 77, of Ookala died Sunday, Nov. 17, at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Paauilo, he was a retired factory mechanic for the former Hamakua Sugar Company in Ookala and Honokaa. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Papaaloa, a musician for the church choir and he played the baritone ukulele. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a self-employed farmer and yard cleaning serviceman. Friends may call Saturday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Papaaloa; Visitation from 8-10 a.m.; Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by wife, Veronica M. Souza Gomera of Ookala; daughter, Antanette (Paul) Tam Sing of Honolulu; sons, Lawrence M. (Christina Tina) Gomera of Honokaa and Terrance A. (Marsee Kanani) Gomera of Ookala; nine grandchildren; hanai sons, Bert (Gina) Braley of Spanaway, Wash., Gabe Shawn Gomera of Hilo, Wesley Salboro of Papaaloa and Royden Lukzen of Ookala; hanai daughters, Bridgette (Shawn) Kalles of Vancouver, Wash., and Valerie (Sonny) Poindexter of Ookala; brothers, Lucino (Isabell) Gomera of Paauilo, Domingo Gomera of Ookala, Daniel Gomera and Gabriel (Verna) Gomera of Hilo; sisters, Cris Poligratis of Kawaihae, Julia (Joseph) Costa of Honokaa, Oria (Roger) Michaelis of California and May (Gerald) Otomo of Hilo; sister-in-law, Evelyn Gomera of Paauilo; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Herbert Lee, 60, of Keaukaha died Nov. 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Nov. 30, 1952, in Hilo, he was a retired maintenance supervisor on Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Services held. Send all condolences to 221 Baker Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by brothers, Kekapa Lee of Honolulu, Ronald (Moki) Lee Sr. of Keaukaha, Richard (Judy) Lee of Wisconsin; sisters, Sandra (Matt) Lum of Keaukaha, Arlene (Sheldon De Aguiar) Mullen of Kaumana; brother-in-law, Eugene A. Mika of Honolulu; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Obituaries for December 3

December 3, 2013, 2:05 am

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Shayne Tristan Uyeda, 44, of Miami, Fla., and formerly of the Big Island, died Oct. 19 at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami. Born in Honolulu, he served in the United States Air Force and was regional manager for Burberry Ltd. Inc. Private services. Survived by partner, Sergio Moreno of Miami; mother, Darolyn Tanigawa of Keaau; sisters, Coreen (Chris) Roddie and Kami Tanigawa, both of Keaau, and Sharian (Jesse) Stacy of Waikoloa; brother, Ricky (Katy) Halualani of Kona; grandparents, Joe (Rose) Calica of Keaau; numerous nieces, nephews, aunta, uncles and cousins.

JoAnn M. Courtney-Suttle, 60, of Kurtistown died Nov. 24 at her home. Born in Honolulu, she was the parish secretary, a religious education coordinator, and an active member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Mountain View. Friends may call from 9-10 a.m. Monday at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Mountain View; Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at noon at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No.2. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Ed Suttle; daughters, Martha-Ann (Cory) Aukai, Gabrielle Suttle, Amanda (Chris) O’Farrell; mother, Thelma Chung-Courtney; sister, Lynette (Tom) Noa; brother, Thomas (Renee) Courtney; five grandchildren, a niece, a nephew, and two grandnieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Obituaries for December 4

December 4, 2013, 2:05 am

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John Jong Son Pai, 84, of Kapaa died Nov. 12 at his home. Born in Hilo, he was retired as an accountant with Inter-Island Resorts. Celebration of life to be held Saturday, Dec. 14, at Sacred Heart’s Church in Pahoa; Visitation at 9 a.m.; Mass at 10:30 a.m. Private inurnment at a later date. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. Survived by sons, John Paul Pai, Michael (Lisa) Pai, Jason Pai, George Pai; three daughters, Mona (John) Neill, Alethea (William) Konanui, Sara Pai; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Hariet Brott; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

Diosdada “Dading” Mendoza Natividad’s obituary in the Tuesday, Dec. 3, edition contained incorrect information. The all-night vigil will be held at the family residence in Paradise Park, Keaau. Also, among her survivors is daughter Divina (Benjamin) Duran of Pahoa.

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Obituaries for December 5

December 5, 2013, 2:05 am

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Gerald “Jerry” Michael Lange, 81, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 17 in his home. Born in Chicago, Ill., he was an electronics technician in the U.S. Navy, worked for General Electric and Siemens Electronics, was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Yacht Harbor Club and the G.O.P. Friends may call at noon Dec. 14 at the Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club at Honokohau Harbor for a 1 p.m. memorial service. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. Loose flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Charlene Lange of Kailua-Kona; son, Mark (Janet) Lange of Malibu, Calif.; daughters, Cindy (Mark) Lange Guilfoyle of Palmdale, Calif., Diana Lange of Chatsworth, Calif., Mary Jane Lange of France; stepson, Shanen Tasaka of Tucson, Ariz.; stepdaughter, Arris Ragan of Kailua-Kona; brother, Ray Lange of Bellevue, Wash.; brothers-in-law, Dane (Nancy) Tasaka of Sacramento, Calif., Clyde (Junedale) Tasaka of Waikoloa; sister-in-law, Syvell (Terrence) De Rego of Honokaa; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Fumie Fujii, 91, of Honolulu died Nov. 19 at Hospice Hawaii Kailua Home. Born in Hakalau, she worked as a Realtor. Private services held. Survived by sister, Michiko (Hiroshi) Nishida of Honolulu; brother, Edwin (Iris) Fujii of Gardena, Calif.; and nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc.

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Obituaries for December 7

December 7, 2013, 2:05 am

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Takashi “Tak” Miki, 89, of Pahala died Nov. 21 at the Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Kawainui, he was a retired warehouse floorman for the former Ka‘u Sugar Co. and member of the Pahala Hongwanji Mission. Private services held. Survived by wife, Lillian “Lilly” Miki of Pahala; brothers, Tadashi (Asako) Miki of Honolulu, Ernest (Kay) Miki of Honolulu and Lawrence Miki of Hilo; sisters, Sadame Ota of Pahala, Tsukimi (Mitsuo) Murashige of Hilo, Michie Kuwaye of Hilo and Carol (Donald) Fujii of Wailuku, Maui; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Rick Clayton Brown, 50, Kailua-Kona died Nov. 22 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Burbank, Calif., he was a finish carpenter, former drummer for Crystal Image and an artist. Friends may call at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at Mokuaikaua Church in Kailua-Kona for a 12:30 p.m. memorial service. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Emi Brown of Kailua-Kona; mother, Judy (Richard) Harrison of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Scott (Diane) Brown of Ramona, Calif., Ronald Brown of Henderson, Nev., and Michael Brown of Brigantine, N.J.; sister, Shari (Scott) Lindenberg of Kailua-Kona; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Obituaries for December 8

December 8, 2013, 2:05 am

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Alice Filoteo Legaspi, 91, of Hilo, died Nov. 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Waiakea, she retired from Kilauea Inn, K K Tei Restaurant, and the 50th State Bar. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo and a client of Hawaii Island Adult Care. Visitation from 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Section C. Aloha and casual attire. Survived by son, Roy (Shirley) Legaspi of Hilo; daughters, Estrelleta “Lita” (Glenn) Taguchi, Eleanor (John) Bello and Marcella Stroh, each of Hilo; sisters, Anita Cadaoas and Lillian Naihe, both of Hilo; brothers, Larry (Shirley) Castillias and Ronald (Donna) Castillias, both of Puna; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Napoleon “Nappy” Kealoha Haena, 76, of Keaau, died Nov. 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran. Visitation from 9-11 a.m. Friday at New Hope Christian Fellowship, 840 Kupulau Road, Hilo; celebration of Life at 11 a.m. Private urn burial to be held. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Fay (Sheldon) Karratti of Hilo; sister, Rosemarylee (Sam) Dwight of Carson City, Calif.; granddaughter, Jasmin (Keoni) Lester of Hilo; great-granddaughter, Kyla Lester of Hilo; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Obituaries for December 9

December 8, 2013, 9:20 pm

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Freddie “Dago” Ennith Kaholoaa, 68, of Mountain View died Nov. 24 at Hospice of Hilo’s Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Waipio Valley, he was a plasterer, a member of the Mason & Plasterers Union Local 630, the proprietor of Kaholoaa’s Hale, and a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Visitation will take place from noon-3 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; memorial service at 1 p.m. Celebration of life for family at 4 p.m. at their residence. Casual attire. No flowers. Survived by spouse, Charlyn Kaholoaa of Mountain View; sons, Keoni (Precilla) Kaholoaa and Keoki Kaholoaa, both of Keaau; brothers, Derwin (Geri) Kaholoaa of Honokaa, Solomon (Bobbie) Kaholoaa of Hilo, William (Caroline) Kaholoaa of Hoolehua, Molokai, and Jeremiah (Raina) Kaholoa’a of Kahalui, Maui; sisters, Eunice Thompson of Eclectic, Ala., Mary (Harry) Cabrera of Kohala and Rachel Kaholoaa of Hilo; numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com.

Wendy Joyce Fletcher, 60, of Keaau died Wednesday at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, she was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. No services. Survived by sons, Jason Skeba of Phoenix and Chris Sprauge of Philadelphia; companion, Arthur Molter of Keaau; three grandchildren. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com.

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Obituaries for December 10

December 10, 2013, 2:05 am

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Boyson Kaimilani Brown Sr., 69, of Hilo died Dec. 1 at home. He was a professional entertainer and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Dec. 15 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial services at noon. Celebration of His life 1 p.m. at Puhi Bay. Casual attire; no loose flowers, lei welcome. Survived by wife, Kalei Brown of Hilo; sons, William (Darla) Brown of Hilo and Boyson Kaimilani Brown Jr. of Honolulu; daughter, Ashley (Thomas) Bermudes of Washington state; several stepchildren; brother, Elson “Bobo” (Lyn) Brown of Hilo; hanai brother, Larry (Charlie) Nakama of Mililani; sister, Bunette “Haunani” (Stanley) Yurong of Hilo; grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Veronica Ibera, 82, of Keaau died Dec. 2 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Olaa, she was a homemaker. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial services/celebration of life at 7 p.m. Casual attire. Urn committal 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Alae Cemetery, section K. Survived by daughters, Maggie (David) Shapiro of Oahu and Carolyn (Jacinto Jr.) Conol of Mountain View; brothers, Pete Nelmida of Nevada and Monico Nelmida of Oahu; sister, Herminia Quero of Keaau; six grandchildren and six-great grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Obituaries for November 18

November 19, 2013, 2:05 am

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LaDonna "Nohea" Gayle Clarke, 83, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 15 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Minneapolis, she was a homemaker and a former hula dancer for George Naope Kupuna Hula Halau. Private services to be held. Survived by husband, Eugene Bill Clarke of Kailua-Kona; brother, Richard Rosland of Las Vegas. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

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Obituaries for November 20

November 20, 2013, 10:12 am

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John Dennis Rodrigues Jr., 36, of Keaau died Nov. 9 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a cook for Blane's Drive Inn. Private services held. Survived by mother, Juanita Rivera of Honolulu; son, Thaizen Ribordy of Keaau; sisters, Sabrina Leonard of Texas, Angela Rodrigues of California and Rainy Rodrigues of Iowa; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home in Hilo.

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Obituaries for November 22

November 22, 2013, 2:05 am

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Kiyomi Hagio, 91, of Volcano died Nov. 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahoa, she was the co-proprietor of H. Hagio Farm and a member of Taishoji Soto Mission, Taishoji Fujinkai, and Fukuoka Kenjinkai. Friends may call from 3:30-5 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo; memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Survived by son, Hiram (Noreen) Hagio of Kapaau, Kohala; daughters, Sharon Hagio of Honolulu, Ruby (Carl) Soares of Hilo; son-in-law, Brian Kajikawa of Hilo; brothers, Yoshimi (Sumiko) Oishi of Japan, Stanley (Hiroko) Oishi of Pahoa; sister, Edith Iwata of Pahoa; sisters-in-law, Sachi Oishi of Honolulu, Florence Oishi of San Jose, Calif., Hanae Nishimoto of Hilo; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Obituaries for November 23

November 23, 2013, 2:05 am

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Evonne E. Leialoha Howard-Lee, 87, of Kawaihae died Nov. 13 at Hale Hoola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Hilo, she was a retired school teacher in Waimea. A memorial services and celebration of life to be held. Survived by daughter, Merle Ah Hee of Kawaihae; son, Frank Charles (Laverne) Howard of Waimea; mother, Christian Leialoha of Papaikou; sister, Katherine Seay of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Obituaries for November 25

November 25, 2013, 2:06 am

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Amos Ken “Tako” Agliam, 41, of Hilo died Nov. 15 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, he was a truck driver for C & F Trucking in Keaau. He was also was a member of the Hawaiian Iron Motorcycle Club. A motorcycle run will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday in Hilo. Friends may call Sunday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; visitation from 10 a.m.-noon; celebration of life at noon. Casual attire. No flowers. Lei are welcomed. Survived by father, Albert Kanoa of Hilo; mother, Petronilla “Pet” Agliam of Pepeekeo; companion, Kelly Waiau of Hilo; hanai daughter, Raquel Balga of Hilo; hanai son, Keola Balga of Hilo; brothers, Allen Agliam of Hilo, Thomas “Tomas” Agliam of Pepeekeo, Elvis Agliam of Pepeekeo and Karl “Karlito” Agliam of Keaau; sister, Romaine “Maine” Castro of Pepeekeo; sister in-law, Paulette Agliam of Hilo; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Obituaries for November 26

November 26, 2013, 2:05 am

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Roselin “Roz” “Nana” Ferreira, 98, of Hilo died Thursday at home. Born in Haiku, Maui, she was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Visitation from 8-10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers. Survived by daughters, Rosalind Lopez of Hilo, Virginia (August) Pacheco of Honolulu, Celine (John) Dickson of Paducah, Ky., Dorothea Ferreira of Las Vegas and Barbara Ferreira of Las Vegas; sons, Alfred (Judy) Ferreira of Clermont, Fla., William (Malia) Ferreira of Waimea and James (Patricia) Ferreira of Hilo; sisters, Dorothy Santos of Honolulu and Cecilia Santos of Santiago, Chile; brother, Rex Santos of Makawao, Maui; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Obituaries for November 27

November 27, 2013, 2:05 am

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Yvonne Louise Hull, 83, Kailua-Kona died Friday in Kona Community Hospital. Born in Tucumcari, N.M., she was a Realtor. No services. Survived by hanai sons, Paul Hansen and Brandon Connor, both of Kailua-Kona; hanai daughter, Donna (Tom) Butler of Pahala. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Obituaries for November 28

November 28, 2013, 2:06 am

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Alexander “Alex” Carden Beckley, 80, of Kailua-Kona died Sunday at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired Honolulu County firefighter, a former aircraft mechanic for Lockheed Corp., a fisherman, a outdoorsman and member of Hope Chapel Kailua-Kona. Private services held. Survived by son, Tracy (Roxanne) Beckley of Hilo; daughters, Carlene (Bryan) da Silva of Kealakekua, Cherie-Dee (Robert) Salsedo of Waikoloa and Shellese (Daniel) Guieb of Kailua-Kona; sister, Dian (Eugene) Freitas of Kailua, Oahu; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

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