The time of service for Harland “Uncle Handsome” Ross Reed has changed. Friends may call from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday at the family residence, 64-794 Poliahu Alanui St., Waimea. Service at noon.
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Obituaries for June 30
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Obituaries for July 1
Richard “Piggy” Kuakini Kaleohano, 56, Of Keaukaha died June 20 at Kaiser Moanalua Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Hilo, he was a professional entertainer, audio engineer proprietor of RK Audio, member of the Keaukaha Community Association and Merrie Monarch Festival Committee. Friends may call from 9-2 p.m. Sunday at Kawananakoa Hall in Keaukaha; funeral service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Patricia “Missy” Kaleohano of Hilo; daughter, Kasie (Tallon Torres) Kaleohano of Hilo; son, Richard “Kini” (Brittany Iyo) Kaleohano of Hilo; brother, Smith “Gig” (Cindy) Kaleohano of Hilo; sisters, Charmian “Jackie” (Leonard) Baltero of Hilo, Michelle “Fulu” (Steve) Morishita of Hilo and Sancivee Kaleo of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Jeanne (Art) Herbst and Ioana (Eddie) Agasa, both of Hilo; brother-in-law, Nick (Martha) Detor of Tulsa, Okla.; two grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 2
Ka‘iana Barry Curtis Haili, 69, of Hilo died June 12 in Hilo. Born in Seattle, he was a retired Aloha Airlines customer service agent, teacher and spiritual advisor/cultural practitioner. Visitation from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo; service at 7 p.m. Additional visitation from 5-9 p.m. July 15 on Oahu at Waipio Community Baptist Church; 94-1210 Waipio Uka St.; service at 7 p.m. Streaming live 5-8 p.m. at www.ustream.com . Search for waipiobaptist. Aloha attire. Survived by spouse, Brian Sabog; sons, Hemi Kohu and Tyler Paul; daughters, Raychel Sky and Aniwa Kohu; brothers, Lani Haili, Brett Gouveia, Michael Johnson and Avelino Terence Sabog; sisters, Pilialoha Johnson, Tehani Haili-Homer, Namoku Joy Olsson, Linda Collazo and Hinewirangi Morgan; parents-in-law, Katherine “Ma” and Avelino Bill Sabog; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 3
Cathleen Anne Sullivan Mershant, 55, of Ocean View died June 5 at home. Born in San Francisco, she was a homemaker, Kuntao Silat Dethouars martial arts instructor and former manager of Honaunau Stop &Shop. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. July 12 at Old Kona Airport beach pavilion No. 3. Service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made in her name to a charity of choice. Survived by husband, Bahati Mershant of Ocean View; daughters, Tress Fry and Jessie Russell both of Anchorage, Alaska; sons, Butch (Monica) Chatfield of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Paxton Chatfield of Wasilla, Alaska; sisters, Sarah (Stan) Afoa of Anchorage, Karen Blackmore of Wasilla, Alaska, and Shannon Town of Anchorage; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
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Obituaries for July 4
Patrick “Pat” Shunji Masutomi, 79, of Kailua-Kona died June 11 at Galanto Residential Care Home. Born in Kealakekua, he retired as regional vice president for American Savings Bank. He was also employed by the Kona Community Federal Credit Union and First Insurance Company. He was former president of Kona Hongwanji Mission, member of the Hawaii County Board of Ethics and Jury Commission, Shinwakai, Kona Jaycees, Kona Mauka Rotary Club, Yamaguchi Kenjin-Kai, ’71 Golf Club and Akitsu Kumiai. He refereed, coached and umpired various baseball and basketball teams and was involved with the Boy Scout of America and Kona Krafts. Friends may call at 2 p.m. July 12 at Kona HongwanjiBuddhist Temple in Kealakekua for a 4 p.m. memorial service. Casual attire. No flowers. No koden. Survived by wife, Doris Masutomi of Kealakekua; son, Randall (Caryn) Masutomi of Kealakekua; daughters, Shari (Patrick) Yates of Kailua-Kona and Jaclynn (Andrew) Akester of Las Vegas; brother, Benjamin (Reiko) Masutomi of Hilo; sisters, Mary Katayama of Captain Cook, Vivian (Robert) Orozco of Mesa, Ariz.; one aunt; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 5
Valerie Theresa Kossow, 89, of Kailua-Kona died June 19 at a private care facility. Born in Los Angeles, she was a telephone operator during World War II and former head statistician for NASA. Service and burial noon Friday, July 11, at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Survived by son, Glenn (Barbara) Kossow of Kailua-Kona; sister, Margaret Kanov of Tujunga Hills, Calif.; one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
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Obituaries for July 6
Manuel “Manno” Palani Milliora, 62, of Makaha, Oahu, died June 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Nanakuli, Oahu, he was a heavy equipment operator and member of Operating Engineers Union Local No. 3. Celebration of life and scattering of ashes at noon, Saturday, July 19, at Makaha surfing beach on Oahu. Luncheon at 1:30 p.m. at Aunty Ruth’s home on Makaha Valley Road in Makaha. He is survived by wife, Lisa S. Milliora of Makuu; sons, Quincy (Shancheal) Zastrow and Lopaka (Anuhea) Milliora of Makaha; mother, Ruth De Rego Milliora of Makaha; sisters, Lauae (Henry) Villacruzes of Nanakuli, Ethel Gomes of Waianae, Ruthie (Bill) Montefalcon of Las Vegas and Jonalinn Silva of San Antonio; brothers, Steven Castro of Waipahu, Oahu, Henry “Sparky” (Donnette) Milliora-Silva of Ainaloa, Levi Stanley of Waikiki, Oahu, and Stephen (Violet) Castro of Waipahu; uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 8
Arnold “Arnie” Takao Asato, 57, of Hilo died June 6. Born in Hilo, he worked for 26 years with the Hawaii County Hilo Municipal Golf Course Golf Course as an operations assistant and was a member of the Hustlers Golf Club, the Wreckers Golf Club, Palaka Golf Club, 3+9 Golf Club, Hawaii Island Golf Association/Hilo Muni Golf Club Handicapping Committee and the Ikenobo Ikebana Society, and was a youth baseball coach. Celebration of life will be Tuesday, July 15, at Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale. Visitation at 3 p.m., services at 5 p.m. Colorful attire requested. Survived by wife, Wendy Asato; mother, Mieko Asato; sisters Lori (Ted) Hamada and Joanne (Lance) Yoshiyama; one stepdaughter; one granddaughter; three nephews, one niece, one grandnephew.
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Obituaries for July 9
Ladrena Ilima Broad, 67, of Hilo died June 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a tour driver for Alii Hilo Tours and member of The Gospel of Alpha &Omega Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Sunday at The Gospel of Alpha &Omega Church, 667 Kekuanaoa St., Hilo. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. Survived by brothers, James (Bernie) Broad of Waimanalo, Oahu, and Ernesto (Dezi) Broad of Hilo; sisters, Jeanette Lyon of California, Rhonda Broad, Susanna Broad and Lucy Keahi, all of Hilo; sister-in-law, Janir Broad of Hilo; goddaughter, Rhoda-Lyn Broad of Oahu; godson, Isaacs Broad of Hilo; cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 10
Yoko Arai, 81, of Hilo, formerly of Honolulu, died June 24 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a housekeeper for an elderly housing facility on Oahu. Services held. Survived by companion, Donald Barrios of Honolulu; brother, Toichi (Hanako) Arai of Hilo; sisters, Shimomi Araujo of Hilo and Tomoko Lasua of Ewa Beach, Oahu; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 11
Ronald Kauwila Auld Sr., 78, of Hilo died July 4 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Kalihi, Honolulu, Oahu, he was a retired U.S. Army sergeant first class and Vietnam War Veteran, a non-commissioned officer club manager, tugboat clerk for the former C. Brewer &Co., a state adult corrections officer and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kaumana Ward, Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Monday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial fo follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Ayako Oyadomari Auld of Hilo; sons, Ronald Kauwila (Kay) Auld Jr. of Bothell, Wash., William Lono (Arden) Auld of Waimanalo, Oahu, Andrew (Pat) Auld of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Lyle (Nena) Auld of Panaewa, Hilo; daughters, Kehaulani (Bob) Cancialosi of Chicago, Hiilani (Thomas) Lapera of Ka’u, HI and Lei (Angitau) Fa’anunu of Kaumana, Hilo; sister-in-law, Eloise “Chi Chi” Auld of Kailua, Oahu; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 12
Jennie Junko Kan, 58, of Hilo, formerly of Keaau, died July 6 in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was an administrative assistant. Private services. Survived by sisters, Laurie Izumi and Sherrie (Calvin) Sakamoto. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services.
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Obituaries for July 13
Margaret Jonolino Espiritu, 86, of Kapaau died June 30 at her son’s home. Born in Kohala, she was a housewife and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial in Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by sons, Rudy (Jeri) Espiritu of Kona Palisades, Philip (Laurie) Espiritu of Keaau and Anthony (Lily) Espiritu of Honolulu; daughters, Nancy (Roy, Jr.) Antonio of Kapaau, Lucy (Lawrence) Antonio of Waimanalo, Oahu; 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home and Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 14
Loretta Lorraine Evangelista, 68, of Hilo died June 24 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Hilo, she was a retired housekeeper. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire; no flowers. Survived by hanai sons, Troy Julian and Kaniala Estrada; hanai daughters, Patrice Julian and Fern Peahi; brother, Raymond Agpoon; sisters, Florence Respicio and Odetta Ah Nee; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 16
Moses “Uncle Moke” Kealoha O Nalani Kuamo‘o Moke, 74, of Hilo died June 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Keaukaha, he retired as a truck driver for Yamada Transfer Inc., was a former treasurer for ILWU Local 142, Unit 1412, treasurer for Hawaii Division ILWU Local 142 Pensioners Council, president for Papaikou ILWU Local 142 Pension Club, treasurer and former president for Hilo ILWU Local 142 Pension Club, treasurer for Keaukaha Community Association, president and genealogist for Ohana Ka-Uaua-A-Mahi Ohana O Hawaii, member of the Kuamo‘o Foundation, a member Sacristan and building maintenance chairman for Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, former member of the Hawaii Island Archery Club, co-chairman for the former Hawaii Island King Kamehameha Day Parade Committee of Hilo and Royal Court co-director for King Kamehameha Day Celebration at Moku-ola formerly sponsored by Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church. Friends may call Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Visitation from 5-9 p.m.; wake service at 7 p.m. All-night vigil to follow at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, 326 Desha Ave. in Keaukaha. Friends may call Saturday at the Malia Puaka O Kalani Catholic Church in Keaukaha. Visitation from 8-9:30 a.m.; celebration of life at 9:30 a.m.; Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at Alae Cemetery (Section F). Survived by son, Phillip John Kealoha O Nalani (Sylvia) Moke of Keaau; grandson, Joshua John Ka-Uaua-A-Mahi Kuamo‘o Moke of Keaau; step-daughters, Deborah Mae Kepo‘o (Randy) Akui and Jacquline “Jackie” Pilialoha Kepo‘o (Larry) Sabate of Hilo; brothers, Herbert Kalani (Karen) Moke and Herman Kahekili Moke of Hilo; sisters, Sandra “Sandy” Hualani (Bobby) Lee of Hilo and Theresa “Sharon” Keahialoa Becktel of Kailua-Kona; brother in-law, Theodore (Yolette) Kamakea of Marietta, California; sisters in-law, Carmen Moke and Roswitha “Rose” Moke of Keaau; hanai brothers, Robert “Hoss” Po’okapu Keli’iho’omalu III of Aiea, Oahu, and Charles “Charlie” (Marion) Moody of Linden, North Carolina; hanai sister, Theresa “Resa” Correa of Kailua, Oahu, and Thelma “Buff” Kanani O Ka Home (Samson) Kamekona of Kahului, Maui; aunt, Judy Akoni of Keaau; god children, Elizabeth Marie Benson and Keenan “Kuokalani” Kahalioumi of Hilo, Cheryl Moke-Rabang of Keaau; numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godsisters and godbrother. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 17
Harold Tavares Ferreira, 83, of Hilo died July 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired highway inspector for the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Highways Division, a retired Hawaii Army National Guard Sergeant, and a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou, the Y.M.I., the Ancient Order of Foresters and the Portuguese Cultural Club. Visitation from 8-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by, son, Mark (Laura) Ferreira of Pahoa; daughters, Haroldeen (Kai) Quintal of Kurtistown and Natalie (Thomas) Veriato of Mountain View; sisters, Lorreta Kim of Honolulu, and Lucille (John) Scarborough of Gulf Port, Mississippi; sisters-in-law, Shirley Ferreira of Hilo and Evelyn Ferreira of Honolulu; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one aunt; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Inc. of Hilo.
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Obituaries for July 18
Charles Shizuo Doi, 84, of Pahala died July 4 in hospice. Born in Pahala, he was an Army sergeant first class who served in the Korean War. Funeral services to be held at Punchbowl National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 30, at 11:30 a.m. Survived by wife, Sharie Doi; daughter, Corinne Doi-Majorino; son, Warren Doi; and sister, Connie Fukumoto.
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Obituaries for July 19
Joel Bert Kennedy, 69, of Hawi died June 23 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a former communications director for the state House of Representatives, former vice president of public affairs for Hawaiian Telephone Co., vice president of corporate communications for The Queen’s Health Systems, managing editor for Kohala Mountain News and an Army veteran. Services held. Memorial donations to Hawaiian Humane Society in Honolulu or PBS Hawaii. Survived by wife, Ann Kennedy of Hawi; daughter, Carole (Billy) Alvarado of California; son, Scott Kennedy of Maryland; brothers, Bruce Kennedy and Mark Kennedy of California, David (Anna Marie) Kennedy of Honolulu; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
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Obituaries for July 20
Joyce Fay Brees, 83, of Jackson, Calif., died July 12. She was born in California. Graveside committal service noon Tuesday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No flowers; memorial donations to charity of your choice. Survived by sons, Burton L. (Marilyn) Brees and Steve L. (Cindy) Brees; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 21
Zion Pomaikaiokalani DeGuzman Jr., 16, of Mountain View died June 27 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a student at Keaau High School. Visitation from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo; memorial service (urn) at 7 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by mother, Robin K. Poepoe of Hilo; father, Zion P. DeGuzman Sr. of Hilo; sisters, Keahi (Ryan) Pavao of Hawaiian Acres, Chantee (Lenny) Poepoe-Vigil of Mountain View, Chyrel Poepoe of San Diego, and Kaleolani Poepoe-DeGuzman of Hilo; brother, Kainoa Poepoe-Vigil of Waimea; paternal grandmother, Anita Kahana of Panaewa; numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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