John J. Lujan, 69, of Pahoa died July 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired carpenter. Visitation at 10 a.m. Saturday with 11:30 a.m. funeral service at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home in Hilo. Honolulu services pending. No flowers. Survived by wife, Angelina Lujan of Pahoa; sons, James Lujan of Honolulu, Jesse Lujan of Honolulu, Jason Lujan of Pahoa and Aaron Lujan of Pahoa; stepdaughter, Jainette (Miles) Iwasaki of Honolulu; brother, Micheal Lujan of Honolulu; sister, Christina Taite of Honolulu; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
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Obituaries for July 22
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Obituaries for July 23
Gail Haunani Keomaka, 64, of Kailua-Kona died Saturday at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, she was a Kona Village housing manager. Services held. Survived by brothers, Samuel (Elizabeth) Keomaka of El Mirage, Ariz., and Daniel Keomaka of Hilo; sister, Mary Ann Keomaka of Kailua-Kona; nieces and nephews. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com .
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Obituaries for July 24
John “Big John” Kealoha Spencer, 66, of Kailua-Kona died July 3 at Tripler Army Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Honokohau Mauka, he was a Vietnam War veteran, a retired boatswain first class and a commercial boat captain of Captain Beans’ Cruises, the Fairwinds and his personal catamaran, TETATIMAIO. Friends and family may gather at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Old Kona Airport events pavilion; celebration of life to follow. Casual attire. Bring own instrument for kanikapila. Survived by daughters, Tess Spencer, Tanja Spencer, Tishia Spencer (Robby Giltner) and Malaea Spencer; son, Ioane Spencer; sisters, Napua (Tony) Cosma and Ida Oliveira; brothers, Norman Spencer and Fred Spencer; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Obituaries for July 26
Robert “Captain Bob” Grafton Chapman, 90, of Holualoa died July 2 at home. Born in Bonita, Calif., he was a boat captain, owner and operator of Captain Bob’s Glass Bottom Boat Tours, and a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Services held. Survived by wife, Elaine Chapman of Holualoa; sons, Gifford (Sheila) Matsuoka of Kailua-Kona, Peter (Aulike) Matsuoka and Henry Chapman of Holualoa; daughters, Malia (Napua) Springer of Kailua-Kona and Kanani (Roy) Wall of Honalo; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
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Obituaries for July 27
Lillian Leihulu Agtarap, 74, of Keaau died July 11 at home. Born in Lihue, Kauai, she was a professional entertainer known as “Songbird of Wailua River.” Celebration of life 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Way of Salvation Church, 4565 Mamane St., Kapaa, Kauai. Hilo visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Thy Word Ministries. Memorial service and celebration of life at 11 a.m. Luncheon and fellowship to follow. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Llewellyn (Pomai) Kaui, Shane Kaui and Kyle Agtarap of Keaau, Kameron Agtarap of Kapaa; daughters, Arleen (Allen) Kuwamura of Kauai, Charmaine (Dennis) Della Bona of California and Jessica Agtarap of Keaau; sisters, Mildred “Kuki” Chow of Puhi, Kauai, Elsie Kaahaaina of Waianae, Oahu, Louisa Brown of Arkansas and Alice Puanani Silverman of Anahola, Kauai; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 28
Isabella Yee Moy Tong Javier, 97, of Hilo died July 21 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Lahaina, Maui, she was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 1. Casual attire. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Memorial donations to St. Joseph School or St. Joseph Church. Survived by daughter, Lisa (Russell Kaneko) Javier of Hilo; sisters, Elsie Bow of Honolulu and Agnes Tong of Fleetwood, Pa.; brother, Clarence (Betty) Tong of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Minnie Tong of San Bernardino, Calif.; brother-in-law, David Calles Sr. of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 29
Regina “Gina” Marie Callo Ebanies, 58, of Hilo died July 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired supervisor for Waiakea Elementary School Cafeteria and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at 11 a.m. at Alae Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Tabitha (Angel) Ortega of Temple, Texas, Shannon Ebanies of Honolulu, Cherly (John Salas, Jr.) Ebanies of San Antonio and Renee Ebanies of Hilo; son, Travis (Jazarei Murphy) Ebanies of Hilo; parents, Ambrosio and Rose Marie Callo of Hilo; sisters, Lourdette “Ludy” (James) Ontiveros of Waimea and Rochelle (Guy) Masutani of Hawaii Kai, Oahu; brothers, Gerard (Toni Ann Quitoriano) Callo of Hilo and Gregory (Jonette) Callo of Honolulu; 10 grandchildren; three aunts; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for July 30
Cheryl Beth Beshore, 69, of Kealakekua died July 17. Born in Wailuku, Maui, she was a homemaker and a Catholic. Services at a later date. Survived by husband, Gerold Beshore of Costa Rica; sons, Brady Beshore of San Diego, Joey Beshore of Cost Rica and Aron Beshore of Kealakekua; daughters, Naomi Sanders of Kealakekua and Anna Beshore of Hilo; sister, Chaudrau Weekly of Sacramento, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory &Funeral Home of West Hawaii.
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Obituaries for July 31
Takeko “Ella” Eguchi, 87, of Hilo died July 10 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a retired secretary for Hawaii Community College and member of Taishoji Soto Mission. Services held. No koden (monetary donations). Survived by daughters, Joan (Rick) Castberg of Hilo and Lois Eguchi of Anaheim Hills, Calif.; brothers, Kazuto “Lefty” (Mae) Okinaga of Pepeekeo and Ernest (Lucille) Okinaga of Honolulu; sisters, Sharon Abreu and Irene (Andrew) Yamakawa of Honolulu; one granddaughter; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituary for August 1
Carl William Smith, 65, of Hilo died July 23 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Cincinnati, he was a retired multimedia artist and U.S. Army Vietnam-era veteran. Graveside service noon Tuesday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by caregiver, Ben Abarca of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for August 2
Katherine Keiko Higgins, 81, of Kailua-Kona died July 25 at her residence. Born in Los Angeles, California, she was an administrative assistant for a geological engineering company. Private services. Survived by husband, Max Higgins of Kailua-Kona; brother, Shig (Maya) Shiwota of Mauna Lani; and three nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for Aug. 3
Dennis Allan “Bronco” Branco Sr., 68, of Hilo died July 20 in Hilo. Born on Oahu, he was a certified welder and mechanic who enjoyed torching, hunting and fishing. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Glad Tidings Church, 113 Kuawa St. Celebration of life services at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Inurnment at a later date. Survived by wife, Barbara K. Branco of Hilo; sons, Dennis (Dayna) Branco Jr. and Donovan (Fran) Branco of Hilo; daughter, Dinny’vie Branco of Hilo; brothers, Harry (Hatsue) Branco of Ewa, Oahu, Bruce (Shane) Branco of California and Rodney Branco of Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for August 4
Hannah Hanako Okimoto, 81, of Kailua-Kona, died July 1 at her residence. Born in Kainaliu, she retired as office clerk at the Kona Community Hospital and was a member of Kailua Shita Kumiai. Private services held. Survived by husband, James Okimoto of Kailua-Kona; sons, Perry (Linda) Okimoto of Los Angeles, California, Darren (Anita) Okimoto of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Francis (Grace) Iwamoto of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Lily (Haru) Iguchi of Kailua-Kona, Mabel Tam of Virginia; three grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for August 5
Toshio Nagai, 75, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 1 in Crystal River, Florida. Born in Honokaa, he was an electronic technician for the Department of Defense and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. After retirement he was employed at Avis Rent a Car, Jack Tours, and KTA Keauhou. He was a member of Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Shinwakai, Waiaha Kumiai, and the Kona Young Farmers. Friends may call at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Kealakekua, for a 4 p.m. memorial service. Private inurnment at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Survived by wife, Linda Nagai of Kailua-Kona; son, Stephen (Kathy) Nagai of Waikele, Oahu; daughters, Kelley (Peter) Harron of Clermont, Florida, and Shawn (Rodney) Sato of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Shuichi (Keiko) Nagai of Wahiawa, Shiro Nagai of Moanalua, and Seichi (Fusayo) Nagai of Pearl City, Oahu; sisters, Hanako (Doris) Hiroe of Wahiawa, Oahu, and Aiko (Kazuo) Nakamitsu of Hawaii Kai, Oahu; brother-in-law, Grant (Doris) Kikuda of Rowland Heights, California; three grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Brewer &Sons in Clermont, Florida.
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Obituaries for August 6
Donald Dee Giles, 89, of Kailua-Kona died July 30 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Silverton, Colorado, he was a retired real estate salesman, member of the Shriners and a U.S. Army veteran. Private services to be held. Survived by son, Scott (Joan) Giles of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Laura (Gil) Jorgenson of Coos Bay, Oregon; grandsons, Allen and Warren Giles, both of Honolulu. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for August 7
A celebration of life for Dennis Allan Branco Sr. has been changed to Aug. 16. Visitation from 10-11 a.m. at Glad Tidings Church, 113 Kuawa St. Celebration of life at 11 a.m.
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Obituary for Aug. 8
Kimberly Ann Blankenfeld-Derr, 45, of Hilo died Aug. 6 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a kindergarten teacher at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus. Visitation 1:30-2 p.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Chapel on the school’s Keaau campus. Celebration of life at 2 p.m. Aloha attire. Survived by companion, Scott Provost of Hilo; sons, Miles Kawena Derr, Makana Provost and Nakoa Provost of Hilo; parents, Richard and Judy Blankenfeld of Hilo; brother, Scott (Jenny) Blankenfeld of California; sister, Kristine (Bill) Lindsey of California; maternal grandmother, Ruth Langesen of Iowa; uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituary for Aug. 9
Reina Rico Garcia, 101, of Waimea died July 29 at Hale Hoola Hamakua. Born in Sonora, Mexico, she was a homemaker. Visitation 9:30–10:45 a.m. Friday at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Eulogy at 10:45 a.m. Memorial mass at 11. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Lettie (Bob) McGillivray of Waimea, Georgia (Ray) Rodriguez of Tucson, Ariz., Aida (Steve Denight) Garcia of Ocean View; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for Aug. 10
Sally Kailauaala Edwards, 94, of Honolulu and Waimea died July 27 in Honolulu. Born in Berkeley, Calif., she was a Davies travel agent and U.S. Navy veteran. No flowers. Survived by cousins in Hawaii, California and Washington State. Donations to Hawaii Humane Society or Daughters of Hawaii. Online condolences at www.BorthwickOahu.com .
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Obituaries for Aug. 12
Joseph “Joe” Lawrence De Costa Jr., 85, of Mountain View died July 28 at home. Born in Pahala, he was a retired heavy equipment operator who owned Joe’s Bulldozing Service and worked for Yamada &Sons, the former Hamakua Sugar Co., and Willocks Construction. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Service at 11 a.m. Survived by sons, Gordon (Pat) De Costa of Mountain View and Leroy De Costa of Waimea; daughters, Debbie (Walter) Wong Yuen of Pahala and Charna (Aaron) Ontiveros of Las Vegas; brother, Raymond De Costa of Washington; sisters, Lorraine (Walter) Gonsalves of Honolulu and Frances (Hank) Kirkland of California; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
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