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Burton Egon Bach, 89, of Kailua-Kona died May 24. Born in Germany, he was formerly a member of the Elks in California, and owned and operated a bowling and trophy shop. Survived by wife, Barbara. Private services to be held. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.

George William Baker, 96, of Waikoloa, died May 25 at his residence. Born in Lincoln, Ne., he was a retired teacher and counselor for School District 7 in Grants Pass, Ore., a member of Imiola Congregational Church in Waimea and a World War II Army veteran. Private services to be held. Survived by daughters, Elaine (Larry) Taylor of Anchorage, Alaska, Sharon (Jim) Skibby of Kailua-Kona; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.


Obituaries for June 2

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Mary Ann Gallup, 71, of Kailua-Kona died May 25. Born in Reno, Nev., she was an advocate, volunteer and disability specialist. Private services. No flowers; memorial donations to Hospice of Kona. Survived by husband, Wally Gallup; sons, Michael (Donna) Brogan of LaCrosse, Wis., and Donny Smith of Waianae, Oahu; daughter, Michelle (Tim) Terrell of Tulsa, Okla.; brother, Billy Orchowski of Great Falls, Mont.; sisters, Susan Murphy of Billings, Mont. and Sally (Cody) Schlim of Great Falls, Mont.; four grandchildren. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.

Patricia Kawakone, 71, of Kahului, Maui, formerly of Hilo, died May 7 at Straub Clinic & Hospital in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker, cosmetics department employee at the former Standard Drug in Hilo and member of the Island and Bluffs at Maui Lani, Maui Okinawan Kenjin Kai, and Hawaii United Okinawa Assn. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by brothers, Wallace Kawakone of Las Vegas and Robert (Joan) Kawakone of Hilo; sister, June Cabreira of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 3

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Sakae Tanaka, 87, of Laupahoehoe, died May 22 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Laupahoehoe, he was the proprietor of the former Seaside Service Station, an automobile mechanic for the Laupahoehoe Sugar Company and member of the Papaaloa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Visitation 9 a.m. to 10 a.m Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. No Koden. Survived by wife, Shizue Tanaka of Laupahoehoe; daughters, Renee (Gary) Nishioku of Aiea and Faith (Allen) Gourley of New Bethlehem, Pa.; brother, George (Nellie) Tanaka of Fairfield, Calif.; sisters, Masako Okamura of Laupahoehoe, Bernice Tomiyama of Pepeekeo, Tsuyako (Takao) Fujitani of Aiea, Elsie (James) Doherty of Orlando, Fla., and Carole (Hardy) Tsutsumi of Hilo; sister-in-law, Mabel Tanaka of Hilo; five grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Barbara Mitsuko Tanigawa, 91, of Hilo died May 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honokaa, she was a homemaker. Private services.. No flowers. No koden. Survived by son, Paul (Joette) Tanigawa of Hilo; daughters, Sharon Tanigawa of Washington, Jo Ann (Chuck) Habakangas of Washington; sisters, Edith Fukuyama of Oahu, Jean Hatada of Hilo; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 4

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Dora Apau Sing, 91, of Hilo died April 24 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker. Private services. No koden. Survived by son, William Kahale (Daphne) Sing, Jr. of Wailuku, Maui; daughter, Jamie Moana (David) Kawauchi of Naalehu; brother, Clarence Apau of Hawaii Kai, Oahu; sisters, Mabel MacLaren of Tomah, Wis., Rachel Rabideau of Honolulu; son-in-law, Glenn Nojiri of Kailua-Kona; sisters-in-law, Beatrice Sing of Aiea, Oahu, Shirley Sing of Honolulu; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Igor Mikhailov, 45, of Moscow, Russia, died May 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Moscow, Russia, he was a camera man for documentaries. Memorial service 10:30 a. m. Saturday at the Honomu Russian Orthodox Church. Survived by parents, Victor and Valentina Mikhailov. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com.

Obituaries for June 5

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Craig Cathcart Painter, 57, of Mountain View died May 30 at home. Born in London, England, he was a carpenter and drywall installer. Private services. Survived by daughter, Joy (Joe Thrasher) Painter of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Michael (Rosie) Potts of Kaneohe, Darryl Painter of Kaneohe; sister, Sharlene (Mark Ling) of Aina Haina, Oahu; a grandson, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Atchuo Ueta Palik, 27, of Kailua-Kona died May 17 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kosrae, Micronesia, he was a kitchen helper at Wendy’s restaurant and member of the Kosrae Kona Organization and Kosrae Congregational Church. Friends may call at 8 a.m. Friday at the Kosrae Congregational Church in Kalaoa, Kona; service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in the Waimea county cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Survived by mother, Nita Freddy of Kailua-Kona; adoptive mother, Linne Palik of Honolulu; brothers, Casey (Tricia) Freddy, Winton (Minnie) Freddy, Freddy(Pauline) Freddy, Justin Freddy, all of Kailua-Kona, and Tulensa (Meriam) Skilling of Kosrae, Micornesia; sisters, Michigo (Rensley) Thompson of Kailua-Kona, Kimie (Alokoa) Sigrah of Kosrae, Gazaia Freddy of Nauru, Micronesia; step-brothers, Tulensa Palik and Tholman Palik, both of Texas, Samuel (Clara) Palik and Jacob Palik, all of Kosrae; step-sister, Lucy (Hobson) Abraham of Honolulu; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 5

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Craig Cathcart Painter, 57, of Mountain View died May 30 at home. Born in London, England, he was a carpenter and drywall installer. Private services. Survived by daughter, Joy (Joe Thrasher) Painter of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Michael (Rosie) Potts of Kaneohe, Darryl Painter of Kaneohe; sister, Sharlene (Mark Ling) of Aina Haina, Oahu; a grandson, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Atchuo Ueta Palik, 27, of Kailua-Kona died May 17 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kosrae, Micronesia, he was a kitchen helper at Wendy’s restaurant and member of the Kosrae Kona Organization and Kosrae Congregational Church. Friends may call at 8 a.m. Friday at the Kosrae Congregational Church in Kalaoa, Kona; service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in the Waimea county cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Survived by mother, Nita Freddy of Kailua-Kona; adoptive mother, Linne Palik of Honolulu; brothers, Casey (Tricia) Freddy, Winton (Minnie) Freddy, Freddy(Pauline) Freddy, Justin Freddy, all of Kailua-Kona, and Tulensa (Meriam) Skilling of Kosrae, Micornesia; sisters, Michigo (Rensley) Thompson of Kailua-Kona, Kimie (Alokoa) Sigrah of Kosrae, Gazaia Freddy of Nauru, Micronesia; step-brothers, Tulensa Palik and Tholman Palik, both of Texas, Samuel (Clara) Palik and Jacob Palik, all of Kosrae; step-sister, Lucy (Hobson) Abraham of Honolulu; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 6

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Katherine Keola Cain, 83, of Kapaau died May 19 in Kohala Hospital. Born in Niulii, she was an EKG technician and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kohala ward. Friends may call at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kohala Ward; service at 11 a.m.; burial to follow in Hawi County Cemetery. Survived by sons, Michael (Pamela) Cain of Farmington, N.Y., Richard Cain of New Athens, Ill., David (Sylvia) Cain of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter, Cathy (Thomas) Helmick of Bradford, Ohio; brothers, James (Lorraine) Phillip of Marina, Calif., Charles (Patricia) Phillip of Panama City, Fla.; sisters, Rose Maeda of Kohala, Daisy (Robert) Naihe of Hilo, Theresa Mahi of Kalaoa, Esther Maeda of Kohala, Cynthia (Fred) Hatanaka of La Palma, Calif., Vivian Kim of Kohala; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 7

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Adalita Corpuz, 85, of Hilo died May 24 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a retired crew leader for Maunaloa Mac Nut Company. Private services held. No koden. Survived by sons, Albert (Truss) Corpuz of Honolulu, Dado (Carleen) Corpuz of Hilo; daughters, Laura (Dominador) Padilla and Nancy (Freddie) Martinez, both of Hilo, Lorraine (Bill) Hubbard of Pahoa; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

Timothy Martin Quinlan, 60, of Kailua-Kona died May 29 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Chicago, Ill., he was a self-employed landscaper and owner of Timbo’s Yard Care Service. A paddle-out memorial and scattering of ashes at 10 a.m. June 15 at Kamoa Point, Lyman’s surf spot in Kailua-Kona. Loose flowers welcome. Call Michelle, (808) 391-4945 for information. Friends may also call 5 p.m. June 16 at Hawaii Revival Ministries Upper Room, 73-5564 Olowalu St. in Kailua-Kona, in the Kaloko light industrial area. Survived by brother, Patrick (Carol) Quinlan of Kaneohe, Oahu; sister, Nancy Van Houten, also of Kaneohe, Oahu; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.


Obituaries for June 8

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Yasumasa “Yasu” “Richard” Asato, 83, of Hawi died April 23 at his home. Born in Kohala, he was a retired truck driver for the former P.R.I., a retired employee of Takata Store, a member of the Hawi Jodo Mission and a former member of the Kohala Senior Citizens Softball Team. Private services to be held on Oahu at a later date. No flowers. Survived by sons, Rollins (Terri) Asato of Honolulu and Elgin (Wilma) Asato of Kohala; daughter, Maris (Christopher Saplad) Asato of Hilo; brothers, Yasuo “Buddy” (Diana) Asato and Edward K. (Sue) Asato, both of Honolulu, and Harry Y. Asato of California; sister, Mildred H. Nakata of Honolulu; brother-in-law, Tadashi “Rusty” Tamayose of Honolulu; four grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Mechelle Kehaulani DeLuz, 24, of Waikoloa died May 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hayward, Calif., she was a retail supervisor at Lamonts Gift store. Memorial service on June 15 at 8 a.m. at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea; Burial service to follow at 10 a.m., followed by private inurnment. Luncheon at the Kahilu Town Hall located behind the Parker Ranch Shopping Center. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Kalia Cazimero of Waikoloa; parents, Jim and Bernadette DeLuz of Waikoloa; brothers, Joshua DeLuz and Josiah DeLuz, both of Waikoloa; paternal grandparents, Jacinth and Yvonne DeLuz of Waimea; maternal grandmother, Trinidad (Tony) Lizama of Yigo, Guam; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 11

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Frank John Gigliotti, 64, of Kailua-Kona died June 9 at the Kona Community Hospital. Born in Springfield, Mass., he was an Army veteran, worked for the Social Security Administration until retirement and came to Hawaii May 2002 settling in Kailua Kona where he enjoyed scuba diving. Survived by wife, Carol Gigliotti of Kailua-Kona; and sister, Starnell (Howard) Franklin of North Carolina. Private services planned. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.

Leonard “Nato” Naboa Sr., 60, of Milolii died June 5 at the Kona Community Hospital. Born in Pahala, he was a heavy equipment operator for Goodfellows Brothers Construction Company. He also worked for Willock’s Construction, E.M. Rivera & Sons Inc., and Ka‘u Agribusiness Co. Inc. He was a member of the Operator Engineers Local No. 3. Friends may call at 8 a.m. on Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Pahala for a 9 a.m. Mass. Casual attire, no flowers. Survived by wife, Loretta Naboa of Honomalino; sons, Mervin (Heather) Naboa of Naalehu, Leonard (Claire) Naboa Jr., of Arlington, Wash., Francisco Naboa of Milolii; daughters, Ievan (Mark) Henriques of Keaau, Olana (Casey) Kaiwi of Sasebo, Japan, Lydia (Kyle Kapuniai) Naboa of Honaunau; parents, Thomas and Felisa Kaniho of South Point; brothers, Lebert (Leann) Naboa of Ocean View, Lambert (Eileen) Naboa of Discovery Harbor, Dean (T.C.) Kaniho of South Point; sisters, Leinell Naboa of Pahala, Thyone Kaniho of Waimea, Leivanell (Dennis) Salmo of Pahala, Leinette (Greg) Noritaki of Bainbridge, Wash., Thomasina (Lincoln) Beck of Kealakekua, Myra (Alfred) Keanu of Kama‘oa; brothers-in-law, Ronald Christoph and Neil Donato, both of Keaau, Edward (Magie) Martinez of Ka‘u; sisters-in-law, Dolores (Chucky) Olivera and Myrtle Lopez, all of Hilo, Corey Remilik of North Carolina, Tanya Christoph of Keaau; 12 grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangement by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 13

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Emory Houston Deason, 92, of Kailua-Kona died June 1 at his home under care of Hospice of Kona. Born in Greenville, Ky., he served in WWII and retired from Chrysler Motors as a production manager. Military services will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice of Kona, A Hui Hou Ministries, or Meals on Wheels. Survived by nephew, John Wayne (Mary) Deason of Warren, Mich., and Donna Deason (Don) DuBrock of Louisville, Ky. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.

Mary Jane Isomura, 68, of Kailua-Kona died May 10 at Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Kealakekua, she was a homemaker. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Pukaana Congregational Church. Service at 10 a.m. Private scattering of ashes to be held. Survived by sons, Horace Isomura Jr. of Waipio, Wallace Isomura of Kailua-Kona, Mark Isomura of Kealakekua; daughters, Dorothy Isomura of Kentucky, Melonie Shimamoto of Honolulu; sister, Dorothy (Wilfred) Ah Tou Sr. of Captain Cook; 13 grandchildren, a great-grandson, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Obituaries for June 15

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Haruo Kajiyama, 98, of Pahala died June 8. Born in Kapoho he was a retired service truck helper. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Survived by wife, Akie Kajiyama of Pahala; sons, Norman Kajiyama and Bert (Grace) Kajiyama of Honlulu; daughter, Cheryl (Nilton) Matayoshi of Honolulu; brother, Goro (Eiko) Kajiyama of Pahoa; sister-in-law Sarah Togashi of Keaau; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo.

Abra Jane King, 94, of Keaau died Monday, June 10. Born in Portland, Ore., she was a clerk at Lloyd’s Bank in California. Private services. Online condolences at www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Judy David of Keaau; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Obituaries for June 16

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Marsha Leimomi Camara, 69, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, died June 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she worked at Castle Memorial Hospital cafeteria on Oahu and was a housekeeper and nanny, and was a member of Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Visitation 3-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 162 Kapiolani St. Celebration of life at 3:30 p.m. Visitation again 3-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at Hoolehua Hawaiian Homestead Graveyard, Molokai; Graveside urn service at 3:30 p.m. Aloha attire. Survived by sisters, Thyonne (Clyde Sr.) Rapozo of Hilo and Grischel Roberts of Concord, Calif.; brothers, Thadd Camara of Molokai and Keahi Hanakahi of Hilo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Ronald T. Nakamori, 67, of Hilo died June 8 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he was a retired stock clerk for KTA Super Stores. Services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Aileen Nakamori of Hilo; sons, Cory (Maribel) Nakamori of Hilo and Brian (Christine) Nakamori of Dublin, Calif.; sister, Diana Nakamori of Hilo; two grandsons; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituary for June 26

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Niomey Rudick Alokoa, 61, Kailua-Kona died June 14 at home. Born in Kosrae, Micronesia, she was a housewife and a member of the Kona Kosrae Congregational Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, July 2 at Kona Kosrae Congregational Church in Kalaoa, Kona. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by her husband, Rudick Alokoa of Kailua-Kona; sons, Gifford (Darleen) Alokoa of Kailua-Kona and William Alokoa of Seattle; daughters, Lona (Aaron) Abraham, Dora (Dabert) Sigrah and Ruthey (Aliksa) Lonno of Kailua-Kona, Jocelyn (Linus) Sigrah of Kosrae; brothers, Frank Freddy and Likaiksa (Elsiner) Freddy of Kailua-Kona, Dick (Judy) Nena of Honolulu; sisters, Shure (Shiro) Palik of Waikoloa and Julise (Leon) Sigrah of Kosrae; 15 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 29

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Donna Beth McMillan, 92, of Waikii, died June 27, at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Baker, Ore., she was a homemaker and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Waikoloa Ward. Service to be held in Arizona. Survived by son, Larry (Tanya) McMillan of Waikii. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Theresa Maria Paulino, 97, of Keaau died Tuesday, June 25, at her residence. Born in Vale, N.J., she was a homemaker and the eastern delegate for the Sons of Italy. No services. Online condolences may be posted at www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by son, Roberto (Lorena) Paulino of Keaau; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.


Obituaries for June 30

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Marcelino “Celine” H. Altura, 84, of Honokaa died June 24 at home. Born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a cover seed tractor operator for the former Honokaa Sugar Co. and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 5 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honoka. Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Saturday, July 6 at the church. Mass at 10 a.m.; Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Trinidad Yadao Altura of Honokaa; sons, Reynaldo (Amanda) Altura of California and Ronald Altura of Honokaa; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Steven Barro, 52, of Naalehu died June 19 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Pahala, he was a lunch wagon and restaurant owner, U.S. Navy veteran and member of Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 6 at Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at Naalehu Community Cemetery. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Blake Barro of Honolulu; parents, Phillip and Loretta Barro of Waiohinu; brothers, Stewart Barro of Alaska and Anthony Barro of Waiohinu; sisters, Debbie Gacayan of Nevada and Liane (Willy) Kilmede of Waimea; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for June 30

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Marcelino “Celine” H. Altura, 84, of Honokaa died June 24 at home. Born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a cover seed tractor operator for the former Honokaa Sugar Co. and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 5 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honoka. Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Saturday, July 6 at the church. Mass at 10 a.m.; Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Trinidad Yadao Altura of Honokaa; sons, Reynaldo (Amanda) Altura of California and Ronald Altura of Honokaa; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Steven Barro, 52, of Naalehu died June 19 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Pahala, he was a lunch wagon and restaurant owner, U.S. Navy veteran and member of Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 6 at Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at Naalehu Community Cemetery. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Blake Barro of Honolulu; parents, Phillip and Loretta Barro of Waiohinu; brothers, Stewart Barro of Alaska and Anthony Barro of Waiohinu; sisters, Debbie Gacayan of Nevada and Liane (Willy) Kilmede of Waimea; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for July 2

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Marcelino “Celine” H. Altura, 84, of Honokaa, died June 24 at home. Born in Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a cover seed tractor operator for the Honokaa Sugar Company and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honokaa. Friends may call 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 5 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honokaa; wake service at 7 p.m. Friends may call again 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honokaa; Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at the Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Survived by wife, Trinidad Yadao Altura of Honokaa; sons, Reynaldo (Amanda) Altura of California and Ronald Altura of Honokaa; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Fusano Harai, 101, of Kailua-Kona died June 28 at home. Born in Napoopoo, she was a retired coffee farmer and member of Daifukuji Soto Mission and Kinuwai Kumi, a grower of orchids and roses, a commercial fisherwoman and well-known knitter. Friends may call at 10 a.m. July 5 at Kona Daifukuji Soto Mission in Honalo; service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Myles (Margaret) Harai of California, Stanley Harai and Albert Harai of Kailua-Kona, Herbert (Kazuko) Harai of Mililani, Oahu; brothers, Hideo (Gail) Maruyama of Capt. Cook, Teruo (Mae) Maruyama of Honolulu; sister, Yaeko Hanaoka of Honolulu; sisters-in-law, Sachiko Harai of Kealakekua, Fusae Maruyama of Volcano; brother-in-law, Eddie Hironaga of Honolulu; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for July 3

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Ann Louise Bracher, 70, of Ketchum, Idaho, formerly of Hilo and Puako, died June 24 at home. Born in Spokane, Wash., she was a volunteer at Hilo Hospital and Hilo craft center. Private service. Survived by a brother, Randall Bracher; sister-in-law, Chris Bracher of Ketchum, Idaho; a niece and nephew.

Kahea “Uncle Tata” Nawailohi Cacoulidis, 21, Kealakekua died June 23 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, he was a chef at the Korner Pocket Bar and Grill in Kealakekua and a prep person at Taco Del Mar. Friends may call 9 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Chapel in Waimea; service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by father, Shannon Cacoulidis of Kamuela; mother, Terry Cunningham of Kealakekua; brothers, Keone Santos of Mountain View and Kelsan Cacoulidis of Kamuela; sisters, Keli Reny of Kealakekua, Latasha Harrison of Kohala and Brittany Harrison of Kamuela; hanai sister, Mahina Akiona of Kona; paternal grandmother, Loretta (Michael Okunami) Cacoulidis of Honokaa; a grandson, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for July 4

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Fermin Cachero, 60, of Pahoa died June 12. Born in Kona, he was a retired kitchen helper at various restaurants. Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Pahoa Latter-day Saints Church. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by mother, Mary Cachero of Pahoa; brother, Alan Cachero of Pahoa; sisters, Gloria Cachero of Pahoa and Imelda Giltner of Hilo; numerous nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

John Louis De Ponce III, 78, of Volcano died July 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Santa Barbara, Calif., he was a freelance artist. Memorial Services and celebration of life at a later date. No known survivors. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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