Henry Kawaakoa Jr.
Henry “Jay” Abraham Kawaakoa Jr., 44, of Pahoa, died May 6 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Aug. 15, 1967, in Honolulu, he was a commercial fisherman and heavy equipment operator for Hamakua Sugar Co., Hawaiian Linen Supply, Loeffler Construction, Puna Certified Nursery and Kaiulani 4.
Friends may call at noon June 2 at Pohoiki Beach Park for a service; potluck and scattering of ashes to follow. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Carolene Kawaakoa, of Pahoa; son, Hananiah Kawaakoa, of Pahoa; daughter, Jaylene Kawaakoa, of Pahoa; hanai son, Kainalu Kawaakoa; brothers, Peter (Rebecca) Piilani, Michael (Francine) Gooman, both of Alaska, Reuben (Sharon) Piilani, of Illinois, Kaiser (Diane) Piilani, of Honolulu; sisters, Bobbin (Joe) Poaha, of Honolulu, Emerald (Lee) Maka, of Ohio, Hattie (Alfred III) Seals, Sonja Miranda-Rivas, Roxanne (Wayne) Spatz, all of Nevada, Shannon Kawaakoa, of Hilo; hanai brothers, Prescott (Berna) Kawalima, of Hilo, John (Lynn) Ramos, of Pahoa; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kiyoto Aoki
Kiyoto Aoki, 86, of Captain Cook, died May 18 in Las Vegas. Born Dec. 27, 1925, in Kealakekua, he was a retired mechanic for J.M. Tanaka Construction, mechanic for Grace Pacific and Goodfellow Bros., World War II Army veteran, member of Kona Hongwanji Mission, Kumamoto Kenjin Kai, Hanei Kumiai and Operating Engineers No. 3.
Friends may call at 3 p.m. June 3 at Kona Hongwanji Mission in Kealakekua for a 4 p.m. service. Inurnment will be at noon June 4 at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn and flowers omitted.
He is survived by wife, Nobuko Aoki, of Captain Cook; sons, Craig (Lynette) Aoki, of Kealakekua, Noel (Elizabeth) Aoki, of Hilo; daughter, Wanda (Joseph) Kapahu, of Hilo; brother, Haruo Aoki, of Kealakekua; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Darren Sakai
Darren Takeshi Sakai, 46, of Waikoloa, formerly of Hilo, died May 24 at his residence. Born June 24, 1965, in Compton, Calif., he was a key account manager for Coastal Wine & Spirits.
Friends may call at 5 p.m. June 3 at Anaehoomalu Bay for a celebration of life and “paddle out” scattering ceremony. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to Darren Sakai Trust, P.O. Box 385775, Waikoloa, HI 96738.
He is survived by wife, Lora Sakai, of Waikoloa; parents, Nagao and Fumii Sakai, of Kapolei, Oahu; sisters, Barbara (Chris) Miloe, of Rolling Hills Estates, Calif., Beverly Sakai-Giddens, of Kapolei, Oahu; brother, Donald Sakai, of Aloha, Ore.; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Florecina Acasio
Florecina “Floring” Maltezo Rosario Acasio, 95, of Hilo, died May 19 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born Jan. 1, 1917, in Lubnac, Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she retired from Hershey’s Maunaloa Macadamia Nut Co.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. June 2 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 10 a.m. service. Burial is at Homelani Memorial Park (Ilima Section). Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by daughter, Levita (Jeofrey) Nagtalon, of Paradise Park; sons, Godofredo (Imelda Macabingel) Acasio, of Orange County, Calif., Manuel (Presentasion) Acasio, of Philippines, Felinor (Lyn) Acasio, of Honolulu, Elmer (Estrella) Acasio, of Papaikou, Gill (Liza) Acasio, of California, Robert (Rosanna) Acasio, of Hilo; 24 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nathan Keliikuli
Nathan John Walia Lee Keliikuli, 42, of Keaau, died May 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Feb. 13, 1970, in Kailua, Oahu, he was a personal caregiver.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. June 3 at Isaac Hale Beach Park (Pohoiki Bay) for a noon celebration of life. Scattering of his ashes and lunch follow the service. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Kepola Keliikuli, of Pahoa; sons, Aukai Keliikuli, Makana Keliikuli, William Peters, Richard Peters, all of Pahoa; daughters, Kahunani Keliikuli, Olilani Keliikuli, Kealaula Keliikuli, all of Pahoa; mother, Frances (Wilder) Lee Sr., of Keaau; father, Jacob Keliikuli Sr., of Pahoa; brothers, Douglas Lee, of Keaau, Jacob Keliikuli III, of Honolulu, Kevin Akana, of Kahaluu, Wilder Lee Jr., of Pahoa; sisters, Malia Keliikuli-Kennedy, of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Sherri Keliikuli, of Kauai, Alexis Lee, of Pahoa; numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kinue Kamei
Kinue Kamei, 96, of Pahala, died May 24 at Ka’u Hospital. Born in Pahala, she was a retired proprietor for Kamei’s Garage.
Friends may call at 1 p.m. June 2 at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home for a 3 p.m. service. Family requests aloha attire be worn and flowers and monetary donations omitted.
She is survived by sons, Raymond (Fenicing) Kamei, Rodney Kamei, Clifford Kamei, all of Pahala, Eugene (Edith) Kamei, of Honolulu; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.