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Takeyoshi Fujimoto
Takeyoshi “Shine” Fujimoto, 85, of Ninole died June 19, 2014, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Aug. 14, 1928, in Ninole, he was a retired machine operator employed by the former Hilo Coast Sugar Co., member of the Senior Citizens Bowling League and member of the Honohina Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
Friends may call at 3 p.m. June 25 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 4 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers.
He is survived by wife, Hatsuno Fujimoto of Ninole; daughters, Audrey Asato and Pearl (Ronald) Yamamoto, both of Hilo; sisters, Chizuko Honma of Paauilo, Tomoe Oketani of Honokaa, Doris (Hisa) Wakahiro and Janet (Paul) Togawa, both of Los Angeles; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jesus Bartolome
Jesus “John” Marcos Bartolome, 68, of Pahoa died May 29, 2014, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Dec. 24, 1945, in Banna, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired proprietor and farmer.
Friends may call at 5 p.m. June 27 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 7 p.m. service. Friends may call again at 8 a.m. June 28 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 10:30 a.m. services. Burial is at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Estrella Bartolome of Pahoa; son, Gilbert Bartolome of Pahoa; daughters, Marylou (Romy) Bartolome Laeda of Hilo, Elisa (Edmund) Manning of Las Vegas; brothers, Daniel (Margarita) Bartolome of Pahoa, Florencio (Leticia) Bartolome of Las Vegas; hanai sister, Cecilia Marcos of Keaau; five grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Roselani Heneralau
Roselani “Nani” Heneralau, 68, of Kailua-Kona died May 13, 2014, at her residence. Born Dec. 30, 1945, in Hilo, she was a retired baker at both the Keauhou and Kailua-Kona KTA stores, a presser at the former Kona Dry Cleaning, a coffee picker, proprietor of Rose’s Child Care, a volunteer for the March of Dimes and member of American Business Women’s Association.
Friends may call at noon June 27 at the family’s residence for visitation. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. June 28 at OTEC Beach in Kailua-Kona. For more information, call Joshleen Baker at 333-5919. Family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers.
She is survived by son, Walter Heneralau of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Raelynn (Shawn) Miller of Utica, N.Y., Linnell (Randy) Kama of Makaha, Oahu, Joshleen (Jason) Baker of Kona; half brother, Charles Kauaula of Honolulu; numerous hanai sons and daughters; seven grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Byrke Roberts-Asuncion
Byrke Lee “Byrkee” Roberts-Asuncion, 23, of Hilo died June 3, 2014, at Hilo Medical Center. He was born May 6, 1991, in Hilo.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. June 27 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for an 11 a.m. service. Burial is at Homelani Memorial Park Ilima Section. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by parents, Janelle (Walter) Johnson of Pahoa; father, Ronald Roberts Jr. of Hilo; sister, Kylie Roberts-Asuncion of Hilo; brother, Kalikiano Kaeo-Roberts of Hilo; hanai brother, Mykah Asuncion Wailani of Hilo; hanai mother, Jill (Kamalani Hutchinson) Asuncion of Hilo; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Carmen Asuncion of Hilo; paternal grandparent, Valerie Roberts of Hilo; maternal great-grandmother, Rosita Padilla of Hilo; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Herbert Anakalea Sr.
Herbert Hailama Hall Anakalea Sr., 69, of Kailua-Kona died May 29, 2014, in Las Vegas. Born May 15, 1945, in Hilo, he was a heavy equipment operator and member of Operating Engineer Local 3 and Legacy Church.
Friends may call at 8:30 a.m. June 28 at the Kealakehe High School gym in Kailua-Kona, for a 10 a.m. service. Burial follows at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Family requests casual attire be worn. Flowers are welcome.
He is survived by wife, Josephine Anakalea of Kailua-Kona; sons, Hiram (Marisa) Anakalea, Herbert Anakalea III and Brandin (Mahealani) Anakalea, all of Kailua-Kona; hanai son, Kalani Cushingham of Anchorage, Alaska; daughters, Primrose (Karl) Ventura of Ocean View, Patsy (Kevin) Anakalea-Canty, Hakunani Anakalea, Anissa Anakalea and Seleena Anakalea, all of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Florence Rangasan of Kailua-Kona, Mary Paio of Honalo; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Dill
John Edward Kaukali Dill, 38, of Hilo died May 29, 2014, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Orlando, Fla., he was a construction manager for Rider Levett Bucknall, worked for the state Department of Land and Natural Resources-Department of Aquatic Research, former state Contractors License Board member, former chairman for the County of Hawaii Board of Ethics, Hawaii Island Contractors Association, County of Hawaii Environmental Management Board and member of Heritage Christian Fellowship.
A service will be held at 4 p.m. June 28 at the Wainaku Executive Center in Hilo. Family requests aloha attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Susie DeSa Dill of Hilo; sons, Cole Dill-DeSa and Grady Dill, both of Hilo; daughters, Julia Dill and Sophia Dill, both of Hilo; parents, Jan and Judith Dill of Honolulu; sisters, Amy Butler of Washington, D.C., Maile (Tim) Nelson of Charlotte, N.C., Catherine (Scott) Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother, Matthew Dill of Hilo; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Raymond Gaughen
Raymond Thomas Gaughen, 69, of Waikoloa died June 15, 2014, at his residence. Born July 11, 1944, in Honolulu, he was a retired heavy equipment operator, gradesetter and member of AFL-CIO Operating Engineers Local Union 3.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. June 28 at Waikoloa Community Church. A reception will follow. Scattering of ashes will be at Anaehoomalu Bay. Family requests casual or aloha attire be worn. Condolences may be sent to the family at P.O. Box 385203, Waikoloa, HI 96738. For more information, call 883-8311.
He is survived by wife, Chris Dein-Gaughen of Waikoloa; sons, Kiaka (Dorothy) Gaughen of Waimea, Raymond (Tami) Gaughen Jr. of Kula, Maui, Kapono Gaughen of Waikoloa; sisters, Hooipo DeCambra of Waianae, Oahu, Sandy (Chris) Tollefson of Waimanalo, Oahu; brother, Ronald Gaughen of Honolulu; five grandsons; one granddaughter; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Robert Hamora
Robert Hamora, 85, of Kukuihaele died June 14, 2014, at his home. Born in Kalopa, he was a retired harvesting supervisor with the former Paauhau Sugar Co., member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa and a Korean War Army veteran.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. June 28 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa for an 11 a.m. service. An urn committal follows at the church cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by daughters, Jo Ann (Milton) Lau Kong of Kukuihaele, Sheila (Larry) Vicente of Honokaa, Margo Godbehere of Kapaa, Kauai, Patricia (John) Chiapetta of Virgie, Ky.; sons, Russel (Serena) Botelho Sr. of Hilo, Lee (Jean) Hamora of Beaverton, Ore.; brothers, Rudy (Betsy) Miguel of Kihei, Maui, Lawrence (Tao) Miguel of Wailuku, Maui, Benjamin (Terry) Marquez of Hilo, Eugene Marquez, Jimmy Hamora and Danny Hamora, all of Kona; sisters, Betty (Al) Rodrigues of Anchorage, Alaska, Elsie Miguel of San Diego, Loretta (Alfred) Romo of Lahaina, Maui, Rose (Richard) Tribble of Long Beach, Calif.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Catherine Wible
Catherine Clark Wible, 71, of Pahoa died June 12, 2014, at her home. Born Dec. 20, 1942, in Washington, she was a homemaker.
No services are planned.
She is survived by sons, Mike Becerril, Joe Becerril; daughters, Jennifer Wible, Pamela Engman, Diana Becerril; one grandson.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.