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Marjorie Toma
Marjorie Mai Toma, 84, of Kurtistown died June 7, 2015, at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Kurtistown, she was a retired licensed practical nurse with St. Francis Hospital on Oahu and later with the Hilo Hospital on Hawaii.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. June 24 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for an 11 a.m. service. Burial will follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. The family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by daughters, Teresa (Jim) Kilburn of Mesa, Ariz., Althea Brooks of Kurtistown; brothers, Godwin (Veronica) Nishikawa of Kurtistown, George (Alma) Mai of Oahu; sister, Mary Alana Warren of Kurtistown; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hiroshi Akamine
Hiroshi Akamine, 99, of Hilo died June 4, 2015, at Hilo Medical Center. Born May 26, 1916, in Hilo, he was the co-owner of the former Hilo Food Town Supermarket, member of the Hilo Meishoin Buddhist Temple, Hui Okinawa, Hilo Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Hilo Lions Club, Downtown Improvement Association and the Hilo Florists and Shipping Association.
Friends may call at 9:30 a.m. June 27 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for an 11 a.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers or monetary gifts.
He is survived by wife, Hatsue Akamine of Hilo; sons, George (Joyce) Akamine, Maurice (Mal Pun Choi) Akamine, Lloyd (Judith) Akamine, all of Hilo; daughter, June (George S.) Gibo of Honolulu and Hilo; brothers, Masashige (Kimiko) Akamine of Hilo, Baldwin (Dorothy) Akamine of Honolulu, eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jennifer Takaki
Jennifer “Jen” Tameko Takaki, 29, of Honolulu died May 27, 2015, at the Pali Momi Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Hilo, she was the operations manager for PSAV Event Technology Specialists and a member of New Hope Hilo.
Friends may call at 4 p.m. June 26 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 5 p.m. celebration of life. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by parents, Duane and Janice DeMello of Hilo; one nephew, numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jacinto Madrigal Jr.
Jacinto “Jay” Madrigal Jr., 72, of Mountain View died June 6, 2015. Born in Azusa, Calif., he was a retired carpenter. Friends may call at 10 a.m. June 25 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for an 11 a.m. service. Urn committal will follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. The family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers.
He is survived by wife, Mary Madrigal of Mountain View; sons, John Madrigal, James Madrigal, both of Mountain View; brothers, Jess (Mary) Madrigal, Pat (Cheryl) Madrigal, both of California, John Madrigal of Ocean View; sisters, Tillie Madrigal, Christina (Jim) Madrigalm both of California, Teresa Madrigal-Spain of Kealakekua; three grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Cresenciano Clarin
Cresenciano Ramos Clarin, 86, of Hilo died June 9, 2015, at home. Born Nov. 24, 1928, in Puunene, Wailuku, Maui, he was a retired crane operator for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co. and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. June 25 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 7 p.m. service. Friends may also call at 8 a.m. June 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo for a 10 a.m. Mass. Family requests casual attire be worn. Flowers are welcomed. Burial will follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section.
He is survived by wife, Florentina Clarin of Hilo; daughters, Lita (Reggie) Agliam of Hilo, Lisa Vanlandingham of Arkansas; sons, Leonardo (Helen) Clarin, Patricio Clarin, both of Hilo; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Estella Ventura, Maria (Mariano) Sosa, both of Wahiawa, Oahu; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hajime Uyeki
Hajime “Jimmy” Uyeki, 90, of Hilo died June 17, 2015, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born Feb. 17, 1925, in Kapoho, he was a retired battalion chief for Hawaii County Fire Department, instructor for Hilo Aikido Club and member of Puna Hongwanji Mission, Fukuoka Kenjin Kai, and Kamana Senior Karaoke Club.
Friends may call at 4 p.m. June 27 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 5 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Jane Uyeki of Hilo; sister, Julie Uyeki of Pahoa; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alex Okada
Alex Nobue Okada, 85, of Waimea died June 12, 2015, at Hale Hoola Hamakua. Born in Waimea, he was a retired vegetable farmer, member of Kamuela Hongwanji Mission and Kamuela Japanese American Civic Association.
Friends may call at 3 p.m. June 27 at Kamuela Hongwanji Mission for a 4 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn and flowers be omitted.
He is survived by wife, Yoshie Okada of Waimea; sons, Guylon (Iris) Okada of Hilo, Clint Okada of Waimea, Rockwell Okada of Honolulu; daughter, Diane (Alan) Ito of Honolulu; six grandchildren, one great-grandson; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.