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Noel Kawaauhau
Noel Alika Kawaauhau, 57, of Honolulu died Jan. 13, 2015, at his residence. Born Dec. 30, 1957, in Alika, South Kona, he has worked at various places with C. Brewer &Co., Tommy Ishimaru, Contractor, Dole Pineapple Canning and DC Dung Plumbing and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A graveside service and burial will be at 9 a.m. June 27 at the Naalehu Community Cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn. Lei are welcome. For more information, call Tiny at 987-3042.
He is survived by sisters, Diana (Bob) Terukina and Kloh-Anne (Charles) Drummondo, both of Waimea, Luana (Paul) Billington of Dallas; brother, Anthony Kawaauhau of Ocean View; numerous nephews and nieces.
Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park &Mortuary.
Richard Nakano
Richard Toshitaka Nakano, 75, of Waimea died June 17, 2015, at Palolo Chinese Home. Born Nov. 25, 1939, in Honolulu, he was a retired county extension agent for the University of Hawaii.
Friends may call at 10:30 a.m. June 27 at Nakano Farm, 66-1557 Puu Huluhulu Road, Waimea, for a service.
He is survived by wife, Patsy Nakano of Waimea; sons, Kelvin (Marie) Nakano of Waimea, Kenneth (Daysha) Nakano of Waikoloa; daughters, Karen (Tad) Uesato of Damascus, Ore., Kristal (Steve) Watts of Gresham, Ore.; sisters, Helene (Moses) Nishii and Susan (Harry) Wong, both of Honolulu; 10 grandchildren.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Esther Teddy
Esther “Bonnie” Marie Mendes Orlowski Teddy, 61, of Kalopa died June 18, 2015, at her residence. Born on April 18, 1954, in Laupahoehoe, she was a homemaker and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. June 27 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honokaa for a 10 a.m. Mass. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by brothers, Stanley (Carol) Mendes Jr., John (Sam) Mendes; sister, Norma (Richard) Paiva; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Evangelina Laurel
Evangelina Laurel, 79, of Kailua-Kona, died June 17, 2015. Born June 16, 1936, in Houston, she was a nurse, currency sales specialist and member of the Kailua-Kona Seniors Group, Kona Orchid Society, American Legion Auxillary and RSVP of West Hawaii.
A celebration of life reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. June 28 at Don the Beachcomber Restaurant at the Royal Kona Resort, Kailua-Kona.
She is survived by son, Raymond (Annette) Laurel of St. Louis; daughter, Judith (Randal) Thomas of Kailua-Kona; brother, Victor (Norma) Rodriguez of San Antonio; sisters, Virginia Galaviz of San Antonio, Martha Kuester of Houston; one grandchild.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.