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John Smoot
John (Jack) R. Smoot died Aug. 15, 2015. Born Sept. 12, 1926, in Cincinnati, he was the founder and former owner of Kailua Candy Co. and a Navy veteran.
Private services will be held at a later date in Kailua-Kona. Donations may be made in his memory to the Diocese of Reno Scholarship (D.O.R.S.), 290 S. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV 89501.
He is survived by daughters, Karen (Bob) Barreras of Sparks, Nev., Cathy (Robin) Barrett of Kailua-Kona; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Ana Garcia
Ana Teresa Garcia, 65, of Kaauhuhu Homestead, Hawi, died Aug. 19, 2015, at The Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu. Born March 15, 1950, in Premont, Texas, she was a pediatrician at East Side Pediatrics in Austin, Texas, former owner of Kohala Family Health Center and member of the Kohala Lions Club, Kohala Hospital Charitable Foundation, National Breast Cancer Coalition and the breast cancer support group in North Kohala.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. Aug. 29 at Hawi Sacred Heart Church for a 9:30 a.m. service and Mass. Family requests casual attire and no flowers.
She is survived by husband, Alan Brown of Kohala; son, Andres Brown of Shen Zhen, China; sister, Judith Garcia of Houston, Texas; brothers, Rey (Olga) Garcia of Georgetown, Texas, Jose Maria (JM) Garcia of Rockport, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins and friends.
Gilbert Sampaia
Gilbert “Papa Gil” Silva Sampaia, 87, of Hilo died Aug. 23, 2015, at his home. Born March 24, 1928, in Hilo, he was retired from Hilo Hospital General Maintenance Department and Hawaii Army National Guard and member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Big Island National Guard Retirees Association, Portuguese Cultural Club and Kaumana Kumiai.
Friends may call at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 31 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo for a 10:30 a.m. Mass. Burial follows at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Priscilla Sampaia of Hilo; sons, Gilbert (Carol) Sampaia, Albert Sampaia, both of Hilo; daughter, Brandi (Tyler Milare) Sampaia of Hilo; brother, Joseph Sampaia of Hilo; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Constance Thummel
Constance Marie Thummel, 68, of Kealakekua died Aug. 18, 2015, at Kona Community Hospital. Born Dec. 31, 1946, in Great Bend, Kan., she was a spirit guidance counselor.
Memorial services are planned for a later date. For more information, call Lori Benton at 323-2597.
She is survived by son, Damion Sailors of Eugene, Ore.; brothers, Alan (Karen) Thummel and Craig Thummel, both of Oklahoma City; sister, Deborah (Joe) Barter of Oklahoma City; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mildred Kawaguchi
Mildred Yayoi Kawaguchi, 74, of Hilo died July 11, 2015, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired teacher and member of Puna Hongwanji Mission.
Private services were held.
She is survived by husband, Harold Kawaguchi of Hilo; sons, Craig (Lisa) Kawaguchi and Neal (Alina) Kawaguchi, both of Hilo; sister, Linda (John) Imoto of Honolulu; three grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.