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Florinda Chaves
Florinda Betty Chaves, 85, of Hilo died Aug. 28, 2015, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a retired cafeteria baker at Hilo High School and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Sept. 9 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo for a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial follows at Homelani Memorial Park. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by sister-in-law, Henrietta Piilani Chaves of Hilo; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ichiro Fujimori
Ichiro Fujimori, 88, of Hilo died Aug. 25, 2015, at his residence. Born in Mauna Loa, Molokai, he was a retired heavy equipment operator, member of Operating Engineers Local 3 and a World War II Army veteran.
Inurnment services will take place at noon Sept. 11 at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2.
Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Dolores Fujimori of Hilo; daughter, Lisa Fujimori of Arizona; sons, Jerry Fujimori, Gilbert Fujimori and Clayton Fujimori, all of Hilo, Cory Fujimori of New York; sister, Sueko (Salvador) Paragas of Honolulu; brother, Tokio Fujimori of Honolulu; three grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Beverly Medeiros
Beverly “Pumpkin” Suzanne Medeiros, 75, of Pahoa died Sept. 3, 2015, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired factory supervisor for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut and member of the Ladies of the Round Table at Life Care Center, the Wailani Canoe Club, Koa Puna M/C and Wicked M/C.
Friends may call at 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo for a 6 p.m. service.
She is survived by daughters, Beverly (John) Medeiros of Keaau, Kawahine (Kris) Medeiros of Oahu, Roseanna (Rocky) Medeiros of New York; brother, Robert (Nancy) Rivera of San Diego; sisters, La Verne (Ernest) Pauline of Kaumana, Mollie (Don) Cohen of Tennesse; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Casimiro Carpio
Casimiro “Miro” Yadao Carpio, 79, of Kapaau died Aug. 23, 2015, at The Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu. Born Nov. 17, 1935, in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan, Philippines, he was a retired housekeeper for the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, employed at Island Harvest and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi and Kohala Kumiai.
An all-night vigil begins at 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at the family residence in Kapaau, 54-367 Union Mill Road. Friends may also call at 8 a.m. Sept. 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hawi, for a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial follows at Hawi County Cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by sons, Albert Carpio of Texas, Jose (Shirley) Carpio of Waimea; daughters, Lucilla (Gary) Rositano of San Francisco, Leila (Patrick) Kehoe of Oregon, Catherine (Randy) Furukado of Kohala; brothers, Saturnino (Elisa) Carpio of Hawi, Simplicio (Loretta) Carpio of Waimea, Arsie (Ellen) Carpio of Pepeekeo; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Marta Abellera
Marta Pascual Abellera, 93, of Pahala died Aug. 17, 2015, at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born Feb. 28, 1922, in Santa Barbara, Pangasinan, Philippines, she was a retired hand harvester for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut and member of Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Pahala Filipino Club.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. Sept. 12 at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church for a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial is at the Pahala Catholic Church Cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by husband, Benito Abellera of Pahala; sons, Alfonso (Zoraida) Abellera Sr., Ernesto (Pilar) Abellera and Efren (Maile) Abellera, all of Pahala; sister, Maria Carig of Tayug, Pangasinan, Philippines; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Marlon Pacheco
Marlon “Boa” William Kawehionalani Pacheco, 57, of Kawaihae died Aug. 23, 2015, at his residence. Born Aug. 1, 1958 in Hilo, he was a fisherman, hunter, cowboy, dishwasher, cook, auto detailer and member of Koa Puna Kohala Chapter.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Sept. 12 at Waimea Door of Faith Church, 65-1343 Kawaihae Road, for a 10 a.m. service. Scattering of ashes will be at a later date. For information, call 895-2386.
He is survived by father, William Pacheco of Xenia, Ohio; sons, Kau (Kawailani Hulama) Pacheco-Paio, William Pacheco-Paio and Arlon Pacheco, all of Waimea, Marlon Pacheco-Paio of Captain Cook; brothers, Grayson Pacheco, Derek Pacheco and Troy Pacheco, all of Honolulu, Brian Pacheco of Kauai, Jonathan Pacheco of Ohio, Anthony Haleamau of Hilo; sisters, Alicea (Alan) DeGuzman of Honolulu, Leona Haleamau of Hilo, Iwalani Haleamau of California, Tanya Baily of Texas; five grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Joshua Tidwell
Joshua Tidwell, 29, of Honokaa died Sept. 2, 2015, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he formerly worked as a butcher and assistant chef.
Friends may call at 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at the Honokaa Salvation Army, 45-511 Rickard Place, Honokaa, for a noon service.
He is survived by mother, Cindy Tidwell of Waimea; father, Joe Alves of Hilo; hanai father, Chris (Nani) Rodrigues of Ahualoa; sisters, Jessica Tidwell of Waimea, Jodee Alves, Jaysha Alves and Jasmine Alves, all of Hawaii; brothers, Joshua Alves, Herbert Alves and Joseph Alves, all of Hilo, Kamuela Lorenzo of Honokaa; two aunts; one uncle; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Lars Nielsen
Lars Peter Nielsen, 67, of Kailua-Kona died Sept. 1, 2015, in Honolulu. Born July 14, 1948, in Helsingor, Denmark, he was an electrician.
Friends may call at 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at Big Island Grill for a service. Scattering of ashes follows at Honokohau Harbor.
He is survived by companion, Stella Yuen; son, Scott Mallon; sister, Gurli Aagaard.
Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services.
Clayton Punihaole
Clayton Bruce Punihaole, 67, of Kalaoa died July 25, 2015. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired cryptographic electronic technician with the U.S. Department of Defense, pond restoration foreman at Kukio, an Air Force veteran and member of the Disabled American Veterans Kona Chapter Seven.
Services will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at Kaulupulehu Beach Club (Hualalai Historic Kaulupulehu) with full military honors.
He is survived by wife, Pamela Punihaole of Kalaoa; sons, Ikaika (Nui) Giddens of Waianae, Oahu, Destine (Jacque) Punihaole and Destry (Carriel) Punihaole, both of Kalaoa; daughters, Kanani (Kimo) Hulama of Nanakuli, Oahu, Puanani (Franklin) Giddens-Cortez of Kalaoa; 13 grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Virginia Rapoza
Virginia Ako Rapoza, 98, of Captain Cook died July 10, 2015, at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born Sept. 10, 1916, in Kawanui, she was a housewife, coffee farmer and member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Sept. 12 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Honaunau for a 10 a.m. service with inurnment to follow. Family requests casual attire be worn. Flowers are welcome.
She is survived by sons, Michael Rapoza of Captain Cook, Willard Rapoza Sr. of Honaunau; hanai daughter, Lovaina (Coy) Pennington of Boerne, Texas; sister, Mary Camvel of Kaneohe, Oahu; one granddaughter; five great-grandchildren;two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
James Marumoto
James “Fuzzy” Takaaki Marumoto, 82, of Hilo died Aug. 14, 2015, at his residence. Born Nov. 28, 1932, in Kapapala, he was the retired proprietor of Truck &Trailer Service Inc. in Hilo and member of The Holy Christian Church.
Friends may call at 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 4 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Naomi Marumoto of Hilo; son, Keith (Jowett) Marumoto of Hilo; daughters, Mavis Hagiwara, Lela (Severino) Yago and Jamielyn (Todd) Soga, all of Hilo, Julie Marumoto of Honolulu; 19 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nephews, niece and cousins; one aunt, one uncle.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Liza Fronda
Liza Naomi Tattsuke Fronda, 45, of Holualoa died August 23, 2015, at Kona Community Hospital. Born July 26, 1970, in Honolulu, she was a dental insurance coordinator.
Friends may call at 11 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Makaeo Pavilion at Kailua Park, formerly known as Old Kona Airport Park. Fellowship and luncheon will follow.
She is survived by husband, Ben Fronda of Holualoa; father, John (Lydia) Tattsuke of Kahului, Maui; mother, Abigail (Gordon Ishii) Tattsuke of Kailua-Kona; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Alvin Cazimero
Alvin (Winna) Cazimero of Penn Township, Pa., died Aug. 19, 2015. He was born in Honolulu.
Friends may call at 2 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Trinity United church of Christ, 39 E. Pittsburgh St., Delmont, Pa., for a service. Online condolences may be posted at BNFH@aol.com or mailed to P.O. Box 1970, Kamuela, HI 96743. Burial will be private.
He is survived by wife, Mona; children, Tanny (Kathy), Telford (Lorraine, Dannielle), Clint, Jane; two grandchildren.
Shizuko Hirako
Shizuko “Margaret” Hirako, 91, of Waimea died Aug. 11, 2015, at her home. Born Feb. 27, 1924, in Wahiawa, Oahu, she was the co-founder of Hirako Farms Inc. and member of Kamuela Japanese American Civic Association.
Private services were held. Family requests no monetary gifts or flowers. Donations are suggested to North Hawaii Hospice.
She is survived by sons, Roger (Deborah) Hirako, Jeffrey (Elaine) Hirako, both of Waimea, Norman (Jo-Ann) Hirako of Hilo; daughter, Sharon Hirako of Waimea; sister, Ethel Toshiko Okamoto of Honolulu; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kyoung Ko
Kyoung Youn Ko, 64, of Hilo died Aug. 28, 2015, at Pohai Malama. She was born July 24, 1951, in Seoul, South Korea.
Private services will be held. Online condolences may be posted at homelanimemorialpark.com.
She is survived by sons, Charles (Hilke) Bohannan of Waimea, Sean Lee of Hilo; sisters, Gwang-Ok Ko of Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea, Eun-Sook Ko of Seoul, South Korea; brothers, Gwang-Soo Ko, Gwang-Jin Ko and Gwang-Chu Ko, all of Seoul, South Korea, Gwang-Jo Ko of Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea; four grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
John Marean
John Herbert Marean, 97, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 25, 2015, at his residence. Born Aug. 31, 1917, in Fallon, Nev., he was a retired educator and university professor, past president and life member of the National Science Teachers Association, a member of the American Legion Post 20 and World War II Air Force veteran.
Private family service will be held.
He is survived by wife, Rosalind Marean of Kailua-Kona; son, David (Trudy) Marean of Clovis, Calif.; daughter, Alona King of Idaho Falls, Idaho; stepdaughters, Sherri Deponte and Sheila (Dennis) Colon, both of Kailua-Kona; grandchildren, great grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dorothy Barber
Dorothy “Mudder” May Barber, 83, of Hilo died Aug. 21, 2015, at Hilo Medical Center. Born March 18, 1932, in Syracuse, N.Y., she was a former deputy sheriff.
Private services were held.
She is survived by sons, Arvin Barber of Corpus Christi, Texas, Michael (Alanna) Barber of Hilo; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Falaniko Himphill
Falaniko “Niko” Himphill, 66, of Kurtistown died Aug. 17, 2015, at home. Born Jan. 23, 1949, in Pago Pago, American Samoa, he was a retired substitute teacher and a Vietnam War Army veteran.
Private services were held.
He is survived by sons, Tony Himphill, Falaniko Himphill, Eric Himphill, Jesse Himphill; daughter, Nicole Himphill; brothers, Michael (Moli) Himphill, John (Lorraine) Himphill, James Himphill, Howard (Lani) Himphill Jr.; sister, Asopesio Ross; six grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Haruo Nakamura
Haruo Nakamura, 89, of Keaau died Aug. 7, 2015, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Olaa, he was the retired proprietor for Nakamura Sales &Service, an Army veteran and member of Puna Hongwanji Mission, Puna Lions Club, and Keaau Seniors Golf Club.
Private services were held. Family requests no monetary gifts or flowers.
He is survived by daughters, JoAnne Nakamura of Honolulu, Cathy Nakamura of Keaau; brother, Roy (Lorraine) Nakamura of Honolulu; sisters, Shizue Fujiyama, Sumie Abe, Alice Oie, all of Keaau; numerous nieces and nephews.