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Pualeilani Perez
Pualeilani Perez, 63, died Sept. 10, 2015, at Straub Hospital on Oahu. She was a meat cutter for Safeway and member of One Love.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at Kohala Gospel of Salvation Church. Burial follows at Hawi Cemetary.
She is survived by daughters, Keikelani (Kyle) Heermance, Samantha Emeliano, Leihua Emeliano, Daniella Emeliano; brothers, Andrew (Milicent) Perez, Clarence (Kuulei) Perez, Randy Perez, Gilbert (Diana) Perez, Alvin (Roberta) Perez of North Kohala, Glen (Beth) Perez of Kailua-Kona, Rocky (Francine) Perez, Kimo (Sarah) Perez of Honolulu, Gregory (Marlene) Perez of Maui; sisters, Sandra (Mikie) Pakele of Maui, Leimomi (Stephen) Kihara, Noelani (Dave) Mackowiak, Nalani (Garrett) Sugata of North Kohala, Naliko (Alan) Medina of Honolulu.
Steven Soo
Steven Gregory Soo, 61, of Waimea died Sept. 17, 2015. Born Aug. 16, 1954, in Honolulu, he was an accounting specialist for Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort &Spa.
Private services will be held. Condolences may be sent to the family at P.O. Box 1477, Kamuela, HI 96743.
He is survived by wife, Hope Soo of Waimea; sons, Namahoe (Nicole) Soo and Nikolas Soo, both of Waimea; daughters, Tai Soo and India Soo, both of Waimea; brothers, Richard (Barbara) Soo, Wendell (Pamela) Soo and Michael Soo, all of Honolulu, Eric (Joyce) Soo of Waianae, Oahu, Elliott Soo of Atlanta; five grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Mirasol Santos
Mirasol Evangelista Santos, 58, of Hilo and formerly of Florida died Sept. 13, 2015, at her home. Born Nov. 17, 1956, in the Philippines, she was a seamstress and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo.
Services will be held in Florida.
She is survived by hanai son, Buck Gentry of Florida; sisters, Erlinda Hees of Hilo, Zimalyn Santos of the Philippines; brothers, Victor Lazo and Gene Lazo, both of the Philippines.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.