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Russel Fleming Jr.
Russel Leroy Fleming Jr., 72, of Hawaiian Arces died Dec. 2, 2015, at home. Born Feb. 15, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, he retired from the Army, Navy and the Air Force National Guard in Hawaii.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Dec. 26 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 10 a.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn. Flowers are welcome. Scattering of ashes will be held at a later date.
He is survived by wife, Phyllis Fleming of Kurtistown; daughter, Roxanne (Francisco) Filoteo of Kurtistown; son, Benjamin (Rena) Fleming of Kailua-Kona; five granddaughters; one grandson; two great-granddaughters and 19 great-grandsons; sisters, Francis McPherson of Xenia, Ohio and Jill (Dawson) Armitage of Belford, Ind.; brothers, Felix Fleming and Kim Fleming, both of Xenia, Ohio; numerous nieces, nephews and aunts.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
LindyAnn Aiona
LindyAnn Aiona, 61, of Keaukaha died Dec. 1, 2015, in Hilo. Born in Koae, Puna, she was a deputy sheriff, paddler for Keaukaha Canoe Club and a member of Tsunami and Game On softball teams.
Friends may call at 5 p.m. Dec. 26 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 6:30 p.m. celebration of life. Dinner will follow. Scattering of ashes will be at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 27 at Puhi Bay, Keaukaha with lunch to follow at noon at the Haili Tent in Panaewa. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by sons, Kawai-Chang (Corrina) Publico, Alika Publico, Ben (Lovia) Publico, all of Hilo; daughter, Keiko (Bradden) Mahuka of Hilo; hanai mother, Pauline Salazar of Maui; brother, Israel (Genevieve) Aiona of Hilo; 10 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gene Tsuhako
Gene Soto Tsuhako, 80, of Henderson, Nev., died Nov. 29, 2015, at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, Nev. Born Jan. 8, 1935, in Kainaliu, he was a retired teacher from Konawaena High School, worked for Roberts Hawaii and was an agricultural inspector for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
A celebration of life is planned for 10 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Old Kona Airport Park large pavilion. family requests aloha attire be worn and no flowers.
He is survived by wife, Masako Tsuhako of Henderson, Nev.; daughter, Jo Ann (Julia Leyva) Tsuhako of Belle Chasse, La.; daughter, Arlene Tsuhako Nolasco of Reno, Nev.; son, David Tsuhako of Henderson, Nev.; brother, Isamu Tsuhako of Bellflower, Calif.; sisters, Matsue Ikeda of Kealakekua, Hannah Uemura of Lakewood, Calif.; brother, Kernel Tsuhako of Kainaliu; two grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Hites Funeral Home and Cremation, Henderson, Nev.
Marguerite Abinosa
Marguerite T. Abinosa, 72, of Independence, Ky., died Dec. 18, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Ky. She was born May 2, 1943 in Cincinnati.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be posted at www.peoplesfuneralhomes.com.
She is survived by daughters, Angie (Joe) Crable and Debbie (Ryan) Fulton-Magallanes, both of Kailua-Kona; brother, Gordie (Benita) Fifer of Independence, Ky.; sister, Anita Fifer Madsen; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home.
Jacqueline Medley
Jacqueline “Jackie” Claire Medley, 79, of Pahoa died Dec. 11, 2015, at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born May 5, 1936, in Oakland, Calif., she was a social director and member of Puula Church, Red Hat Society – Puna, and Pahoa Senior Center.
Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Puula Church in Nanawale for an aloha gathering. A celebration of life will be held in May 2016. Info: 965-1203
She is survived by companion, Jack Brown of Pahoa; son, Michael Meier of Pahoa; daughters, Laurie (Steve) Darling of Santa Rosa, Calif., Rhonda Neely of Keaau, Robbie Meier-McGrath of Pahoa; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Robert Dietrich
Robert Emil Dietrich, 87, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 14, 2015, at his residence. Born Feb. 5, 1928, in Cleveland, he was an equipment manager at Fort Hunter Liggett in California, an Army veteran and member of Kona Masonic Lodge, Kona Shriner’s Club and Elks Club.
No services are planned. Contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of Kona.
He is survived by stepsons, Michael (Rae) Godden of Kealakekua, Gilbert (Shirley) Vogt of Idaho; stepdaughters, Sharon Valine of Idaho, Virginia Madison and Janet (Al) Cariss, both of California; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mike Sifford
Mike Sifford, 48, formerly of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 13, 2015. He was born Feb. 27, 1957, in Illinois.
Private services were held in Utah.
He is survived by daughter, Olivia; brother, Pat (Paula MacDonald) Sifford; sister, Sue Rausch; numerous nieces and nephews.
Richard Kane
Richard “Dickie” Kane, 80, of Pahoa died Dec. 8, 2015, at home. Born Sept. 24, 1935, in Honolulu, he was a retired heavy equipment and crane operator for Bill’s Crane Service on Oahu.
No services are planned.
He is survived by wife, Mary Kane of Pahoa; daughters, Charmaine Lindsey of Oahu, Kuulei Kane of Washington, Dolly Laimana of Honolulu; son, Nelson Kane of Honolulu; hanai daughters, Mary (Leland Quintal) Meafou-Quintal of Pahoa, Santini (Dylan) Tauanuu of Pahoa; hanai son, Alisa (Kristina) Meafou of Paradise Park; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shuichi Tanaka
Shuichi Tanaka, 84, of Hilo died Nov. 26, 2015, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born March 19, 1931, in Hilo, he was a retired math and science curriculum specialist for the Hawaii Department of Education, Army veteran and member of Church of the Holy Cross in Hilo.
Private services were held. Family requests no flowers or monetary gifts.
He is survived by wife, Moira Tanaka of Hilo; sons, David (Stormi Kaleo) Tanaka and Robert Tanaka, both of Hilo; numerous nephews and nieces.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Stephen Champieux
Stephen Eugene Champieux, 66, of Pahoa died Dec. 4, 2015, at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born May 10, 1949, in Burbank, Calif., he was a wildlife rehabilitator and Vietnam Navy veteran.
Private services were held.
He is survived by parents, Robert and Isabel Champieux of Pacoima, Calif.; sisters, Diane Miller of Ventura, Calif., Jane Nelson of Lake Isabella, Calif., Christine Bissonnette of Oxnard, Calif., Roberta Dixon of Pacoima, Calif.; brother, Roger Champieux of Aptos, Calif.; nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Earl Robertson Jr.
Earl Sanders Robertson Jr., 44, of Pahoa died Oct. 18, 2015. He was born in Honolulu.
Private services will be held.
He is survived by father, Earl Robertson Sr. of Oahu; son, Malachi Robertson of Hilo; daughters, Cheanna Robertson-Akimseu and L’rae Robertson, both of Hilo; sisters, Sandra Ostrander of Florida; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Thelma Santos
Thelma Kimie Santos, 85, of Mountain View died Dec. 10, 2015, at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Pahala, she was retired from the food service industry.
Private services were held. Family requests no flowers or monetary gifts.
She is survived by husband, Nelson Santos of Mountain View; daughter, Renee Nakagawa of Honolulu; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Yukie Kashimoto
Yukie Kashimoto, 95, of Hilo died Nov. 4, 2015, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born Dec. 2, 1919, in Opihikao, Puna, she was retired from the former S.H. Kress Store and was a member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Kyodan and Hoyukai, Buddhist Women’s Association, and Pomaikai Senior Center.
Private services were held.
She is survived by sons, Ronald (Carol) Kashimoto of Honolulu, Clayton Kashimoto of Los Angeles; daughter, Aileen (Albert) Honda of Hilo; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sueko Miyashita
Sueko Sue Miyashita, 93, of Hilo died Nov. 28, 2015, at the Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired sales clerk for the former Tiny Town and a member of the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and its Women’s Buddhist Association.
Private services were held. Family requests no flowers and no monetary gifts.
She is survived by son, Wesley Miyashita of Hilo; daughter, Lynne (Reid) Furutani of Hilo; three grandchildren, one great-grandson, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mitsuru Shimooka
Mitsuru “Daisy” Shimooka, 90, of Hilo, died Nov. 26, 2015, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born March 26, 1925, in Wood Valley, she was a member of Taishoji Soto Mission, Taishoji Fujinkai, Wainaku Meisho Kumiai, and attended Hawaii Island Adult Center.
Private services were held. Family requests no monetary gifts or flowers.
She is survived by husband, Tadato Shimooka of Hilo; daughters, Caren (Stanley) Sato of Kaneohe, Oahu, Janice (Roddy) Nagata of Hilo; son, Clyde Shimooka of Hilo; brothers, Lincoln Yoshida and Arthur (Roseann) Yoshida, both of Los Angeles; sisters, Violet Teramoto, Velma Yoshida and Sarah Morimoto, all of Los Angeles; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joshi Jude
Joshi Jude, 75, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 30, 2015, at Kona Community Hospital. Born June 17, 1940, in Mejit, Marshall Islands, he was a retail store owner and member of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Services have been held.
He is survived by sons, Embi (Greatia) Jude of Kailua-Kona, Taylor Jude of Marshall Islands; daughters, Tanyia Jude of Arkansas, Arilang Jude of Marshall Islands; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, uncle, aunts and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Herminia Quero
Herminia Nelmida Quero, 92, of Keaau died Dec. 11, 2015, at home. She was a retired factory worker at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Orchard.
Services have been held.
She is survived by sons, Orlando (Maggie) Quero of Mountain View, Eldon (Lolita Martinez) Quero of Hilo, Rodney Quero and Reuben Quero, both of Keaau; daughter, Millie (Carl) Conol of Hilo; brothers, Pete (Jackie) Nelmida of Las Vegas, Nicky Nelmida of Honolulu; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.