Lorraine Rebeck
Mrs. Lorraine Alsace Rebeck, 99, Captain Cook, Hawaii, died Jan. 2, 2016, at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Superior, Wisconsin, on July 30, 1916, she was a housewife.
No services will be held.
She is survived by her son, Victor Rebeck of Captain Cook; and one granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
Grant Warner
Grant Kingsley Warner, 52, of Kailua-Kona, died Jan. 9, 2016, at his residence. Born June 12, 1963, in Melbourne, Australia, he was a business owner, electrical engineer, graphic artist, professional skier and a gardener.
Private service held.
He is survived by wife, Melanie Warner of Kailua-Kona; parents, Noel and Pamela Warner of Los Gatos, Calif.; brother, Scott Warner of Mill Valley, Calif.; sister, Galen (David) Chesarek of San Jose, Calif.; a niece and a nephew.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii
Perlita Defiesta
Perlita Cabanting Defiesta, 65, of Keaau and formerly of Kaunakakai, Molokai passed away on Dec. 19, 2015, at Castle Medical Center in Kailua, Oahu. She was born April 9, 1950, in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She was a retired Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut factory worker in Keaau and also worked at Funk Seeds International on Molokai as a cornfield machine operator.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 19 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 7 p.m. Friends may from 8 to 10 a.m. Jan. 20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Celebration of Mass is at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Nemecio “Piciong” Caspillo. She is survived by husband, Virgilio Defiesta of Keaau; sons, Fernan “Vern” (Kim) Caspillo of Kalihi, Oahu and Paul “Maji” (Marilyn) Caspillo of Kaneohe, Oahu; daughter, Teresita “Tessie” (Howard “Chuck”) DeCosta of Heeia, Oahu; Seven grandchildren; brothers, Juanito “John” Cabanting of Molokai, Hermanio Cabanting of Las Vegas, Felipe Cabanting and Alvaro Cabanting of Lanai, Hawaii; sister, Pacita Corpuz of Narvacan, Philippines; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Michael Dixon
Mr. Michael James Dixon, 57, Kailua-Kona, died Nov. 28, 2015, at Kona Community Hospital. Born in London, Ontario, Canada on Sept. 29, 1958, he was a landscaping service manager and reserve firefighter.
Services will be at noon on Jan. 23 at Big Island Game Fishing Club south of Honokohau Harbor.
He is survived by his father, James Dixon of Santa Barbara, Calif.; mother, Joan Dixon-Kaspersetz of Sacramento, Calif.; brother, John Dixon of Santa Barbara, Calif.; sisters, Sherry (Greg) Horton of Roseville, Calif., and Cindy (Rich) Reimer of Carmichael, Calif.; life partner, Patty Rycroft of Hana, Maui; numerous nieces and nephews.
Allan Ventura
Allan Ventura, 76, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 31, 2015, in Honolulu. He was born Sept. 7, 1939, in Hawi. Allan worked in maintenance
Friends are welcome at 3 p.m. Jan. 23 at Mahukona Park in Hawi for a celebration of life memorial service.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Ventura of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Roxanne (Tim) Gillary of Michigan; sister, Penny (Alan) Longberg of Hawi; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.
Robert Morris, Jr.
Robert John Morris, Jr., 62, of Ocean View, died Jan. 4, 2016. He was born Sept. 5, 1953, in New York, N.Y. Robbie lived in Kapaa/Hanalei, Kauai, for 30 years. He loved to surf and for a living, painted houses and ran a surf-charter business.
He is survived by his brothers, Geoffrey Morris of Ridgefield, Connecticut, Paul Morris of New York, N.Y., and John Morris of Bay Head, N.J.; and sister Joan Morris Barry of Pheasant Beach, N.J. In lieu of flowers, please wear sunscreen. The family has planned private services.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.
Judith Carvalho
Judith “Pazo” Ann Carvalho, 77, of Pahoa and formerly of Honolulu died Jan. 7, 2016, at her residence. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired city bus driver on Oahu.
Visitation will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; funeral service at 6 p.m. A graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. Jan. 23 at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.
She is survived by sons, Benjamin (Lehua Aana) Carvalho of Hilo, Kurt Carvalho of Pahoa; daughters, Lisa Kealoha of Honolulu, Jo-Ann Carvalho of Pahoa; daughter-in-law, Marilou Carvalho of Pahoa; sisters, Josephine (Dennis) Yamanaka of Honolulu, Edwina Venhauizen of Hilo, Gloria (Tom) Resmondo of Alabama, Mini Bicoy of Pahoa; brothers, Manuel (Marlene) Faustina of Honolulu, Joseph (Trina) Faustina of Tennessee; 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mabel Sanga
Mabel Kyong Ei Cho Sanga, 86, of Keaau passed away Jan. 10, 2016, at Pohai Malama. She was born in Honolulu on Oct. 19, 1929. She was a retired housekeeping supervisor at the Moana Surfrider Hotel.
Friends may call from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22 at the Valley of the Temples Chapel; a memorial service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Urn burial to follow at the Valley of the Temples. Family requests casual attire.
She is survived by two daughters, Lana DeWitt of Mililani and Karen (Sandra) Mays of Keaau; sister-in-law, Emiko Cho of Pearl City; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Joan Farm
Joan L. Farm, 62, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 16, 2015. She was a member of the Kaloko Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Friends may call at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 73-4202 Mamalahoa Highway for a service. Condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Hilinai Lawson-Branco
Hilinai Hakalanileo Lawson-Branco, infant girl, of Hilo, died Dec. 22, 2015, at Hilo Medical Center.
Private services and urn burial at Alae Cemetery will be held at a later date.
She is survived by parents, Jesse Branco and Noe Lawson, of Hilo; sisters, Anela Branco and Tehani Lawson-Branco, both of Hilo; grandparents, Allan and Mary Branco, of Hilo, and Vanessa Lawson and Toby Lawson of Kailua-Kona; great-grandparents, Manual Branco of Hilo and Carol Graham of Australia; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Patricia Akiyama
Patricia Ann Wong Akiyama, 66, of Hilo, died Jan. 4, 2016. Born Feb. 11, 1949 in Honolulu, she formerly employed by Hawaii Tribune-Herald and worked for for the state Judiciary Traffic Operations Branch in Hilo.
No services are planned. Condolences may be sent to PO Box 11287, Hilo, HI 96721 or posted online at www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
She is survived by mother, Agnes Wong; daughters, Lisa (David Stein) Akiyama of Saratoga, Calif., Janel (Bob) Meehan of San Diego, and Gail (Csaba Pallos) Akiyama of Edmonds, Wash.; brother, Donavan Wong; sisters, Verna Wong and Michelle (Tinker) Schutte; and four grandsons.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Robert Smith
Robert Bailey Smith, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 7, 2016, in Provo, Utah. Born Jan. 16, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, he was a pianist and teacher and member of the piano faculty at Brigham Young University.
Services were held in Provo, Utah. Condolences may be posted at bergmortuary.com.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Smith; daughter, Paula Jan Smith; sister, Sheryll Brown; cousin.
Hagiko Fukuda
Hagiko “Judy” Fukuda, 95, of Hilo died Dec. 22, 2015, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired cook for Cafe 100 and Y’s Lunch Shop, member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and the Kupuna Bowling League.
Private services were held. Family requests no flowers or monetary gifts.
She is survived by son, Dean (Lorraine) Fukuda of Hilo; daughter, Carol (Russell Arikawa) Ginoza-Arikawa of Hilo; three grandchildren, one great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.