Obituaries: 7-21-16

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Cory Ahia

Cory Kalaealoha Ahia, 46, of Kurtistown died July 13, 2016, at home. Born in Honolulu he was a truck driver.

Friends may call at 9 a.m. July 23 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 10:30 a.m. service. The family requests casual attire. Flowers are welcomed.

He is survived by wife, Shannel Ahia of Kurtistown; sons, Dustin Ahia-Vincent of Hilo, Kinohi Galdeira, Kalaealoha Ahia and Hilinai Ahia, all of Kurtistown; daughter, Lilinoe Ahia of Kurtistown; parents, Al Kalae and Judith Ahia of Kurtistown; three grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

June Kawakami

June Yasuko Kawakami, 57, of Hilo died July 9, 2016, at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Japan.

Friends may call at 10 a.m. July 25 at the Paradise Park Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses for a service. Scattering of ashes follows at Bay Front Beach.

She is survived by brothers, Yukio Kawakami, Robert Kawakami; sisters, Yoneko Izumi, Mary Bess, Joyce Mahelona; nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Joycelyn Nabarro

Joycelyn Leimomi Nabarro, 60, of Hilo died July 7, 2016, at home. Born in Hilo, she worked in hospitality at Ala Moana Hotel and Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort.

Friends may call at 9 a.m. July 26 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for an 11:30 a.m. service. Burial follows at Alae Cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn and donations can be sent to PO Box 682, Pepeekeo, HI 96783.

She is survived by sisters, Betsy (Myron) Nabarro and Brenda (Joseph) Nabarro; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Daniele Dang

Daniele Kahealani Dang, 37, of Mountain View died May 24, 2016, at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born Feb. 24, 1979, she was a teacher.

Friends may call at 9 a.m. July 27 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 10 a.m. service. Casual attire is requested.

She is survived by companion, Edward DeRego of Mountain View; daughters, Tatiana DeRego, Tihane DeRego, Tiana DeRego and Tiarra DeRego, all of Mountain View; father, Derek Dang of Kauai; mother, Carol Guzman of Mountain View; brother, Wesley Snyder of Mountain View; sister, Momilani Florendo of Mountain View; stepfather, Steven Guzman of Mountain View.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.