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Richard Harrison
Richard Miller Harrison, 77, of Kailua-Kona died July 21, 2016, at his residence. Born April 8, 1939, in Pineville, Ky., he was a retired director and research scientist at the Tulane National Primate Center and associate professor of physiology at the Tulane School of Medicine. He was also a 2011-12 recipient of Cambridge and Stanford Universities Who’s Who.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. Aug 13 at New Hope Legacy Church for a celebration of life. A potluck luncheon will follow at the family residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to any Alzheimers Association. Info: 326-9676.
He is survived by wife, Judy Harrison of Kailua-Kona; sons, Brian Harrison of Metairie, La., Greg Harrison of Rockville, Md,; hanai daughter, Shari (Scott) Lindenberg of Kailua-Kona, stepsons, Michael Brown of Pahrump, Nev., Scott Brown of Ramona, Calif,, Ron Brown of Henderson, Nev.; sister, Marilyn (Carl) Holland of Champagne, Ill.; four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Camren Kupihe
Camren Kaanoi Ikaikamaikalani Hemakanaleipunahele Pajimola Kupihe, 25, of Kealakekua died June 16, 2016, at Kona Community Hospital. He was born on Feb. 11, 1991 in Hilo.
A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 7 at Hale Halawai. A service is scheduled at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. Condolences may be sent to the Pajimola Kupihe family at P.O. Box 1662, Kealakekua, HI 96750.
He is survived by parents, Lisa and Dawn Kupihe of Kealakekua, Michele Chow of Kahului, Maui, Clinton (Roylynn) Bannister Sr. of Hilo; sisters, Anela Kupihe, Jubilee Amina, both of Kealakekua, Danielle Pagaduan-Chow, Cierra Pagaduan-Chow both of Kahului, Maui; brothers, Bronson Amaral, Clinton Bannister Jr., Kanahele Bannister, Keala Bannister, all of Hilo; grandparents, Lorraine Pajimola of Spokane, Wash., Gabriel (Theresa) Pajimola of Kailua-Kona, Faalele Namulati of Laie, Siaosi (Momi) Ako of Nanakuli, Andrew and Elizabeth Bannister of Kealakekua, Darlene Amaral of Hilo; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Judith Kirkendall
Judith Lee Midgley Kirkendall, PhD, 84, of Hilo died July 25, 2016, at her residence. Born Aug. 4, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, she was a dean at U-H Hilo, managed the Peace Corps’ resources in exotic languages and was staff for volunteers teaching abroad and a Big Island training officer. She founded the International Institute and Language Bank, wrote “Hawaiian Ethnogastronomy” and was awarded Woman of the Year.
For information on the celebration of life, contact deborahomelvin@gmail.com or 935-8286. Condolences may be posted at homelanimemorialpark.com.
She is survived by family and friends.
Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
Royden Imade
Royden Seichi Imade, 61, of Mountain View died June 14, 2016, at home. Born Feb. 17, 1955, in Hilo, he was a factory worker at Maebo Noodle Factory Inc.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 at Ballard Family Mortuary- Hilo for an 11 a.m. celebration of life. Online condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
He is survived by wife, Marie Imade of Mountain View; sons, Kallen Imade of Hilo, Kragen (Christi) Imade of Keaau; brother, Carl (Kelee) Imade of Hilo; three grandchildren; one niece; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo.