Obituaries: 8-8-16

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Collins Faifai

Collins Lee “Buster” Faifai, 54, of Honokaa died July 19, 2016, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Nov. 12, 1961, in Honolulu, he was a chef at Koele Lodge on Lanai and a cook at Hilton Waikoloa Village.

A celebration of life will be held at noon Aug. 13 at Samuel M. Spencer Beach Park. Condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

He is survived by sisters, Melvina (Chris) Rodrigues of Honokaa, Leihua (Charlie Housington) Lopez of Kansas; numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo.

Antone Souza

Antone “Tony” Souza, 84, of Keauhou died July 26, 2016, at Life Care Center of Kona. Born Sept. 25, 1931, in Lihue, Kauai, he was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of Ke Akua Mana Church.

Service information to be announced at a later date. Info: 345-6143.

He is survived by brother, Edward (Yvonne) Souza; sister, Gertrude Johnson, all of Kauai; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.