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Rosita Arnold
Rosita Mori Arnold, 78, of Kailua-Kona died July 11, 2016, at her residence. Born Sept. 4, 1937, in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, she was an office clerk for the FSM government., and a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.
Visitation is planned at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona. Mass will be held at 3:30. The family requests casual attire worn.
She is survived by sons, Jeffrey (Ginger) Arnold, Johnny (Anakeneta) Arnold, Roger (Daisy) Arnold, Maverick Arnold; daughter, Rosemary Sony; brothers, Robert (Sue) Mori, and Leo (Rita) Mori; sister, Maureen (Bino) Sakios; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous niece, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kevin Kusano
Kevin Tadao Kusano, 63, of Waimea died July 11, 2016 in Honolulu. Born March 30, 1953, in Hilo, he was the owner of Leilani Bakery of Hawaii and a member of Kamuela Hongwanji Mission, Kamuela Hongwanji Golf Club and Hoolokahi Golf Club.
Friends may call at 3 p.m. Aug. 6 at Kamuela Hongwanji Mission for a 4 p.m. service. Condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymoanaluamortuary.com.
He is survived by wife, Irene Kusano; daughter, Robyn (Mark) Berry of Las Vegas; stepchildren; Shirlene (Curt) Fukumori of Hilo, Dalen (Antonia) Sato of Texas, Candice (Matt) Myer of Oahu; mother, Kay Kikuno; brothers, Kerry Kusano and Cyrus Kusano, both of Hilo; four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Moanalua Mortuary
Marian Wilkins
Marian Winters Wilkins, 81, of Kailua-Kona died July 24, 2016, at her residence. Born in 1934 in Rainier, Ore., she was a graduate of University of Oregon. During her life she was a lobbyist for the League of Women Voters, an environmentalist, teacher and homemaker. She was a member of the NAACP and Sierra Club.
Private services will be held.
She is survived by husband, George Wilkins of Kailua-Kona; son, George (Wendy) Wilkins of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Teri (Jeff) Leicher, Michele (John Reiner) Wilkins, both of Kailua-Kona; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.