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Evangeline Carreira
Evangeline “Cuchi” Shirley Carreira, 70, of Ainaloa died Dec. 12, 2016, at her residence. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker.
Friends may call from 10–11 a.m. Jan. 15 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for an 11 a.m. funeral service. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.
She is survived by sons, Larry Pagan of California, Carlos Serrano of San Diego, Allen (Joy) Pagan of Hilo; daughters, Desiree (Richard) Kirkpatrick of Mountain View, Joanne (Evelyn) Pagan of Ainaloa; sister, Violet (Albert) Diedriks of Waimea; brothers, John Gilbert Ramos of Hilo, Larry Pagan of Hilo; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Helen Iokia
Helen Kaui Iokia, 70, of Hilo died Dec. 27, 2016, at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honokaa, she was a homemaker and former secretary at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
A celebration of her life will take place from 11 a.m. Jan. 15 at the Wailoa State Park Pavilion No. 2. Casual attire.
She is survived by son, Clinton (Ash Mahi) Iokia, daughter, Celeste (Dave Smith) Iokia; hanai daughters, Missy Valentine, Kapuamohala Mahi-Iokia; brother, William (Alethea) Konanui; sisters, Isabelle Gonzales, Myra Auna; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ella Hanohano
Ella Lovina Kealaonapualani Mano Hanohano, 77, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 27, 2016, at Kona Community Hospital. Born November 25, 1939, in Kailua-Kona, she was a cashier at McDonald’s, a waitress at the former Ocean View Inn and former Kona Hilton Hotel. She was a rental agent at Marquez’s U-Drive and Holiday Rent a Car and an attendant at the former Ann Ka’s Leis. She was a member of Kai O Pua Canoe Club, Alu Like Kupuna and Na Wai Iwiola Kupuna.
A celebration of life will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Old Kona Airport Makaeo Pavilion. The family requests casual attire and flowers are welcome.
She is survived by son, Nelson Hano (Abbie) Hanohano of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Nohokula (George) Kahananui of Kailua-Kona; brother, Apolei Lima of Waikoloa; sisters, Kali (Bobby) Macaysa of Hilo, Pearl Akao of Kailua-Kona, Mewlang (Henry) Alameda of Makakilo, Oahu, and Libbie (Larry) Grocox of Las Vegas; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one hanai great grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
George Yuda
George Seigo Yuda, 82, of Hilo died Dec. 24, 2016, at his residence. Born in Hilo, he was an attorney at George S. Yuda Attorney at Law, retired per diem judge for the Hawaii State District Courts and Family Courts, member of the Hawaii Bar Association and Panaewa Kumiai.
Friends may call from 2–4 p.m. Jan. 16 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 4 p.m. celebration of his life. Casual attire. Family requests no flowers and no monetary gifts.
He is survived by wife, Kayleen Yuda of Hilo; daughters, Louise Strait of Beaverton, Ore., Elizabeth Yuda of Auckland, New Zealand; son, James Yuda of Hilo; two grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Darlene Kay Sepulvida
Darlene Kay Sepulvida, 46, of Ocean View died Jan. 2, 2017, in Ocean View. Born June 9, 1970, she was a homemaker.
Services will be held in Alaska. Condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
She is survived by sons, Jordan (Shelly) Bennis of Ocean View; Jayson Robinson of Anchorage, Alaska; Jack Robinson of Texas; daughter, Jayde Whiting of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Steve Bennis Jr. of Valdez, Alaska; sisters, Shannon Morton of Korea; Shaelene Nickoli of Ruby, Alaska; two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.
Ralph Miyashiro
Ralph T. Miyashiro, 94, of Keaau, died Dec. 27, 2016, at home. Born in Makawao, Maui, he was a retired Logistics Division Chief, Pacific Region, Federal Aviation Administration.
No services. Private inurnment at Diamond Head Memorial Park in Honolulu. Family requests no monetary gifts or flowers.
He is survived by daughter and caregiver, Ethel Miyashiro; sons, Ralph (Pat) Miyashiro Jr. and Bruce (LeeAnn) Miyashiro; sisters, Laura McClead, Doris Saiki, Mildred Miyashiro and Irene Worthington; brother, Michael (Nancy) Miyashiro; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.