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Lucille Yamamoto
Mrs. Lucille Toshiyo Yamamoto, 95, of Honokaa, died Dec. 28, 2016, at the North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was born in Kapulena on Jan. 11, 1921, and was a member of the Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
Private services held. No flowers. No koden (monetary offerings).
She is survived by sons, Rodney Yamamoto of Hawaiian Beaches, Stanley (Elaine) Yamamoto of Kukuihaele, Ivan (Colette) Yamamoto of Hilo, Dane (Joellyn Tadio) Yamamoto of Honokaa and Brian (Avis) Yamamoto of Kealakekua; daughters, Eileen Windrath of Honokaa and Janis (Thomas Bianchi) Yamamoto of Honaunau; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. in Hilo, Hawaii.
Denise Scott
Denise Lehua Winona Scott, 40, of Ocean View and also of Winchester, Calif., died Oct. 26, 2016, at Kona Community Hospital. Born Feb. 17, 1976, in Hilo, she was a hairstylist and certified cosmetologist.
Service information to be announced at a later date.
She is survived by husband, Kevin Scott, Jr.; daughter, Daisha (Cory Turinsky) Garcia, all of Winchester, Calif.; sons, Isaiah Scott, Elijah Scott; mother, Michelle Jamison, all of Las Vegas; sisters, Alicia Garcia of Sacramento, Calif., Krystal Johnson of Merced, Calif.; brothers, Anthony Johnson of Killen, Texas, Ikaika Kakazu of Landcaster, Calif.; two granddaughters, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii
Ramona Calhoun
Mrs. Ramona G. Calhoun, 92, of Hilo, died at the Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center Dec. 25, 2016. She was born in Maui and was a homemaker. She was also a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church.
Friends may call at the First Missionary Baptist Church, Kapiolani St., Hilo, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Jan. 21, where a memorial service will be held at 9:30. Friends may also call at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Columbarium at noon Jan. 24 for urn committal services. The family requests that casual attire be worn to the services.
She is survived by husband, Ronald Calhoun of Hilo; sons, Larry Rios of Ocean View, Rodolfo (Anita) Rios of Pahoa, Wayne Calhoun of Kailua-Kona, and Daniel (Juana) Calhoun of Utah; daughter, Kathleen (Stanley) Taylor of Texas; sister, Pat Benaro of Hilo; sister-in-law; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo
Dick Larsen
Dick Floyd Larsen, 73, of Ocean View and also of Fairbanks, Alaska, died Dec. 1 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born Nov. 17, 1943, in Great Falls, Mont., he was a retired engineer for Alaska Department of Transportation, a hunter, fisherman, photographer and gardner.
Private service held. Condolences may be sent to the family c/o K.Ackerman, P.O. Box 10205, Fairbanks, Alaska 99710.
He is survived by nephews, Keith (Angie) Ackerman, Mark (Julie) Ackerman, Gary (Krly) Ackerman, Geoff (Karisse) Ackerman all of Fairbanks, Alaska, Ken (Liz) Ackerman of Boston; nieces, April Moore of Washington, Jennifer (Tom) Maiden of Pennsylvania; hanai brother, Bob Hammond of Alaska; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.