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Peter Villasista
Peter Randall Villasista, 66, of Honomu died Jan. 14, 2017. Born Aug. 2, 1950, in Honokaa, he was the owner and operator of SBK Trucking and a former employee of Hamakua Sugar Co.
A celebration of life will be held at noon Feb. 11 in the large pavilion at Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Villasista of Honomu; sons, Brian (Alison) Villasista Sr. of Pepeekeo, Kris Villasista of Hilo; daughter, Shari Ann Villasista of Las Vegas; brothers, Peter (Frances) Alpiche of Honokaa, Lawrence Villasista of Honolulu, Richard (Susie) Villasista of Honokaa; sisters, Carmen Alpiche of Hilo, Marian Bott Scharf of Illinois, Shirley (Phillip) Villafuerte of Papaaloa, Vernice Gomes of Honolulu; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and numerous nephews, and nieces.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo.
Dawn Saragosa
Dawn Lynn Saragosa, 44, of Pahoa died Jan. 19, 2017, at home.
Private services will be held. Condolences may be sent posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
She is survived by husband, Lloyd Saragosa; sons, Clayton (Megan Winkle- Kawaa) Saragosa of Honomu, Kevin Saragosa, Harley Saragosa, both of Pahoa; daughter Donalynn (Maxwell Baum) Saragosa of Hilo; brothers, Frank (Zhonna) Soares III, Jamie (Sabrina Kawai) Soares, all of Pahoa; sister Kristin (Mario) Valle-Bautista of Pahoa; three grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo.
Michael Simmons
Michael Patrick Simmons, 37, of O’Brien, Ore. died Jan. 5, 2017. He and his wife owned an own agricultural business in Oregon.
Private services to be held.
He is survived by wife, Jessica Simmons of Oregon; mother and father, Marilyn and Bruce Simmons of Missouri; sisters, Jennifer Simmons of Colorado, Angel Simmons Evans of Kansas.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo.
Elizabeth Deiter
Elizabeth Choon Ok Deiter, 84, of Hilo died Jan. 19, 2017, at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Lanai City, Lanai, she was a retired licensed practical nurse.
Private services.
She is survived by daughters, Diane Kane of Oahu, Terry Bell of Washington, Cheryl Miyose of Hilo; son, Sidney Remiticado of Oahu; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.