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James Luke
James M.O. Luke died Jan. 7, 2017 in Honolulu. Born May 8, 1938, in Kohala,“Jimmy” was a principal in the Luke’s family business.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. April 8 at the Kohala Hub (formerly Luke’s Place) in Hawi. Lunch will follow. Scattering of ashes will be done at a later date.
He is survived by wife, Nora Luke of Hawi; sister, Lois House of Kailua, Oahu; nieces and nephews.
Kathleen O’Malley
Kathleen “Casey” Elizabeth O’Malley, 76, of Waikoloa died March 23, 2017, at her residence. Born July 1, 1940, in Milwaukee, she was a retired land development manager for Stewart Title in Oregon, owner of the former Aloha Pet Sitting &Home Service and member of Waikoloa Community Church.
Private service held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to North Hawaii Hospice, 65-1328 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743.
She is survived by daughter, Shannon (John) Friedman; sons, Thomas (Anita) Carter, Patrick Carter, all of Beaverton, Ore., Scott Carter of Waikoloa; brothers, John (Sherry) O’Malley of Independence, Ore., Curtis Jones of Portland, Ore.; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Alfreda Jitchaku
Alfreda “Freda” Diama Jitchaku, 90, of Hilo died March 17, 2017, at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born on June 20, 1926, in Papaikou, she was a homemaker and member of the Hilo Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. April 8 at Dodo Mortuary chapel, Hilo for a 10 a.m. memorial service. Casual attire and no flowers.
She is survived by sons, Walter (Colette) Alexander of Kihei, Maui, Byron (Joy) Jitchaku of Hilo and Aaron Jitchaku of Honolulu; brothers, Herbert (Hideko) Diama, Benjamin Diama, all of Hilo; sisters, Catherine Campainha, Carol Brown, all of Hilo; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
Cherine Magnani
Cherine Kau’i Magnani, 44, of Mountain View died March 7, 2017, at her home. Born in Kailua, Oahu, she was a member of Saint Theresa Catholic Church.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. April 8 at Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Mountain View for a 10 a.m. Mass. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by parents, Stephen and Maxine Magnani of Mountain View; sisters, Nadine (David) Chang of Kailua, Oahu, Justine Magnani of Chico, Calif.; brother, Stephen Magnani of Mountain View; grandmother, Dorynne Ringler of Kailua, Oahu; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kyle Onuma
Kyle Ken Onuma, 60, of Hilo died March 8, 2017, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired noxious weed specialist for the State Department of Agriculture and proprietor of K2O Lawn Maintenance.
Friends may call at 2:30 p.m. April 8 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 4 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers.
He is survived by mother, Tsukiyo Onuma of Hilo; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.