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Yolanda Iyeke
The relationship of survivors was incorrect in a previously published obituary because of information provided by the mortuary. Yolanda Iyeke is survived by son, Joseph Vez Iyeke of Virginia and daughter, Kelly Ann Iyeke of Virginia, among others.
It is the policy of West Hawaii to correct promptly any incorrect or misleading information when it is brought to the attention of the newspaper
Philomena Arnise
Philomena “Nina” Alcain Arnise, 82, of Kailua-Kona died March 27, 2017, at her residence. Born Aug. 11, 1934, in Keei, she was a homemaker and coffee farmer and member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church.
Visitation will be held at 8-10 a.m. April 22 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Honaunau with a 10 a.m. Mass. Entombment will follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. The family requests casual attire worn and flowers are welcome.
She is survived by husband, Frank Arnise Sr. of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Francine (Kippy) King of Clearwater, Fla.; son, Freddy (Sawan) Arnise of Spring, Texas; brothers, Roger (Linda) Alcain of Captain Cook, Greg Alcain of Kealakekua, Benjamin (Barbara) Alcain of Pleasanton, Calif., Andres (Olena) Alcain of Napoopoo; sisters, Lucina Alcain and Norma Duterte, both of Napoopoo, Andrea Alcain of Ocean View; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Theresa Nye
Theresa Marie Nye, 72, of Honaunau died April 8, 2017, at her home. Born Aug. 31, 1944, in Detroit, she was a homemaker.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. April 22 at Bible First Mission Church in Captain Cook.
She is survived by husband, Laurence Nye of Honaunau; sons, Angelo (Julie Wall) Nye of Captain Cook, Zachary (Minerva) Nye of Honaunau; daughters, Jenessa Nye of Ventura, Calif., Sophia (Michael) Shinal of Westfield, N.J.; four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.