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Shirley Fuke
Shirley Brenda Stevens Fuke, 69, of Hilo died May 25, 2017, at Hospice of Hilo’s Pohai Malama Facility. Born April 12, 1948, in Laupahoehoe, she was a retired eligibility worker for the State Department of Human Services Med-Quest Division in Hilo, a supervisor for the State Department of Agriculture and a telephone operator for the former GTE Hawaiian Tel. She was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo and a treasurer for the Waiakea Homestead Community Association.
Visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m. June 24 at Dodo Mortuary chapel, Hilo with a 10:30 a.m. celebration of her life . Urn burial to follow at 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Aloha or casual attire.
She is survived by husband, Gilbert Fuke of Hilo; sons, Ronnie Fuke of Tucson, Ariz., Steven Fuke, Aaron (Kellie Nagai) Fuke, all of Hilo; mother, Elsie Stevens of Waipunalei; brothers, Norman (Pinky) Stevens of Ookala and Billy Stevens of Waipunalei; sisters, Charlotte Branco of Papaikou and Carol (Richard) Niimi of Mountain View; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo Branch.
Fumikichi Matsuoka
Fumikichi “Kichi” Matsuoka, 93, of Kailua-Kona died June 2, 2017, at Kona Community Hospital. Born July 11, 1923, in Honalo, he was a retired maintenance worker for the former Kona Hilton Resort, a carpenter and an Army veteran of World War II.
Visitation is at 11 a.m. June 25 at Kona Hongwanji Mission. Service is at noon with a luncheon to follow. Family requests casual attire be worn and flowers omitted.
He is survived by wife, Rinko Matsuoka of Kailua-Kona; sons, Kenkichi (Loan) Matsuoka of Honolulu, Calvin (Sarah) Matsuoka of Kailua-Kona, Cedric (Rosie Kauhi) Matsuoka of Keei; daughter, Lisa (John) Edwards of Kailua-Kona; sister, Tsumako (Jimmy) Hatami of Hilo; brother, George (Shirley) Matsuoka of Captain Cook; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii
Ho’olokahi Aki
Ho’olokahi “Hapa” Kamaehu Aki, 23, of Keaau died June 4, 2017, at Hilo Medical Center. He was born April 7, 1994, in Lihue, Kauai.
A celebration of his life will be held at 9:30 a.m. June 25 at Hilo Bayfront at the Puna Canoe Club Halau. Contact Raene Aki at 990-0696 or Hoku Aki at 557-7737.
He is survived by mother, Raene Keliipuleole-Aki of Hawaii; father, Harmon Aki of Hawaii; brothers, Reef Keliipuleole, Rooke Keliipuleole, Houston Aki and Hokauanu Aki, all from Hawaii; sisters, Shantel Gasmen, Reesha Aki and Ranee Aki, all from Hawaii; grandparents, Haunani Palama and Bruce Gilpatrick of Hawaii; numerous, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Speight Jr.
John William Speight Jr., 69, of Pahoa died May 31, 2017, at his residence. Born in New York, he was a former probation officer for the county of Los Angeles and a member of the Center for Spiritual Living.
A celebration of his life will take place at 11:30 a.m. June 25 at the Center of Spiritual Living in Keaau. Casual attire.
He is survived by brothers, Charlie Speight, Jim Speight; sister, Louise Whelan.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.