Obituaries 03-16-18

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Anita Kealoha

Anita Leilani Kealoha Freitas, 78, of Hilo, died Feb. 22, 2018, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Mountain View, she was a retired van aide for Roberts Hawaii and a greeter for Life Care Center.

Friends may call at 4 p.m. today, March 16, at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 5 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn.

She is survived by son, Robert (Sharon) Arial; daughters, Winona (Agaton Barroga Jr.) Souza-Barroga, Dawn Souza; sisters, Julia Robertson, Linda Baptiste; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Isamu Iha

Mr. Isamu “Joseph” Iha, 83, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, died Feb. 12, 2018, at Life Care Center of Kona. Born July 11, 1934, in Hanalei, Kauai, he was a television repairman and the owner of Kona Electronics Center. He was a member of Hind Kumiai and Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, and a U.S. Army veteran.

Private services held. The family requests no koden please.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Iha of Captain Cook and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Kona.