Obituaries: 02-22-18

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Editor’s note: Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service. Content is subject to editing for parity treatment and style continuity. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. Memorial advertisements may be purchased through the newspaper advertising department.

Linda Dayton

Linda Dayton, 63, of Kailua-Kona, died Jan. 28, 2019, at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born May 23, 1955, in Reno, Nev., she was a special education teacher at Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in memory of Linda to Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino; 81-1041 Konawaena School Road. Kealakekua, HI 96750; or Mana Christian Ohana; P.O. Box 437478 Kamuela, HI 96743.

She is survived by daughter, Eva; son, Luka; six grandchildren; sister, Sally.

Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary in Honolulu.

Robert Yurth

Robert Douglas Yurth, 71, of Honokaa, died Nov. 22, 2018, at the Kona Community Hospital. He was born in California and was a retired tire sales manager, security officer and the cashier at the Honokaa redemption center for Business Services Hawaii, and a resident of Ahualoa for 43 years.

A private celebration is being held.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Yurth of Honokaa; daughter, Cheri Oshiro of Waikoloa; grandson, Brandon Oshiro of Waimea and granddaughter, Cortney Oshiro of Hilo.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo.

Richard Ferreira

Richard Ferreira, 92, of Hilo died Feb. 11, 2019, at home. He was born in Hilo and was a yard maintenance man.

Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Feb. 22 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m., burial to follow at the Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire, no flowers.

He is survived by sister-in-law, Annie Meers of Laupahoehoe; a niece and a nephew; grand and great grand nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo.