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Gordon Harai
Gordon Takashi Harai, 66, of Kealakekua, died Feb. 10, 2020 at Kona Community Hospital. Born Oct. 21, 1953, in North Kona, he was a retail manager for Lowes, Safeway, HPM and Walmart and a member of Life Water Church in Kealakekua.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. March 28 at Life Water Church in Kealakekua for a 10 a.m. service. Aloha attire; flowers welcome. Donations may be made in his honor to Life Water Church.
He is survived by wife, Heather Harai of Kealakekua; stepson, John Rosenboom of Illinois; stepdaughters, Jessica Rosenboom, Jenny Rosenboom, Josie Rosenboom, all of Illinois; mother, Sachiko Harai of Kealakekua; sisters, Darlene Kirihara of Kealakekua, Marilyn (Steven) Geffs of CA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hildi Vieira
Hildi J. Vieira, 79, of Kailua-Kona, died Feb. 24, 2020 at her residence. Born July 3, 1940, in Oswego, New York, she was a public school teacher and a member of AAUW, Kona Orchid Society, Kona Hospital Auxiliary, Hospice of Kona volunteer, and member of Christ Church Episcopal.
Services will be held in July.
She is survived by daughter, Sherry (Charles Lee) Vieira of Waimea; son, Roland (Joni Noges) Vieira of Seattle; seven grandchildren; brothers, Andrew (Joy) Jensvold of Vermont, Erik (Shirley) Jensvold of Florida, Chris (Betsy) Jensvold of Vermont; sisters, Edwina Yamura of Kohala, Sherry (Zak) Owczarzak, and Carole (Michael) Morgan of Las Vegas; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rose Watson
Rose Ann Watson, 85, of Hilo, died March 3, 2020 in Hilo. Born June 25, 1934, in Manhattan, New York, she was a homemaker and she also was a member of the U.S. Army (WAC) during the Korean Conflict.
Friends may call at noon March at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 for a service. Casual attire; flowers and leis are welcome.
She is survived by nephews, Wayne (Carolyn Polansky) Wirta of Portland, Oregon and Jack (Patricia) Wirta of Shomish, Washington.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jodi Clark
Jodi Christine Clark, 65, of Kurtistown died Feb. 28, 2020, at home. Born in Seattle, she was a homemaker and member of the Hilo Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Friends may call at 4 p.m. March 8 at Hilo Seventh Day Adventist Church for a service. Casual attire; no flowers.
She is survived by husband, Mel Clark of Kurtistown; son, Anthony (Christina) Phipps of Washington; daughters, Shannon (George) Clay, Kylee (Justin) Short of Oklahoma and Jennifer Nunn of Alaska; father, Rene (Stefanie) Roth Jr. of Washington; mother, Sherry Pierce of Washington; brother, Bryan (Jennifer) Pierce of Washington; sisters, Denise (Michael) Otto, Bobi (Michael) Haugen and Andrea Fisher of Washington; nine grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Annette Coats
Annette Hinauluohia Haleakala Coats, 72, of Kailua-Kona, died Feb. 21, 2020 at Kona Community Hospital. Born Sept. 13, 1947, in Wailuku, Maui, she was a secretary for a construction company and Peace Corps volunteer.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. March 21 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona. Casual attire.
She is survived by brothers, Valentine (Martha) Haleakala of Wailuku, Maui, Frank Haleakala of Keauhou, Blaise (Princess) Haleakala of Pepeekeo, Kevin Haleakala of Kula, Maui, Anthony Haleakala of Wailuku, Maui; sisters, Mina (David) Reis of Hilo, Evelyn (Gary) Breto, Canice (Kenneth) Abilay, and Charmaine Haleakala, all of Wailuku, Maui, Enid (Nathan) Saiki of Hilo, Sharon Haleakala of Puna; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kiyomi Yamamoto
Kiyomi Yamamoto, 98, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2020 at Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Kohala, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the 442nd Battalion, Company G.
He is survived by daughter, Carol (Tony) Ganiron; son, Alan Yamamoto; grandchildren, Kate (Travis) Furumoto and Micah Ganiron; sisters, Tsugiko (Thomas) Yamasaki and Kazuyo Maeda. Private service.
Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary
Aston-Josh Alfiler
Aston-Josh H. Alfiler, 33, of Papaaloa, died Dec. 28, 2019 at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born Nov. 25, 1986, in Hilo, he was a skilled warehouse laborer for Integrated Construction, Inc. – Paul’s Electric.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. March 21 at Maili Beach Park in Waianae, Oahu, for a celebration of life.
He is survived by parents, AnnaMarie (Herbert Wilson) Alfiler-Wilson; father, Phillip Nihau; sisters, Tasha Nihau Lindsey, Tenyel Kanakamaikai; brothers, Jacob (Kahea) Kanakamaikai, Keola Kanakamaikai, Kaylen Nihau, Koa’Alohi Wilson; grandparents, Mariano and Joyce Alfiler; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary and Nuuanu Memorial Park &Mortuary.
Dorothy Aguinaldo
Dorothy Louise Aguinaldo, 81, of Honomu, died Feb. 19, 2020 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born Aug. 11, 1938 in Hilo, she was a retired housekeeper for the Life Care Center of Hilo and a member of the Honomu Good Shepherd Mission.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. March 13 at Honomu Good Shepherd Mission for Mass. Casual attire.
She is survived by daughters, Toni (Gonzaka) Sorcy of Keaau, Nicole (Lyle Balingit) Aguinaldo of Pepeekeo, Jody (Christopher) Mitsumura of Wailuku, Maui and Judy (Ronald Kanakanui) Aguinaldo of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Lawrence (Lani) Aguinaldo of Hilo and Ralph Uchima of Honomu; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lang Zedkeia
Lang Rila Zedkeia, 62, of Kailua-Kona,, died Jan. 4, 2020, at Maui Memorial Hospital. Born in Majuro, Marshall Islands on Nov. 23, 1957, he was a senior lineman for MEC, an electric company.
Viewing and all-night vigil will start at noon March 13 at Calvary Hillside Church at 65-111 Church Row in Waimea. Funeral service will continue at church from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 14. The family requests casual attire.
Survived by his wife, Hersa Zedkeia of Kailua-Kona; sons, Joty (Nona) Zedkeia of Arkansas, Juniro (Yumi) Zedkeia of Waimea, Daniela Zedkeia of Phoenix, AZ; daughters, Rolintha (Scott) William of Marshall Islands, Laura (Jeremy) Lenja of Waikoloa, Enitha Zedkeia of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Jobitha (Ioseph) David, Enitha (Tomeine) Eltera, Jelka (Donald) Tomeing, Casmer Zedkeia, Loritha (Amjen)Abraham, Berry (Ioseph) David; brother, Kalejo (Chiako) Zedkeia, all of Marshall Islands; 17 grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary, Maui and Dodo Mortuary Kona.