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William Townsend
William Keaupuni o’olohuio okalakaua “Chuco” “Will” Townsend, 39, of Hilo, died Oct. 18, 2021, at Hilo Medical Center. Born July 30, 1982, in Honolulu, he was the co-owner of the Popover Bakery and Cafe in Hilo, Darq Labs Photography and Aloha By The Cup.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 at Popover Bakery and Cafe in Hilo for a noon service. Casual attire is requested. Additional services will take place on Oahu at a later date.
He is survived by parents, George and Barbara Townsend of Hilo; brothers, Derek Townsend and Daniel (Gabriela Haldman), all of Hilo; paternal grandfather, William Townsend of Hilo; paternal grandmother, Annelle Freeman of Hilo; maternal grandfather, Paul Bray Jr. of Hilo; one niece; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
William Moniz
William Douglas Moniz, 93, of Hilo, died Oct. 2, 2021 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Wainaku, he was a retired warehouse supervisor for Hilo Coast Processing Co. and medic specialist with the Hawaii Army National Guard.
Private services held.
He is survived by spouse, Genevieve Moniz of Hilo; sons, Jason (Jeri) Moniz of Paauilo and Terence Moniz of Volcano; daughter, Jadelyn (Greig) Nakamura of Hilo; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Irene Kohara
Irene Yoshie Kohara, 92, of Naalehu, died Oct. 19, 2021, at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired cashier with the former Pick and Pay Supermarket in Naalehu and a member of the Naalehu Hongwanji Mission.
Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 9 for visitation at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Private funeral services and burial to follow. Casual attire; no flowers.
She is survived by sons, Glenn (Lynn) Kohara and Dan Kohara of Naalehu, and Bert (Marlyse) Kohara of Hilo; daughters, Marion (Erich) Stachowske of Michigan and Myra (Stanley) Eugenio of Ookala; brothers, Rex (Charlotte) Yamasaki of Hilo and Ken (Hazel) Yamasaki of Oahu; sisters, Beatrice (Robert) Yokomizo of Oahu and Thelma Nino of California; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sheila Libron
Sheila Leimomi Libron, 56, of Hilo, died Oct. 17, 2021 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Feb. 14, 1965, in Kohala, she was a head utility steward at Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection.
Private services at a later date.
She is survived by hanai sons, Jonah Libron and Jacob Libron, both of Hilo; mother, Elizabeth Libron of Hilo; father, Nario Libron of Kohala; sisters, Lizel Libron Medeiros of Hilo and Narlynn (Blaine) Libron of Kohala; brothers, Ikaika (Malia) Libron Garland Rocha and Kekoa Libron, all of Kohala, and Jeremy Libron, of Hilo; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews; and one great-grandnephew.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Walter Mattos
Walter Robert Mattos, 80, of Hilo, died Sept. 23, 2021, at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired carpenter with the State of Hawaii Harbors Division.
Private services held.
He is survived by sons, Eric Mattos of Hilo, Gary Mattos of Baltimore and Russell (Christine) Mattos of Keaau; daughter, Lori Mattos of Hilo; sister, Betty Botelho of Hilo; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Laura Gharazeddine
Laura Ruth Gharazeddine, 62, of Kailua-Kona, died Aug. 26, 2021, at her residence. Born June 22, 1959, in Kingston, New York, she was active in the Hawaii County Democratic Party, served as a convention delegate, precinct president, District 6 chairman and secretary, a member member of Kai Opua Canoe Club and a road rally racer.
Private services to be held. Condolences may be sent to KT Savacool, PO Box 725, Brookdale, CA 95007.
She is survived by daughter, Laura McBride of Arizona; siblings, KT Savacool of California, Blair Savercool of New Jersey, Cecile Carpenter of New York, David Savercool of New Jersey; hanai siblings, Brian Cornel of Kailua-Kona, Amy Joy Matsen of Waimea; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Joanne Kaohi
Joanne Hardt Kaohi, 87, of Kawaihae, died Oct. 29, 2021, at her residence. Born May 21, 1934 in Portland, Oregon, she was a retired accountant for Theo Davies &Company and member of the University of Oregon Alpha Phi Sorority.
Service information to be announced at a later date.
She is survived by son, Ellsworth Kaohi Jr. of Volcano; daughters, Roslyn (Steven) Choi of Kalaheo, Kauai, and Kimberly Kaohi of Honolulu; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous family.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.