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Bernadette Satae
Bernadette “Bernie” Wailani Canizo Satae, 61, of died Sept. 28, 2022, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Aug. 4, 1961, in Hawaii, she was a maintenance cleaner and homemaker; and a member of the Kawaihae Canoe Club Women’s Paddle team 1978, 1979. A closed casket service will be held on Nov. 12 at noon at Kukuihaele Cemetery in Honokaa. She is survived by mother, Rose Levita Lorenzo of Honokaa; sons, Alston Alika Albarado of Honolulu, Keoni Mikaele Satae of Hilo, Harley Davidson Satae of Hilo, William Villiami Satae of Hilo; daughter, Ashley Malia Satae of Hilo; brothers, Rudy Levita of Mountain View, Joseph (Kanoa) AhPuck of Las Vegas; sister, Leenelle (Uelese) Pola of Honokaa; in addition to numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
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Wendi Molcilio
Wendi Stinchcomb Molcilio, 68, of Hilo, died Sept. 4, 2022 at hom. Born in Southern California. she was an educator and last worked at Connections Public Charter School. Friends may call Nov. 10, 2022 at the Arc of Hilo, visitation with the family from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with service to follow. A celebration of life and lunch will be held on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at Onekahakaha Beach Park (Pavilion 6 &7), Hilo. She is survived by daughter, Kolise (Noelle) Sarono of Oregon; sons, Matthew (Kelsey) Lewis of Hilo and Andrew (Shalia) Molcilio of Texas; grandchildren, Mica, Trystan, Kalika and Kayden Sarono; Noland Ma’o, Marysa Silva and Andrew Molcilio; numerous hanai children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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George Michael Lawler
George Lawler, 80, of Kailua-Kona, died Oct. 9, 2022 at home. Born March 6, 1942 in Santa Monica, California, he was the owner of ARC Roofing Company. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by wife, Dana Lawler of Kailua-Kona; sons, Graham (Christine Renaudin) Lawler of Petaluma, California and Mick (Emily Nelson) Lawler of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; daughter, Raina Lawler of Oakland, California; brothers, Chip (Lynne) Lawler of Oakley, Utah and Andy (Karin) Lawler of Nevada City, California; sisters, Katy (Frank) Curran of Dayton, Nevada and Annie Mathews of Park City, Utah; three grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Regis Taylor Jr.
Regis Edward Taylor Jr., 81, of Kailua-Kona, died Sept. 6, 2022 at Kona Community Hospital. Born June 12, 1941, in Cleveland, he was a co-owner of the court Reporting Agency of Beebe and Taylor and Associates in Honolulu, and managed the court reporting system for the county of Los Angeles. Services will be held at a later date.He is survived by wife, Irma Taylor of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Jennifer Taylor of Marshall, Virginia; stepsons, William Among and Charles (Melita) Among, all of Honolulu; brother, Stephen (Denise) Taylor of Burbank, California; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Dr. John Charlot
Dr. John Pierre Charlot, 81, of Mountain View, died Oct. 18, 2022 in a private care home in Hilo. He was an Emeritus Professor of Hawaiian and Polynesian Religion at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Religion. Private services held. He is survived by son, David (Denise) Charlot of New Hampshire; daughter, Priscilla Charlot of North Carolina; brother, Martin Charlot of Pahoa; sister, Anne Charlot of Florida; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Gunther Hannes
Gunther Hannes, of Kailua-Kona, died Oct. 16, 2022. He was born on July 7, 1935, in Germany. Private services. He is survived by his wife Lorna Hannes of Kailua-Kona; daughter Monica (Steve) Cripps from Florida and a few grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
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Joseph Dias Souza III
Joseph Dias Souza III, 68, of Hilo, died Sept. 3, 2022, at Hilo Medical Center. Born June 20, 1954, in San Bernardino, Calif., he was a masonry worker in construction and a member of the Hawaii Laborers Union. No services. He is survived by sons, Joseph Dias (Bethany) Souza IV of Kaneohe, Jonah Dias (Rosalyn) Souza of Las Vegas; daughters, Tiani (Louis) Marsh of Hilo, Mahealani Henriques of Kaneohe; brother, John Dias Souza of Kaneohe; sister Rose Stephanie (Edward) Clarke of Waialua; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
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Albert Kahoopii Sr.
Albert Kanehekili Kahoopii Sr., 85, of Kapaau, died Nov. 2, 2022 at home. Born Nov. 14, 1936, in Kohala, he was a retired houseman for Mauna Lani Bay Hotel. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 13 at Hawi County Cemeter. He is survived by sons, Albert (Anne) Kahoopii Jr., Dale (Jadelyn) Hoopai, Matthew Kahoopii and Sheldon Kahoopii all from Hawaii; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Noah Kahoopii and Neisha (Janet) Kahoopii of Hawaii; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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David Allsebrook
David Bowen Allsebrook, 75, of Captain Cook, died Sept. 24, 2022 at Kona Community Hospital. Born Jan. 18, 1947, in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, he was a self-employed auto mechanic, coffee farmer and the owner of Dave’s Farm Services. He is survived by daughter, Kristin Peet of Loveland, Colorado; sisters, Margaret Allsebrook and Pam Allsebrook, both of California; and two granddaughters, both of Colorado. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.