Matsue Fujimoto
Matsue U. ”Honey” Fujimoto, 92, of Bothell, Wash. and formerly of Hilo died Nov. 3, 2022 at home. She was born in Hilo and was a retired teacher with the State of Hawaii, Department of Education. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 17 at the Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Urn committal service 12 noon Monday, June 19 at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2 Pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers or koden (monetary donations). Survived by son, Darrel Fujimoto of Washington; daughter, Beth (John Drotz) Fujimoto of Washington; brother, Edward Uratani of Hawaii; sister, Elaine Logan of California; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Asako Tanaka
Asako Egusa Tanaka, 90, of Hilo, died April 16, 2023, at a care home in Hilo. Born in Papaaloa, she was a retired secretary for the University of Hawaii at Hilo and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Private services were held. Family requests no monetary gifts or flowers. He is survived by son, Gareth (Eun Sung) Tanaka of Ewa Beach, Oahu; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Randy Crowell
Randy Jon Crowell, 70, of Holualoa, Hawaii died April 22, 2023 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Tacoma, Washington on May 25, 1952, He was a veteran of The Coast Guard. He was the manager for Certified Pest Control and also managed Hawaii Island Humane Society in Kona. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Crowell of Holualoa; sons, Jon Crowell of Hawaii Island, Jacob Crowell and daughter, Samantha and Jacob Hampton, all of Holualoa; 3 grandchilren; brother, Gerry (Dianne) Crowell of Arizona; Private services. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sachie Ohata
Sachie Ozaki Ohata, age 89, of Waimea passed away on May 2, 2023 at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo, Hawaii. Born in Wailuku, Maui, she was a retired teacher and member of the Church of the Holy Cross. She volunteered as a flower lady at the Lyman Museum and the North Hawaii Community Hospital. She is survived by her son, Mark (Jacquelyn) Ohata of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Dr. Ruth (Bert Saito) Ohata of Hilo; cousins, nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held on June 24, 2023 (Saturday) at the Church of the Holy Cross in Hilo, Hawaii from 10 to 11:00 a.m.; celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Good wishes only, please. No flowers. No Koden (monetary offerings). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Christopher DeMorales
Christopher M. DeMorales, 49, of Hilo, passed away on May 7, 2023. He was born on July 28, 1973 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.; Services start at 6 p.m. Celebration of Life Saturday, June 24, 2023 from noon to 6 p.m. at 1411 Railroad Ave., Hilo, HI 96720 (Uncle Charlie Boys Farm). Casual attire. He was survived by, father, Joseph DeMorales; sister, Ashley DeMorales; daughter, Leonalisa “Kehau” DeMorales-Mahi; one grandson, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Calvin Kaleiwahea
Calvin Hokulani Kaleiwahea, 78, of Volcano, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2023 at his residence. Born on June 29, 1944 in Hawaii, he was Head Rancher for a ranch on the Big Island. He also was a member of the Royal Order of King Kamehameha. Friends may call on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Visitation from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Services at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park He survived by wife, Marie Kaleiwahea of Volcano; sons, Calvin Troy Kaleiwahea and Gilbert Souza of Honolulu, Walton Kaleiwahea of San Diego, California; Terrance Kaleiwahea of Hilo; daughters, Lehualani (Bobby Castillo) Kaleiwahea and Michiko Kaleiwahea of Hilo, Angela (Reese) Kaleiwahea of Honolulu; sister, Inez Kaleiwahea of Honolulu; Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Richard Maiava
Richard “Ric” Neff Maiava, 75, of Hilo, passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2023. Born August 24, 1947 in Haar, Germany, Ric was General Manager of Ken’s House of Pancakes and Owner of Pond’s Hilo. He is survived by son, Jess Ric Maiava; Companion, Debra Ching Maiava; and sisters, Pammy, Sri, Michelle and their Families. Celebration of Life is pending. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Caleb Parazette
Caleb Morgan Parazette, 55, of Kailua Kona, Hawaii died May 23, 2023 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Santa Barbara, California, he was a screenwriter, with two short films produced. He was a massage therapist and worked at many world-class resorts and spas, most recently the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. A celebration of life will be held from 4-6 p.m. June 19, 2023 at the Kailua View Estates Recreation Center. Please RSVP by phone or text to (808)960-8333 to attend in person or to get Zoom link. The family requests casual attire. Please donate to Water.com in lieu of flowers. He is survived by his daughter, Arielle Shiels; parents, Joan and Jack Parazette; siblings, Sam, Kate and Aaron Parazette; partner, Shannon Sidell; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Steve Fukunaga
Steve Hiroshi Fukunaga, age 62, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on May 28, 2023 in the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Pahala, Hawaii on July 23, 1960 and was a Life Insurance Agent and Investment/Financial Advisor. He was a member of New Hope East Hawaii Church, Rotary Club of South Hilo, Chamber of Commerce, Aloha Exchange Club, and National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (N.A.I.F.A.). He was also a United States Air Force Veteran and coached numerous Basketball and Baseball teams in East Hawaii. Visitation will be held at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo, Hawaii on June 24, 2023 (Saturday) from 3 to 4:00 p.m.; memorial service will begin at 4 p.m. Casual attire is requested. He is survived by wife, Pauline Fukunaga of Hilo; sons, Ryan (Meghan Silva) Fukunaga of Hilo and Qaz Fukunaga of Hilo; daughter, Tracee (Kenny Xu) Fukunaga of California; brother, Chester (Adela) Fukunaga of Pahala; sister, Amy Johnson of Kansas City; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
William Castro
William Castro, Jr., 87, of Hilo died May 31 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a baker at the Hilo Medical Center and the former Hilo Hospital, member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Private services held. Survived by companion, Paul Martines of Hilo; sisters, Patricia (George) Iranon of Honolulu, Joyce (Rufus) Sonognini of Hilo, Rachel (Frank) Toddre of Las Vegas, Nevada; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shauna Perez
Shauna Coree Perez, 43, of Mountain View, died on June 5, 2023 at a private care home in Keaau. She was born on April 27, 1980 in Trenton, Michigan. She was a licensed dispensing optician. No services. Survived by, husband, Carlos Perez; sons, Miguel Perez and Mateo Perez; father, Rick (Vera) Geniac; mother, Mary Jo (Michael) Frendo; brothers, Nathan Frendo and Jonathon Frendo; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.