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Perry Shim.amoto
Perry Mutsuo Shimamoto, 66, of Honaunau, H, passed away March 3, 2023 in Clackamas, OR. He was a former employee at Napa Auto Parts Kona and Auto Zone Portland, OR. He is survived by wife Bernadette Shimamoto; children, Rynelle Shimamoto, Corynne (Efren) Mercado, Lance (Jessie) Shimamoto, Patrick Shimamoto,Cherish (Kalolo) Tuihalafatai, and Chelsey Shimamoto; brothers, George (Nobuko) Shimamoto and Robert(Deeann) Shimamoto; sisters, Mae (Len) Daily, Betsy Olores, Rose Watanabe, and Lillian Abe; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on August 19, 2023 from 12pm-4pm at Yano Hall, 82-6156 Captain Cook, HI 96704. Condolences may be sent to wife Bernadette Shimamoto at 310 Center St., Oregon City, OR 97045. As Perry liked to say, “I’ll see you when I see you.”
Harry Moriwaki
Harry Kiyoshi Moriwaki, 64, of Hilo, died April 18, 2023, at home. Born in Hilo, he was a caregiver and had formerly worked at Big Island Toyota Parts Department. Private services have been arranged. He is survived by brother, Jerry (Judy) Kagimoto of California; sister, Helen Moriwaki Fujii of Kohala; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Basilio Bulosan
Basilio “Mike” Bulosan, 86, of Pahoa, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at residence in Keaau. Born on June 14, 1937, in Pahoa. He retired from the Federal Government as Claims Specialist for the Department of Social Security. He was a US Army Veteran and a Tutor at Pahoa Elementary School. He also was a member of the Pahoa Sacred Heart Church, Lector and Eucharistic Minister. His favorite past-times avid fisherman and photographer; Pekelo Mountain Ball Pitcher; aka as “Mr. B” to his students, UH Manoa Sports Fan and proud father of six girls. Friends may call on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Visitation from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow at Dodo Mortuary Crematory. Life Streaming Video, Log into Dodo Mortuary Web Site under decedent name, Basilio Bulosan. He is survived by loving wife, Marciana P. Bulosan of Pahoa; daughters, Debra Bulosan, Diane (Tony) Bulosan-Randolph, Donna Bulosan, Darlene Bulosan, Marcia Bulosan and Michele Bulosan; sister, Angela Castro; sister in-law, Catalina Bulosan; three grandchildren, Cody Moniz, Caitlin Moniz and Lorenzo Randolph; companion dog, Gabi; numerous nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Manual Acupan
Manual Acupan, 80, of Keaau, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born on December 26, 1942, in the Philippines. He was a farmer in the Philippines and loved making his own vegetable garden. Friends may call on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Visitation from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery (New Section) Lunch to follow at Lam’s Garden Restaurant He is survived by wife, Carlina Acupan of Keaau; Children, Paulino (Nita) Acupan, Arnel(Marites) Acupan, Cristina Acupan and Gina (Roberto) Ganir of Keaau and Eliza (Jerry) Queja of Philippines; Sibilings, Dominga Robles, Carlos Acupan, Domingo Acupan and Andres Acupan of Kauai, Maria Cacal of Honolulu; grandchildren, Michael and Princess, Jezza and Jayson, Marielle, CJ, Everette and Ella Joy; great-grandchildren, Kehlani and Adeline; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary,Inc.
Ronald Hinchcliff
Ronald Lee Hinchcliff, 82, of Ocean View, Hawaii, passed away July16,2023 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Oakland California on Feb.28, 1941 he was a Coast Guard veteran and a well-known local lure maker. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Karen Hinchcliff of Ocean View. And his son Todd Gorla Sr. and 3 grandsons all of Seattle WA. Services have been held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Marcus Scott
Marcus Garvey Scott, 54, of Hilo, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born on April 10, 1969 in Northridge, California. He was an artist and musician. He was also a member of Center for Spiritual Living East Hawaii. Services will be held at a later date. Survived by, life partner, Roni Rosenberg of Hilo; mother, Cathy Hough of Hilo; numerous stepsiblings, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.