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Chrystal Arceneaux
Chrystal Melissa Arceneaux, 49, of Kailua-Kona, died on Sep. 15 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Orange, Calif., she was an office administrator and dispatcher for Kona Transportation Company, a retail salesperson for Jam’s World, customer service agent for Aloha Insurance and was in public relations for the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce. Services will be held at a later date. Survived by, husband, Damien Arceneaux of Kailua-Kona; mother, Anita Pierce of Kailua-Kona; father, Franklin Pierce of New Mexico; brother, Brandon (Lisa Ann) Pierce of Waipahu, Oahu; sister, Allison Pierce of Capt. Cook; 2 nieces; 2 nephews; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Leonora Dacayanan
Leonora Dacayanan, 86, of Pepeekeo, died on Sept. 25 at home. Born in Hilo, she was Home Health Aide and a member of the Immacualate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Friends may call on Monday (Oct. 23) at the Immaculate Heart Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Visitation from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Burial at Alae Cemetery (Sec. K) She is survived by son, Emil Dacayanan of Honolulu; daughters, Tesi Subica of Hawaiian Beaches, Lidia (Thomas Dela Cruz) Dacayanan and Melissa (Ryan) Dacayanan-Salvador of Pepe’ekeo, Priscilla (Jason Grouns) Dacayanan of Kea’au. Daughter in-law, Sandy Dacayanan of Hilo; sisters, Leonila Stone of Papa’ikou and Norma (Tony) Acain of Kailua, Hawaii; brothers, Alfred Rebuldela of Papaikou and Juan Rebuldela of Hilo; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Christalino Emeliano Jr.
Christalino Emeliano Jr., 72, of Ocean View, died on Sept. 19 at home. Born in Kohala, he was a self-employed commercial fisherman and an avid golfer. Private services will be held at a later date. Survived by, wife, Stephanie Emeliano of Ocean View; sons, Donald (Jane) Emeliano of Kohala, Joseph Emeliano of Kohala, Kamuela (Jamaine) Emeliano of Kawaihae and Ryan (Nani) Stevens of Kailua-Kona; stepsons, Richard M. (Lori) Patacsil of Capt. Cook and Kalani (Alohi) Patacsil of Ocean View; daughters, Jeanie (Miguel) Emeliano-Barajas of Waimea and Christel (Brian) Hall of Hilo; stepdaughter, Lehuanani Patacsil of Oahu; brother, George (Maribel) Emeliano of Kohala; sisters, Bernice (Paul) Lucas of Kohala, Yvonne (Greg) Lucas of Oahu and Grace (Damien) Freitas of Kalopa; 15 grandchildren; 7 stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-grandstepson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Youichi Fujii
Youichi Fujii, 90, of Kealakekua, died on Sept. 4 at Fely’s Care Home. Born in Honalo, he was a coffee farmer. No services. Survived by, sisters, Jean Nakagawa of Wahiawa, Oahu and Betsy Creech of California; brothers, Robert (Clara) Fujii of California and Aldo (Joyce) Fujii of Mililani, Oahu; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Hisashi Fujimoto
Hisashi Fujimoto, 99, of Paauilo, died Sept. 25 at home. Born in Paauilo, he was a retired mechanic and bus driver for the former Fujimoto Super Service in Honokaa, an aikido instructor and a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Visitation from 10–11 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 22) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; funeral service at 11 a.m.. Burial will take place at the East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2 at a later date. Survived by wife, Mieko Fujimoto of Paauilo; daughter, Jasmine Bailado of Paauilo; two grandsons, four great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Cameron Hewines
Cameron Bruce Hewines, 75, of Waikoloa, died on Sept. 8 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Hamilton, Canada, we was a retired director of sales for the Royal Kona Resort, a coordinator and chauffeur for Resorts Limousines and treasurer for Destination Kona Coast. Memorial Services to be held at a later date. Survived by, spouse, Stacy Kuwata of Waikoloa; brothers, Calvin (Linda) Hewines and Gary (Barbara) Hewines; sister, Valerie (William) Jamieson; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and a great-nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Charles Kanoho, Jr.
Charles “Charlie” Luis Kanoho, Jr., 76, of Hilo, died Sept. 13 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a travel agent and tour guide for Tours by Charlie and a U.S Air Force veteran. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. Oct. 29 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo with a memorial service at 11 a.m. He is survived by mother, Kuulei Kanoho of Hilo; daughter, Nozomi Kanoho of Hilo; hanai brother, David (Linda) Iwamoto of California; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shizue Kotaki
Shizue Kotaki, 95, of Paauilo, died Sept. 14 at the Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Paauilo and was retired from the M. Nakahara Store and was also a member of the Paauilo Kongoji Mission. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 21) at the Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Miles “Take” (Vetoann Budgie Baker) Kotaki and Bert (Donna) Kotaki of Hilo, Alvin “Yaku” (Patricia David) Kotaki of Paauilo; daughter, Fay (Timothy) Hayes of Honolulu; son-in-law, Steven Oroku of Mililani; sister, Hazel Nishimura of Honolulu; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, hanai grandchildren and great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Sylvia Lincoln
Sylvia (Alisna) Lincoln, 82, of Kamuela, died on Sept. 27. She was born in Waipahu. Celebration of Life will be held on Friday (Oct. 20) at Kahilu Town Hall in Kamuela. Welcoming will start at 9 a.m. and services will be from 10-11 a.m. Luncheon will follow. She is survived by husband Elmo K. Lincoln along with their four children: Morinna (Barry) Twigg, Rynella (Stanley) Pasco, Deanna (Lance) Manabe and Kaiser “Kip” (Raylene) Lincoln. 13 Grandchildren and 16 Great-Grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; siblings Patricia Itsuno, Priscilla Oku, Linda Redoble, and Jerry Alesna. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Donald Lorenzo
Donald Raymond Lorenzo, 86, of Hilo, died on Aug. 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahala, he was a retired supervisor for the former Ka‘u Sugar Company and former tractor operator for the former Grassman Farms. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday (Oct. 21) at Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Celebration of Life to follow at Punaluu Black Sands Beach, Large Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by, wife, Shirley Lorenzo of Hilo; children, LaVanda (Tim) Shea of Wisconsin, Raymond (Rose) Lorenzo of Honokaa, Monte Lorenzo of Ocean View, Rodney (Pansy Quintal) Lorenzo of Alaska and Bernadette (Chadwick Pajimola) Lorenzo of Honokaa; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Alfredo Salvador Sr.
Alfredo “Fred” Castor Salvador Sr., 92, of Kapaau, died on Sept. 1 at home. Born in Kohala, he was a retired park caretaker for Lapakahi State Historical Park and a member of Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the North Kohala Senior Citizens. Visitation will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday (Oct. 21) at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Funeral Mass at 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by, sons, Alfredo “Froggy” Salvador, Jr., Paul Salvador and Michael “Mikey” (Mary) Salvador; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Jerri Shimizu
Jerri Yoshimasa Shimizu, 74, of Hilo, died Sept. 15 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Hilo Intermediate School teacher, worked for the former Go! Airlines, was an alumnus of Central Washington State University and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and its affiliate Hilo Hoyukai. Friends may call at 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave. for a 4 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire. No monetary gifts or flowers. He is survived by wife, Lois Shimizu of Hilo; children, Jeris Shimizu of Seattle, Wash., Seril (Kanoe) Shimizu of Lanai City, Lanai, Lori (Alex Stephens) Shimizu of Kent, Wash.; one grandson and numerous cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Michael Spinelli
Michael Lee Spinelli, 47, of Kailua-Kona died on July 15 in Kealakekua. Born in New Jersey, he worked as a coffee farmer. He is survived by daughters Anela Halmas-Spinelli of Kailua-Kona; Jeshaiah Vailuu of Kailua-Kona; sister Beth Cordes of New Bruswick, New Jersey; and brother Jim Weller of Edgewater, Maryland. Private services will be held. Online condolences may be posted on www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Services provided by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.
Satsue Yoshishige
Satsue Yoshishige, 92, of Kealakekua, died on Sept. 14 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilea, Ka‘u, she was an LPN for Kona Community Hospital and a member of the Akitsu Kumiai and Central Kona Union Church. Private services will be held at a later date. Survived by, husband, Joseph Yoshishige of Kealakekua; daughters, Lynn (Alton) Miyasaka of Kaneohe, Oahu, Cara Yoshishige of Kealakekua, Darice (Michael Guenzler) Yoshishige of Ft. Worth, Texas and Gail Yoshishige of Hilo; sister, Harumi Ikeda of Ewa Beach, Oahu; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.