Jimmy K.C. Carmichael
Jimmy K.C. Carmichael, 34, of Hilo died Jan. 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kailua-Kona, he was a county maintenance worker. Celebration of life at a later date in Kona. Condolences cards to: Valerie Albo, 242 Punahele St., Hilo, Hi 96720. survived by son, William Enos; mother, Valerie Albos of Hilo; brother, Jeffery ((Vanasa) Delatorre; sister, Pauline Camichael (Tom) Shopay of Kailua-Kona, a niece, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ignacio “Chapo” Padilla Jr.
Ignacio “Chapo” Padilla Jr., 77, of Mountain View died Jan. 29 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Albuquerque, N.M., he was a retired U.S. Postal Service mail handler, retired U.S. Navy Vietnam-era radioman and member of Grace Believers. No services. Survived by wife, Cyrilla “Cissy” Padilla; daughters, Donna, Yvonne, Racella Park and Lyndanell Park; sons, Robert E. Lee, Walter Park and Frank Park; sisters, Ora Roybal and Gloria. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kazue K. Kaya
Kazue K. Kaya, 88, of Hilo died Dec. 25 at home. Born in Mountain View, she was a retired tour guide for the former Orchids of Hawaii and Kinipono Creations. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Michael (Yoko) Kuriki of Torrance, Calif., Lawton (Jill) Kaya and Sherwood Kaya of Oahu; sister, Suyako Matsubara of Hilo; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Elton Kiyoshi Endo
Elton Kiyoshi Endo, 73, of Hilo died Jan. 24 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired co-owner of the former Sewing Unlimited, U.S. Air Force veteran and member of Hilo Trap and Skeet Club. No services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by life partner, Marlene Tomi of Hilo; brothers, Elliot Endo of Washington state and Francis Endo of Keaau; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Stanley Martinez
Stanley Martinez, 74, of Volcano and formerly of Honolulu died Jan. 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Wahiawa, Oahu, he was a retired fire battalion chief at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, warning officer for Hawaii State Civil Defense and U.S. Navy veteran. Celebration of life at a later date. Any memories, stories and/or correspondence to Marie Cooper-Martinez, 15-2714 Pahoa Village Rd., Unit H1, #380, Pahoa, HI 96778. Survived by wife, Marie Cooper-Martinez of Volcano; sons, Stuart Martinez of Las Vegas, Matthew Martinez and Ka‘ohu Cooper of Volcano; sisters, Zenobia Suzuki, Fran Martinez and Charmaine Roach of Honolulu; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kenneth Bernard Iopa
Kenneth Bernard Iopa, 77, of Hilo died Jan. 28 at home. Born in Hilo, he was an accountant and graduate of Hilo High School. Private services at a later date. Survived by wife, Esperanza Iopa of Hilo; son, Robert (Rachelle) Iopa of Honolulu; daughter, Kimberly (Kalei) Angay of Hilo; sister, Maile Zarko of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Mabel Iopa of Hilo; four grandsons and a granddaughter; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
