Rose Lucinda Ramos Rosimo
Rose Lucinda Ramos Rosimo, 102, of Portland, Ore., formerly of Kohala, died Feb. 7. Born in Papaya, Philippines, she was a retired site manager for the Hawaii County Nutrition Program, piano teacher in Kohala, founded the Kohala Filipina Community Association, taught English to new immigrants and helped many gain their U.S. citizenship. In 1993, she was recognized by the County of Hawaii as Outstanding Female for Older Americans, and in 2012, was recognized for her 30-plus years of service by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Friday, May 10, at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Kapaau. Casual attire. Survived by children, Ruth (Ed Stuber) Rosimo, Phoebe (Jimmy) Williamson and David (Debbie Clark) Rosimo; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gene Garcia Niihau
Gene Garcia Niihau, 66, of Waimea, died March 3. Born in Honolulu, he was a flooring carpenter. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday (May 11) at Waimea Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 65-1160 Kapiolani Rd. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Trixy K. Niihau; sons, David K. (Momoko) Niihau, Gene G. Niihau Jr., Benjamin M. Niihau, Mark P. Niihau, Nick Niihau and Eric Niihau; daughters, Rachel K. Niihau and Lila Tanaka; brothers, Eddie Tanaka and Harvey Tanaka; sisters, Margaret Victorino, Naomi Niihau-Ballesteros, Joanne Niihau-Tabara, Terry Tanaka and Raynette Rogers; hanai daughters, Iona Niihau-Sherman and Gari Niihau-Ashby; a grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Harrison Kalani Leo Timothy Heinicke
Harrison Kalani Leo Timothy Heinicke, 64, of Hawi died March 7 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. born in Honolulu, he was a fula dancer, ukulele instructor, weaver, member of Na Kupuna O Kohala Hula Halau and Kohala Senior Citizens, and U.S. Army veteran. Celebration of life 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 12, at Kawaihae Harbor. Scattering of ashes to follow. Survived by sons, Kaniela Heinicke and Kaimana (Michelle Montoya) Heinicke; daughter, Kawehilani (Kama Emeliano-Solomon) Heinicke; hanai son, Michael Heinicke; brothers, Gordon (Cindie) Heinicke and Bradley (Mike) Heinicke; sisters, Sharon (Bob) Traulsen, Germaine Heinicke and Sandy (Ronald Jyo) Heinicke; sister-in-law, Gwen Heinicke; companion, Madelaine Evalani Kawai; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
David Thomas Ferreira
David Thomas Ferreira, 69, of Hilo died April 11 at home. Born in Papaikou, he was a retired Hawaii Army National Guard sergeant first class and senior personnel service manager and Family Assistance Center specialist. He also graduated from Hawaii Community College and the University of Hawaii. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Thursday (May 16) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life with military funeral honors at 3 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Cheryl Mae Ferreira; son, Marc Ferreira; daughter, Brandi Lyn Ferreira; brothers, Joseph (Christine Ebanez) Ferreira Jr. of Honolulu, John (Yoko) Ferreira of Grapevine, Texas, Michael (Debra) Ferreira of Pahoa and Paul (Cathy) Ferreira of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Russell Hatada and Brian (Lynn) Hatada; three grandchildren; five nephews, six nieces, seven grandnephews and six grandnieces; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sencirea “Sen” Ann Cabral
Sencirea “Sen” Ann Cabral, 43, of Kurtistown died March 23. Born in Kailua-Kona, she worked in home health care. Visitation 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Ballard Family Mortuary in Hilo. Celebration of life service at 10:30 a.m. Survived by partner, Russell Mercado; parents, MarySue (Edwin L. Toilolo Jr.) Cabral and Marty T. Martinson; sons, Rysen Ascino, Shelton and Isaiah Garmon; daughters, Precious and Kawehilani Mercado; brother, Marty K. Martinson; sisters, DeeAnna Mata and Marah Martinson; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Paul Oshiro
Paul Oshiro, 85, of Paauilo died April 6. Born in Kapaau, Hawaii he was retired from the former Hawaiian Tel and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Private services. Survived by brothers, Roy (Emily) Oshiro and Edward Oshiro; sister, Janice Salvador; brother-in-law, Wilfred Onishi; nieces and nephews.
Gloria Jean Beattie
Gloria Jean Beattie, 78, of Kailua-Kona died April 28 at home. Born in Gainesville, Fla., she was an early childhood educator and stay-at-home mom. Services at a later date in Florida. Survived by husband, Scott Beattie of Kailua-Kona; sons, Matthew (Hilarie) Beattie of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Adrian Robinson of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Sarah Beattie of Detroi; brothers, Cris Beckham and Jerry Beckham of Cedar Key, Fla.; two grandsons; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Carolyn “Carol” Tina
Carolyn “Carol” Tina, 68, of Kailua-Kona died March 22 at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Kealakekua, she was a cashier/hostess at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel and union chairwoman for Local #1505, a banquet waitress at the Outrigger Resorts at Keauhou Bay, karaoke hostess at the former Terus, Lamplighter’s and Lighthouse Bar and Restaurant, member of the AAA, AARP, the Kuakahela and Girbisi/Pacatang Ohana and Smiling Faces women’s softball team and loved bowling, ping pong and billiards. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Friday, May 17, at Courtyard By Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel’s Kamakahonu Ballroom. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Burial 2 p.m. at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Joseph I. Tina of Kailua-Kona; son, Rodney (Puanani) Lawrence of Kalaheo, Kauai; daughter, Maile Lawrence of Kailua-Kona; stepchildren, Joseph (Christa) Tina of Aurora, Colo., AnnaMaria Tina of Littleton, Colo., John Tina of Aurora, Colo., Bryan (Tara) Tina of Pahoa, Melissa (Jason) Isidro of Hilo, Nicholas (Lissette) Tina of Warrensburg, Mo., Tiffany (Rob Dunbar) Tina of Huntington Beach, Calif., Bianca Shortt of Kailua-Kona and Brittany (Noah) Shaw of Kawaihae; sisters, Linda (Peter) Lindsey of Kailua-Kona and Dionysia (Robert) Kamaka of Holualoa; brothers, Querico (Laurie) Pacatang and Gaudens (Davyann) Girbisi of Kailua-Kona; hanai sister, Pearl (Ipo) Hao of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Shirley Pacatang of Kohala, Estrella Pacatang of Kona, Mildred (Leonard) Tina Kaneshiro of Waianae, Oahu and Anngie Tina Nakasone of Ewa Beach, Oahu; brother-in-law, Philip (Lori) Tina of Kailua-Kona; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, 12 hanai grandchildren, three hanai great-grandchildren and 16 step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangments by Dodo Mortuary.
William Moon Apele Kalua‘u Jr.
William Moon Apele Kalua‘u Jr., 75, of Kalaoa, Kona died Jan. 21 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired U.S. Army sergeant first class in Special Forces who served three tours in Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart, a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and a Bronze Service Star. Celebration of life 5 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Old Kona Airport Makaeo Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by children, William (Tiana) Kalua‘u III, Robbi Zirkelbach, Randy Spreitler, Ryan Kalua‘u, Rubin Kalua‘u and Tita Kalua‘u; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.