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Zachary Edward
Tyler Collins
Zachary Edward Tyler Collins, 31, of Kealakekua died Dec. 27. He was a cook at Korner Pocket Sports Bar and Grill, and loved cooking and surfing. Celebration of life on his birthday, March 1, at Carnesale Funeral Home in Hammonton, N.J. Zoom will be set up for those who can’t attend in person. For info, contact his mother, Dawn Baldi at aspenpheonix@outlook.com. Attendees are urged to wear casual, beach-inspired attire. No flowers; memorial donations to a charity related to mental health. Survived by mother, Dawn (Damon) Baldi; biological father, Dana Collins; sister, Alison Collins; stepsister, Erica Baldi; grandmother, Charlene Baldi; uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Pamella Cherie Elsner
Pamella Cherie Elsner, 82 of Honokaa died Dec. 23 at home. Born in Santa Ana, Calif., she was a singer, musician and choir director at Honokaa United Methodist Church and member of the local Saddle Club. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Honokaa United Methodist Church, 45-3525 Mamane St. Service at 11 a.m. Survived by sister, Paula Nurse. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Robert “Bob”
Charles Kale Loebl
Robert “Bob” Charles Kale Loebl, 81, of Hilo died Dec. 23 at home. Born in Lihue, Kauai, he retired from the former GTE/Verizon/Hawaiian Tel as a mobile phone technician and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Services at a later date. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Lola Loebl of Hilo; daughter, Stacia Burton of Hilo; son-in-law, Ryan Chilson of Hilo; brothers, Arthur (Rhoda) Loebl of Palolo Valley, Oahu, and Herbert Loebl of Kaimuki, Oahu; four grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Laura Elizabeth Tavares
Laura Elizabeth Tavares, 63, of Kurtistown died Dec. 24 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Nampa, Idaho, she was a retired English teacher at Kamehameha Schools-Hawaii Campus, taught at Waiakea and Pahoa high schools, librarian at Hilo Intermediate School and former flutist with the Hawaii County Band. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 14) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial prayer service at 11. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Live stream of service at dodomortuary.com. Survived by husband, Linus Tavares of Kurtistown; daughter, Elizabeth (Matthew Minicucci) Tavares of Alabama; son, Jacob (Kylie) Tavares of Paauilo; siblings, Tom (Terry) Newby of Nebraska, Julie Heithecker of Idaho and Bob Newby of Nevada; a granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Don Mitsuo Hashimoto
Don Mitsuo Hashimoto, 68, of Hilo died Nov.12 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a clinical psychologist, founded Ohana Counseling Services in 1997, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Private services. Survived by wife, Sylvia Hashimoto; son, David Hashimoto and David’s wife and two children; brothers, Harvey Hashimoto and Brian Hashimoto; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
David Leslie Duyao
David Leslie Duyao, 77, of Honolulu died Dec. 3 on Oahu. Born in Olaa, he was retired from the Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center, a graduate of Hilo High School, U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart and Silver Star, member of Na Alii Bowling League, Manang Biday bowling team, Kupuna Baseball League and surfer, fisherman and golfer. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 15) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by children, Brandy (Andrew Pangan) Cummings, Leslie “Cuppy” Duyao and Kawika Duyao of Oahu; brother, Robert (Glenda) Duyao Sr. of Hilo; sister, Valerie (Randy) Silva of Las Vegas; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hubert Alexander Lee
Hubert Alexander Lee, 70, of Kailua-Kona, died June 22 in Kealakekua. Born in Honolulu, he was a cook. No services. Survived by son, Alexander Lee of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Kehaulani (Odyssey) Lee of Oregon and Jaclyn Lee-Hildebrant of Honolulu; sister, Li-Ann Lee of Kealakekua; brother, William Lee of Ocean View. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Takako Honda
Takako Honda, 67, of Captain Cook died Nov. 27 in Captain Cook. Born in Okinawa, Japan, she was a hairdresser, owner of Takako’s Hair Salon and member of the Business and Professional Women’s group, Okinawan Kenjin Kai and Kona Orchid Club. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at the family home, 83-5383 Mamalahoa Hwy. Celebration of life service at 5 p.m. Survived by husband, Roy Yasushi Honda; brothers, Hisashi (Yuriko) Yoshida and Manabu (Kumiko) Yoshida; sister, Yoshie (Asayoshi) Matsuda; brothers-in-law, Vance (Clarisa) Honda and Nathan (Helen) Honda; sisters-in-law, Jean Kadooka and Sherrie Honda; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Wayne Lopaka Lee
Wayne Lopaka Lee, 38, of Waikoloa, died Nov. 29 at home. He was a maintenance worker for Queen’s Marketplace. Services a later date in Kailua, Oahu. Survived by father, Robert Lee Jr.; mother, Louise Lee; five children. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Adelaida “Aida”
Ventura Juan
Adelaida “Aida” Ventura Juan, 53, of Hawi died Dec. 6 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Bacarra Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a butcher for M. Nakahara Store, secretary for Steamach Engineering Corp. in Philippines and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. All-night vigil 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at the family home, 55-401 Hawi Rd. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church in Hawi. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by mother, Carlina Juan of Hawi; brothers, Domingo (Lorna) Juan of Philippines and Leandro (Marilyn) Juan of Honolulu; sister, Valentina (Dominador) Ricco of Hawi; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Glen T. “Hapa” Nelson
Glen T. “Hapa” Nelson, 62, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 18 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Saskatchewan, Canada, he was a cook at Marriott Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel and Kona Inn, and avid surfer. Celebration of life and potluck 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at Old Kona Airport 1st pavilion in Kailua-Kona. Survived by mother and stepfather, Freda (Nim) Gray of Orland, Maine; sisters, Sharon Roehrick of Celebration, Fla., and Beverly Nelson of Minneapolis; brothers, Ron Nelson of Roseville, Calif., and Steven Nelson of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joseph Anthony Basque
Joseph Anthony Basque, 83, of Hilo died Aug. 4 at a private care home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired teacher and counselor at Ka‘u High School, member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and graduate of St. Joseph High School. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday (Jan. 17) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Memorial Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Survived by brother, Dr. George (Rose Marie) Basque of Omaha, Neb.; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
David Edward Olszewski
David Edward Olszewski, 85, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 10. Born in Washington state, he was a retired vice president for data processing. No services. Survived by sons, Todd Olszewski of Ocean Shores, Wash., Brett Olszewski of Portland, Ore., and Glenn Olszewski of Snohomish, Wash.; stepsons. Mickel Baker of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Gavin Baker of Vancouver, Wash.; stepdaughters, Lauren Baker of Anacortes, Wash., and Stephanie Smith of Richland, Wash.; brother, Michael Olszewski of Port Orchard, Wash.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
