Bessie Misue Shindo
Bessie Misue Shindo, 93, of Hilo died April 18 at a private care home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired kindergarten teacher at Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School, member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, golfer and member of Kula Wahine and Club Wednesday golf clubs. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Timothy (Marsha) Shindo of Hilo; daughter, Phyllis (Kahana Itozaki) Shindo of Hilo; sister, Lillian Westerman of California; brother-in-law, Kenneth Mukaigawa of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Alice Koizumi of Hilo; caregiver, Vicky Baker of Hilo; nieces, a nephew and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Allone Knipe Howell
Allone Knipe Howell, 97, of Ocean View died May 6 at home. Born in Iowa Park, Texas, she was a retired real estate broker. Private scattering of ashes will be held in January 2026. Survived by daughters, Theresa (Bob) Richardson of Ocean View and Sandy Helm-Anderson of Pahrump, Nev.; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; a nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Christian Kaluai Kaiwi
Christian Kaluai Kaiwi, 55, of Hilo died May 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, He was a retired surveyor for ESH Engineers Surveyors Hawaii. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Thursday (May 15), at Homelani Memorial Park and Crematory. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Ilka “Aiko” Kelekolio-Kaiwi; sons, Elijah Lindsey, Gabriel Kaiwi, Wayne Baroza and Hide Kelekolio; daughter Kano‘o Kelekolio-Baroza; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Marion Nalani Kukua
Marion Nalani Kukua, 78, of Holualoa died March 21 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a real estate agent, retired commercial fisherman, coffee farmer and U.S. Air Force veteran. Celebration of life service 9 a.m. Sunday, May 25, at Big Game Fishing Clubhouse at Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Cherise Kukua of Holualoa; three granddaughters. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Terri Ann Kukua
Terri Ann Kukua, 75, of Holualoa died March 10 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Huntington Beach, Calif., she was a public school security officer. Celebration of life service 9 a.m. Sunday, May 25, at Big Game Fishing Clubhouse at Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona. Casual attire. Survived by her husband, Marion Kukua of Holualoa, since deceased; daughter, Cherise Kukua of Holualoa; three granddaughters. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
David Franklin Roland
David Franklin Roland, 45, of Honokaa, died April 4 in Waikoloa. Born in Alexandria, Va., he was a carpenter, man of faith and member of Hope Services Church. Celebration of life held April 18 at Kiholo Bay. Survived by children, Trinity Faith Roland and Hayden Isaiah Roland; mother, Yvonne; father, Dan; brothers, Geoff and Matt. Arrangements by Hawaii Cremation Services.
Edward Alan Grantz
Edward Alan Grantz, 78, of Keaau, died April 17 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, U.S. Navy veteran, former Bishop of the Pahoa Ward and member of the Waikahe First Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 8:30-9:45 a.m. Wednesday (May 21) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service at 9:45 a.m. Burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Lovaminda “Lovey” Grantz of Keaau; daughter, Cheyanne Grantz of Texas; sons, Scott (Ronelle) Arquero of Hilo and Lee (Lilia) Arquero of Keaau; brother, Alexander Grantz of Keaau; sister, Kathleen (Bill) Vasconcellos of Pearl City, Oahu; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Thelma Sueoka Sato
Thelma Sueoka Sato, 98, of Hilo died Jan. 1 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired administrative assistant for the state Judiciary and member of the Church of the Holy Cross. Private service. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, James W. I. (Lorraine) Sato of San Francisco; brother, Herbert M. Sueoka of Arizona; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
George Tadaaki Tomonaga
George Tadaaki Tomonaga, 84, of Hilo died March 28 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Olaa, he was a registrar at Waiakea High School and U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Lillian Tomonaga of Hilo; children, Jodie (Vince) Kimura of Hilo, Greg (Jessica) Tomonaga of New River, Ariz., and Sheri (Todd) Nishimura of Hilo; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Charlotte Masako Uyeda
Charlotte Masako Uyeda, 82, of Hilo died March 5 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Waipahu, Oahu, she was a business office clerk and member of Hale Pule Ke Ola Hou Church. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by children, Jay (Carolyn) Uyeda of Kailua-Kona, Jill (Phillip) Bisel of Hilo and Jeffrey (Kelli) Uyeda of Waipahu; brother, George (Hazel) Shinsato of Torrance, Calif.; sister, Eleanor (Robert) Handa of Tampa, Fla.; six grandchildren; nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mary Jo “MJ”
Kuuipo Victorino
Mary Jo “MJ” Kuuipo Victorino, 52, of Mountain View died April 15 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a co-owner and driver of Kwiki Taxi and member of Arise Church and Hawaiian Iron Motorcycle Club. Visitation 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Celebration of life noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at Wailoa State Recreation Area, Large Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by partner, Roy Kunishige; daughter, Amanda-Lee (Shayne) Victorino; son, Lopaka-Lee (Sheyna) Victorino; hanai sons, Rudy (Micha) Kunishige, Ryan Kunishige and Jason Kunishige; five sisters and a brother; 12 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
