Jan Hasegawa
Jan Hasegawa, 85, of Pepeekeo died May 12 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was an office clerk with Hawaiian Insurance and Guaranty, a clerk for the former LK Radio and was a foster grandparent and paraprofessional tutor at Kalanianaole School. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Thursday (May 29) at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Gregory Dela Cruz of Honomu; daughters, Ruth (Craig “Mits”) Miyashiro and Tess Hasegawa of Pepeekeo; sister-in-law, Doreen Dela Cruz of Honomu; eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo.
Jaynie F. Reich
Jaynie F. Reich, 89, formerly of Kona, died April 25 in Flower Mound, Texas. Born in Clay, Ky., she was a beloved wife, mother, volunteer for numerous charities in the Dallas area, member of Dallas Park Cities Baptist Church Chorus and Kona Choral Music Society. She and her husband Don were longtime part-time residents of Kona beginning in 1970, moving there permanently in 2004. Services at a later date. Survived by daughters, Donna Jayne Reich and Beverly Jean Reich Ivy (Jack Ivy); grandchildren Emily Jayne Ivy and Everett Woodland Ivy. Arrangements by Mulkey Mason Funeral Home, Texas.
Dick Satoru Kina
Dick Satoru Kina, 73, of Keaau, died April 30 at home. Born in Hilo, he was retired from Keaau Propane, was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Visitation from 4-5 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo; memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Lisa Chin-Kina of Keaau; sons, Richard (Raffy) Yanagihara of Hilo, Scott Fujimori of Kona; daughters, Dee Marie (Sheldon Kotomori) Kina of Hilo, LeeAnn (Tyler Aburamen) Kina of Keaau; brothers, Alfred Kina and George Kina of Keaau; sister, Helen Garrett of Texas; brothers-in-law, Gerald Chin and Jensen Chin of Pahoa; sisters-in-law, Sabrina (Guy Badon) Chin of Keaau, Phyllis Flores of Pahoa, Elois Chin of Honolulu; five grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Katsuto “Kats” Kojiro
Katsuto “Kats” Kojiro, 99, of Hilo, formerly of Indianapolis, died May 6 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired bacteriologist for Eli Lilly &Co., U.S. Army Korean War veteran, graduate of University of Illinois and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Japanese American Citizen League. Private services held. In lieu of monetary gifts or flowers, donations can be made to Hawaii Care Choices, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720 or Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by sons, Christopher (Kate) Kojiro of Ann Arbor, Mich., William (Garrie) Kojiro of Greenfield, Ind.; daughters, Pamela Kojiro of Vincennes, Ind., Patricia Kojiro of Greenfield, Ind., Donna (Ernie) Stoops of Vincennes, Ind.; sister, Yukiko Kojiro, Honolulu; six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Anthony “Tony”
Wade Parker
Anthony “Tony” Wade Parker, 63, of Mountain View, died April 30 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Washington, D.C., he was a general contractor. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday (May 30) at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Wade “Kekoa” Parker of Oahu, Anthony “Kaipo” (Tasha) Parker and Wyatt Parker of Hilo; daughter, Kaohi (Keola) Nakamoto of Nevada; brother, Chuck (Patt Sornsin) Parker of Oahu; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo.
Walter Lee Robinson
Walter Lee Robinson, 78, of Hilo died May 12 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Inverness, Miss., he was a retired licensed practical nurse at Hines Veterans Hospital in Illinois, an ordained minister and veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Military honors will begin at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29 at the East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Burial to follow. Survived by daughter, Renee Robinson of Hilo; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jonathan
Kealaonaona Sayles
Jonathan Kealaonaona Sayles, 74, of Pahoa, died April 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a forestry worker with the State of Hawaii, Division of Forestry and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Celebration of life visitation from noon-2 p.m., Saturday (May 31) at the Pahoa Community Center. Memorial services at 2 p.m. Luncheon will follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Beatrice (Kevin Marasco) Sayles of Modesto, Calif. and Beauty Sayles of Gult, Calif.; brothers, Jay Sayles of Waimanalo, Jensen Sayles of Pahoa and Jeffery (Dilla) Sayles of Keaau; sister, Johanna (Siona Afoa) Sayles of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Adriana Sayles of Hauula and Shannon “Smiley” Burrows of Pahoa; hanai brother, Travis Thuston of Pahoa; eight grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo.
Dwight L.K. Decker
Dwight L.K. Decker, 76 of Kamuela, passed away on May 1 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was the founder/owner of Kamuela Taxi, former rancher for Parker Ranch and worked for Mauna Kea Hotel, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and was a caregiver. Service from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21 at Imiola Church-Kamuela. Lunch to follow at noon at Laiana Hall. Releasing of ashes at Kauwe Cemetery. Survived by son, Dwight L.K Decker Jr. of Kamuela; daughters Misty Key of Kamuela, Melissa (Rob) Landers of Kamuela, Barbrarose Decker of Kamuela, Naomi (Donald Gates Jr.) of Hilo; brothers Warren Mochizuki of Honolulu, Wayne Mochizuki of Honolulu and Eric Decker of Clinton, Iowa; sisters Belinda Stokes of Honolulu, Joanie Decker-Leffler of Tucson, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo.
Theo Toyoko Kushi
Theo Toyoko Kushi, 79, of Hilo died March 13 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, she grew up in Parlier, Calif., and was a teacher at Kea‘au Elementary School, a librarian and an active member of the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and its Buddhist Women’s Association. Private services held. Survived by husband, Herbert Kushi of Hilo; children, Devin (Jean) Kushi of Torrance, California, Blake Kushi of Los Angeles, California, Nyssa (Scott) Kushi of Hilo; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Yuriko “Yuri” Omonaka
Yuriko “Yuri” Omonaka, 93, of Pepeekeo died March 19 at her home. Born in South Hilo, she was a retired bookkeeper, a member of the Honomu Hongwanji Mission and a volunteer for RSVP. Private services held. Family requests no flowers and no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Guy (Delaine) Omonaka of Renton, Wash.; daughter, Eadie Omonaka of Pepeekeo; sister, Nobuko Nishioka of Waipahu; grandchildren, Chad Omonaka of Renton, Wash., Riley Omonaka of Portland, Oreg. and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Godfrey Sopio
Palacat Sr.
Godfrey Sopio Palacat Sr., 75, of Kailua-Kona died March 8. Survived by wife, Junedale Kapina Palacat of Kailua-Kona; childen, Godfrey Jr. (Star) Palacat of Las Vegas, Adam (Lea) Palacat of Kansas, Kapina (Jessy) Lansdale of Waikoloa, Bene’ Palacat of Kailua-Kona, William Nelsen of Oahu, Shane Palacat-Nelsen of Napo’opo’o and Cori Joseph of Las Vegas; hanai children Nicola Ching of Kailua-Kona, and Nedrick Nakama (Janneth) of Kailua-Kona and several grandchildren. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
