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Sylvester Onaonanamaka “Onaona” Ah Yee

Sylvester Onaonanamaka “Onaona” Ah Yee, 76, of Hilo died May 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Kamoa, Ka‘u, he was captain of his boat, the “Hilinai,” a maintenance worker at the former Hilo Seaside Hote, emergency room security guard at the formermer Hilo Hospital, U.S. Navy veteran and 1967 graduate of Ka‘u High School. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Martha Ah Yee; sisters-in-law, Martell Ah Yee, Ginger Ah Yee and Mutz Ah Yee of California, Roselind (Noah) Strange of Arizona, Vickie Kekuna of Honolulu, Lillian (Larry) Toledo of Hilo, Sharon Char of Maui; brother-in-law, Benjamin Kekuna of Waikoloa; nieces and nephews.. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

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William “Pee Wee” Leo Gomes

William “Pee Wee” Leo Gomes, 84, of Hilo died May 10 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired merchant marine and retired commercial fisherman. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Saturday (June 7) at Alae Cemetery. Graveside committal service at 2 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Gloria Gomes of Hilo; sons, Alcapone (Sandra Aiwohi Dacayanan) Gomes of Hilo, Jason (Merribeth Iona) Santana and William “Pee Wee Boy” Santana of Kona; daughter, Crystal (Elton Alameda) Wakita of Hilo; brother, Gregory (Alisha) Correia of Puna; sister, Larraine (Lance) Lincoln of Honolulu; brother-in-law, Harry (Nancy) Partika of Honolulu; sisters-in-law, Rose Correia of Kauai and Lori Groom of Ohio; 11 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Donald “Sweeney” Joseph Perreira

Donald “Sweeney” Joseph Perreira, 90, of Hilo, died May 13 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired paramedic assistant for the state Department of Health, Hilo Day Activity Center, a self-employed Santa Claus, basketball coach, track and field coach and volunteer for Special Olympics, canoe paddler for Kaione and Lanikai canoe clubs on Oahu, member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church and various classic car clubs and Las Vegas Raiders fan. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday (June 6) at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Casual attire.Ashes to be scattered on Oahu at a later date. Survived by companion, Charlyn Yamamoto of Pepeekeo; son, Eric Schweitzer Sr. of Waikoloa; mother-in-law, Ruth Yamamoto of Pepeekeo; grandson, Eric Schweitzer Jr. of Waikoloa; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Walter “Wally” Jack Poha

Walter “Wally” Jack Poha, 74, of Hilo died May 2 at home. Born in Pahala, he was a retired head cook for Mauna Kea Observatories Support Services, Hawaii Army National Guard and Hawaii Air National Guard retiree and member of AJA, ILWU and HGEA bowling leagues. Visitation 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Graveside committal service and burial 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Miriam Poha of Hilo; daughters, Natalie Poha and Tammy (Shane) Shibata of Hilo; brother-in-law, James (Dorothy) Burton of Hawaiian Beaches; sisters-in-law, Norma (John) Devine and Trinidad Burton of California; grandson, Tayden Poha-Ellamar of Las Vegas; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Yuki Oshiro

Yuki Oshiro, 52, of Phoenix, formerly of Mountain View, died March 23 at home. She was a controller at Midway Nissan/Volvo of Phoenix. Celebration of life on her birthday, noon Saturday June 28, at 3750 Uka Pl. in Hilo. Survived by father, Tadao; mother Kiyoko; son, Kevin; brothers, Akira, Dean (Iris); a nephew and three nieces.

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Correia

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Correia, 67, of Hilo died May 15 at Honokaa Hospital. Born in Honokaa, she was a retired private nurse caregiver and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Private services held. Survived by brother, Steven (Raycale) Correia of Hilo; a niece, a nephew, cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Grace Puanani Hernandez

Grace Puanani Hernandez, 89, of Hilo died April 16 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Kaumana Ward. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday (June 6) at The Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 522 Ponahawai St. in Hilo. Service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by daughters, Olanda Flood, Roberta (John) Makaokalani and Pua Hernandez of Hilo; sons, Manuel (Ruchelle) Hernandez, Robert (Laurell) Hernandez and Peter Hernandez of Hilo, John Hernandez of Oahu; 28 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Barbara Jean Jorg

Barbara Jean Jorg, 89, died April 15. Born in Portland, Ore., she was a pianist, artist, animal lover and quick wit. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by children, Douglas C. (Brenda) Jorg and Jeannie C. (Derek Francis) Jorg Domingo; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Susan Elizabeth Kamaile

Susan Elizabeth Kamaile, 68, of Hilo died May 22 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Seattle, she was a homemaker. Celebration of life at a later date. For info, call Kyra at (808) 365-8512. Survived by children, Sarah Kamaile of Oahu, Roselle Kamaile of Molokai, Isaac Kamaile of Hawi, Kevin Kamaile of Kurtistown and Levi Kamaile of Molokai; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

William Curtis Kirker, III

William Curtis Kirker, III, 80, of Ocean View died May 13 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart. No services at this time. Survived by daughters, Erika Kirker and Sara Tiller of Canada, Marissa (William) Petrovic of Ocean View; son, Joshua Kirker of Honokaa; sister, Edith Jackson of Wenatchee, Wash.; hanai sister, Deborah Moore; hanai brother, Allen Moore; six grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary .

Elizabeth “Puna” Rocha Libron

Elizabeth “Puna” Rocha Libron, 85, of Hilo died May 17 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Kohala, she was a retired housekeeper and laundry worker for Kohala Hospital and member of Kohala Baptist Church and United Public Workers. Services at a later date. Survived by children, Garland Rocha of Kohala, Lizel Libron Medeiros and Jeremy Libron of Hilo; two grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lieselotte “Lilo” Santos

Lieselotte “Lilo” Santos, 96, of Hilo died May 8. Born in Kassel, Germany, she sailed from Germany to America with her husband, Richard Santos in 1948, became a U.S citizen in 1954, was a retired employee of the former Hilo Day Activity Center and former member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 19. Private services. Survived by son, Rainer Santos of Hilo; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.