Ronald “Ron” Earl Van Scoy, 73, of Ocean View died Feb. 1 at his residence. Born in Westover, N.Y., he was a retired computer software engineer. Private services held. Survived by wife, Brenda Van Scoy of Ocean View. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Charles “Tiko” Vernon Collins, 66, of Kailua-Kona and Gallatin, Tenn., died Feb. 1 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Bowling Green, Ky., he was a retired dentist and served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He was also a paddler and member of Keauhou Canoe Club. Service information to be announced. Family requests memorial donations to any charitable organization. Survived by wife, Judith Collins of Kailua-Kona and Gallatin, Tenn.; brother, James (Tammy) Collins of Madison, Tenn.; numerous nieces. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Rita Mynah Francisco, 86, of Kailua-Kona and Honolulu died Feb. 2 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker. Private services held. Survived by daughter, Rita (Ronald) Kahalioumi of Holualoa; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Dorothy “Dot” Bonita Kauahi, 72, of Waimea died Nov. 20 at Hale Hoola Hamakua. Born in Bozeman, Mont., she was a retired cashier for Sure Save store, part-time cashier for Cracked Seed Etc., Homer’s Deli and Suzy’s Scrapbooking in Waimea. A Celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Waikoloa Community Church. Condolences can be sent to P.O. Box 383605 Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738. For information call 315-8208. Survived by son, Jerry (Arleen) Kauahi of Waimea; daughters, Candace Kauahi both of Waimea, Christine (Stan Nakamoto) Kauahi of Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, Curt Humphrey of Montana; hanai-sisters, Gyneve Kauahi, Claire Duvauchelle both of Waimea, Peggy Humphrey of Montana; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Theodore Lucero Jr., 80, of Mountain View died Jan. 29 at his residence. Born in Vale, S.D., he served in the U.S. Navy and worked for U.S. Corps of Engineers. Private services held. Survived by wife, Ruth Carmen Lucero of Mountain View; son, Peter I.O. Lucero of San Fransisco; daughters, Gwendolyn L. Eveler of Wisconsin, Dana M.W. Lucero of Mountain View, Mikelle K. Lucero of Honolulu; sister, Isabelle Harper of California; two grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo.
Valerie Jayne Myles, 57, of Keaau died Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Montgomery, Ala., she was a Hawaii substitute teacher. Private services held. Survived by brother, Thomas (Laura) Myles of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Victoria (Steven) Ehlers of Fort Worth, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
Ronald “Ron” Earl Van Scoy, 73, of Ocean View died Feb. 1 at his residence. Born in Westover, N.Y., he was a retired computer software engineer. Private services held. Survived by wife, Brenda Van Scoy of Ocean View. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.