Leland Lee Akamu, 63, of Kailua, Oahu, died April 17 at the Kona Community Hospital. Born in Ka’u, he was a welder for BAE (British Aerospace) Systems Hawaii Shipyard; a member of Local 1998, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker-IAE; and he was caretaker of the Macomber family gravesite in Ka’u. Friends may call at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, at the Naalehu Clubhouse in Naalehu Park for an 11 a.m. memorial service. Casual attire, no flowers. Survived by his brothers, Terry Akamu of Kailua, Oahu, Russell Akamu of Pearl City, Oahu, and Payton (Pua) Akamu of Kapaau; sisters, Shirley Clark of Missouri, Brenda (Ron) Garlock of Kailua, Oahu; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Leland Lee Akamu, 63, of Kailua, Oahu, died April 17 at the Kona Community Hospital. Born in Ka‘u, he was a welder for BAE (British Aerospace) Systems Hawaii Shipyard; a member of Local 1998, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker-IAE; and he was caretaker of the Macomber family gravesite in Ka‘u. Friends may call at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, at the Naalehu Clubhouse in Naalehu Park for an 11 a.m. memorial service. Casual attire, no flowers. Survived by his brothers, Terry Akamu of Kailua, Oahu, Russell Akamu of Pearl City, Oahu, and Payton (Pua) Akamu of Kapaau; sisters, Shirley Clark of Missouri, Brenda (Ron) Garlock of Kailua, Oahu; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sabrina Leimomi Mitchell, 41, of Kealakekua died May 7 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, she was the general manager for E.M. Rivera & Sons Inc., member of Pukaana Congregational Church, the former Kailua-Kona Volleyball, BYG Backyard Gang, Koolah Killahs, Fil Ams, KHK, Hawaiian Originals, Kona Gold, Kona Jammers, Kunia’s, Half & Half, Naupakas and Likabu’s volleyball and softball teams. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Clubhouse located at Honokohau Boat Harbor. Service at 11 a.m. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. For information call 938-8661. Survived by sons, Keoni (Jaymie Loando) Balucan, and Keanu Balucan; parents, Bobo and Lydia Mitchell, all of Kealakekua; sisters, Kalei Mitchell of Kailua-Kona, Sonya (Dutch Bento) Bento-Mitchell of Kealia, Lynelle (Daniel) Kamakau of Puuanahulu; brother, Billy Mitchell of Ocean View; a grandson, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Thomas Kaimi Spinney, 54, of Waimea died May 6. Born in Honolulu, he worked as a carpenter and landscaper. Memorial scattering services to be announced at a later date. Survived by wife, Minnie Spinney; son, Jonathan Spinney of Reno, Nev.; daughter, Leslie-Ann Spinney of Honolulu; brothers, Alfred (Darlene) Spinney and Howard Spinney, both of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Demeatrice Spinney of Kailua-Kona, Lorna Spinney of Kailua-Kona, Sandy Lippertz (Kuhio) of Kailua, Oahu, and Faith (Andrew) Taketa of Kailua-Kona. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.
Clarence Costa Sr.’s obituary in the Thursday, May 10, edition included the incorrect names for his daughters. They are Clarine Costa of Pahoa and Terrie Costa of Ainaloa.