Sylvia Maureen Abernathy, 75, of Holualoa died July 5. Born in Morganton, N.C., she was an advocate for the blind and attended Mokuaikaua Church. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, at Mokuaikawa Church in Kailua-Kona. Burial to follow at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. No flowers; donations to National Federation of the Blind, West Hawaii Chapter. Survived by daughters, Sherron (Stephen) Rosenberger of Holualoa and Barbara (Steve) Sangerman of Downingtown, Pa.; sister, Priscilla (Terry) Watts of Hickory, N.C.; one grandchild. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.
Sylvia Maureen Abernathy, 75, of Holualoa died July 5. Born in Morganton, N.C., she was an advocate for the blind and attended Mokuaikaua Church. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, at Mokuaikawa Church in Kailua-Kona. Burial to follow at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. No flowers; donations to National Federation of the Blind, West Hawaii Chapter. Survived by daughters, Sherron (Stephen) Rosenberger of Holualoa and Barbara (Steve) Sangerman of Downingtown, Pa.; sister, Priscilla (Terry) Watts of Hickory, N.C.; one grandchild. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.
Lawrence “Dizzy” Segundo Javillonar, 63, of Waimea died June 11 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Kohala, he was retired maintenance worker for Hawaii Preparatory Academy and a member of Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Grave Diggers Hui. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Urn burial at Hawi County Cemetery. Luncheon to follow. Casual attire. Survived by brothers, Leon (Togo) Javillonar Jr. and Manuel (Dorothy) Javillonar; sisters, Maria (Henry, Jr.) Aina, Sarah Javillonar and Madeline (Rodney) Corpuz; one uncle, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Barbara “Bobbie” Ann Kela, 69, of Hilo died June 28 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Honolulu, she worked for C.W. Maintenance and the former downtown Hilo KFC, and was a member of Kuhio Chapel in Keaukaha and Hui Hoopili. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 7 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by husband, Richard L. Kela Sr. of Hilo; son, Richard L. Kela Jr. of Hilo; brother, Herbert Sweeney of Kauai; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ann Elizabeth Blanchart Magoon, 78, of Kailua-Kona died July 2 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker, past president of Beta Sigma Phi, and volunteer for Castle Medical Center, Kona Community Hospital, Relay for Life and American Cancer Society and a major contributor to Hawaii Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL), Family Support Services of West Hawaii, member and Silver Life Master recipient of American Contract Bridge League. Celebration of life 9 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at Hualalai Academy Bridge Club. Casual/aloha attire. No flowers; donations to Family Support Services of West Hawaii. Visitation again 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Kailua, Oahu. Service at noon. Inurnment to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Survived by husband, Jerry Magoon of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Wendy (Willie) Rose of Hilo, Juliette (Paul Costa) Magoon-Costa and Stephanie (Bill Dwyer) Magoon-Dwyer of Kailua-Kona; sister, Gladys Esposito of Kailua, Oahu; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Taeko Sanekane Maki, 78, of Keaau died June 26, 2012 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahoa, she was a retired anthurium exporter and member of the Waiakea Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 4 p.m. Survived by sons, Aaron Maki of New York and Neal (Celeste) Maki of Keaau; sister-in-law, Shizue Sanekane of Hilo; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Claybourne “Braddah Smitty” Smith, 60, of Hilo and Laupahoehoe died June 9 at home. Born in Honolulu; he was a musician and hope kahu of Ke Ola Mau Loa in Waimea, founder of Laupahohoe Music Festival and member of Big Island Riders and Sons of Hawaii. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service at 7 p.m. Visitation only 9-11 a.m. Friday, July 13, at the chapel. Aloha attire; flowers and lei welcome. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Survived by wife, Suzanne M. Smith of Hilo; children, Psalm Smith, Zion Smith and Jena Smith of Las Vegas, Luka Dayton (Tiffany) Smith of California, John (Rayann) Merritt-Filkins of Kurtistown, Zele Smith of Kohala, Eva Ayau of Volcano, Jenifer Lustig, Laura Victor and Ashley Espaniola of Hilo; brother, Charles Smith of Florida; sister, Haulani (George) Wong of Honolulu; numerous grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Charles Kupihea Warrington Jr., 64, of Hilo died July 1 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired social worker for Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center, Casey Family Programs, Kamehameha Schools and the state, a member of New Hope Christian Fellowship, Ka ‘Ohana Golf Club, Keaukaha-Pana‘ewa Community & Farmers Association, Pauahi Singing Trio, Andrews Athletic Association, Hui Nalu, Kai ‘Opua & Kamehameha Canoe Clubs, Central Y Volleyball Club and Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Burial at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by wife, Hedwig Nako‘olani Warrington of Hilo; sons, Kupihea Warrington and Kinohi Warrington of Hilo; daughter, Kaliko (Willie) Warrington Fatafehi of Honolulu; and extended Warrington-Lee Loy ‘ohana. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Juan “Johnny” Farinas Yadao, 89, of Paauilo died June 25 at home. Born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a retired truck driver for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. and member of Paauilo Senior Citizens Club, International Longshore and Warehouse Union and St. Columba (Episcopal) Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at St. Columba Church in Paauilo. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at St. Columba Church Cemetery. Survived by wife, Veronica R. Yadao of Paauilo; daughter, Letty Jane (Michael) Galloway of Keaau; sons, John (Sylvia) Yadao Jr. of Paauilo and Thomas (Wendy) Yadao of Waipahu; brother, Ulderico (Perin) Yadao of Philippines; sisters-in-law, Marina Melchor and Nena (Tukana) Tukana of Maui, Elsie Younce of Oregon, Betty (Dean) Brassfield of Los Angeles and Florentina Yadao of Paauilo; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.