Cynthia Ann Hua, 56, of Ocean View died Oct. 20. Born in California, she was a singer and entertainer. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Ocean View Park. For info, call 640-9597. Survived by partner, Clayton
Cynthia Ann Hua, 56, of Ocean View died Oct. 20. Born in California, she was a singer and entertainer. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Ocean View Park. For info, call 640-9597. Survived by partner, Clayton Leleiwi of Ocean View; sons, Williama Spitalsky of Lanai and Keola Hua-Spitalsky of Ocean View; stepsons, Justin Leleiwi and Jamie Leleiwi of Georgia; daughters, Natasha Sarocam and Serena Spitalsky of Ocean View; hanai son, Sonny Pond of Maui; hanai daughters, Kanoa (Jason) Lyles of Colorado and Pauline (Donny) Pringle of Alaska; brothers, Kenneth (Princess) Hua of Hilo, George Hua Jr. of the mainland and George Rubio of Kona; sisters, Debra Hua of Ocean View and Melissa Hua of Milolii; 13 grandchildren; 12 nieces and nephews. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory &Funeral Home of West Hawaii.
Ronald “Julio” Martinez, 73, of Hilo died Oct. 15 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Pearl Harbor crane operator and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Ying Martinez; sons, Ronald Martinez Jr., Randall Martinez and Heiko Christoph; daughter, Renee (Eric) Dayanan; brothers, George Martins and Dennis Martinez; sisters, Margaret Donato and Alice Vares; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Timothy Papalimu, 74, of Hilo died Oct. 22 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a carpenter and general laborer who worked at Hilo Medical Center, Honokaa Hospital, and retired as director of housekeeping and laundry at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Survived by wife, Kathleen Iwalani Kahanaoi Papalimu of Hawaii; sons, Kimokeo Papalimu, Kaulana Papalimu and Shane Kahanaoi of Hawaii; daughters, Rachel Papalimu, Sunsiree (Gary) Palacio and Margaret (Phillip) Gikbay of Hawaii; sister, Ruth Papalimu of Hawaii; brothers, William Abraham and Jack Odani Sr. of Hawaii; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Wayne Tui Uta Sr., 45, of Hilo died Sept. 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a life skills specialist and a member of Haili Christian Church. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday at Puhi Bay in Keaukaha. Casual attire. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorailpark.com. Survived by companion, Carrie Leialoha of Hilo; sons, Wayne (Lile Nau) Uta Jr. of Hilo, Chance Walls-Uta and Chase Uta of Pahoa; daughters, Nicole Uta-Halemano and Shanalei Uta-Halemano of Hilo, Spice Monteville of Pennsylvania and Shawntay Uta-Halemano of Kaneohe, Oahu; stepdaughters, Pomai Leialoha, Anuhea Leialoha and Nanea Leialoha of Hilo; brothers, Albert (Darnel) Uta and Hiram “Lala” Uta of Waianae, Oahu, and Potasi Uta Jr. of Arizona; sister, Mabel Uta of Waianae; hanai sister, Mauna (Tilson) Kekua of Waianae; brother-in-law, Robert Meacham of Waianae; 10 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
