Bobbie “Jackie” Jacqueline Carnathan, 62, of Kailua-Kona, formerly of Honolulu and Texas, died June 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Mississippi, she was a retired autism specialist at the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District in Texas. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Megan (Derrick Davis) Carnathan and Erin (Kendall) Housewright, both of Austin, Texas; sister, Terri (John) Duerr of Connecticut; brother, Phil (Angie) Campbell of Mississippi. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Bobbie “Jackie” Jacqueline Carnathan, 62, of Kailua-Kona, formerly of Honolulu and Texas, died June 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Mississippi, she was a retired autism specialist at the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District in Texas. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Megan (Derrick Davis) Carnathan and Erin (Kendall) Housewright, both of Austin, Texas; sister, Terri (John) Duerr of Connecticut; brother, Phil (Angie) Campbell of Mississippi. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Barbara Jean Clay, 87, of Kailua-Kona, died June 7. Born in Nebraska, she was a professional watercolor artist and attended the Unity Church, leading the spiritual group Course of Miracles. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at the family’s residence. Contact the family at 352-978-3390 for directions. Survived by sons, Douglas Gregory of Kalapana, Stuart Gregory of Mountain View, Jeffrey (Christine) Gregory of Stuart, Fla.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Anthony “Russian” Paul DeSantos, 65, of Hilo died June 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran. Services at a later date. Survived by daughter, Kaleonahinahi (Kahi Kauka) DeSantos of Waimanalo, Oahu; son, Anthony Paul DeSantos Jr. of Magnolia, Texas; sisters, Jacqueline DeSantos of Vacaville, Calif., Pamela DeSantos of Makawao, Maui; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alice Akiko Masada, 87, of Kailua-Kona died June 4 at her residence. Born in Kealakekua, she was a licensed practical nurse. Private services. Inurnment to be at National Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) at a later date. Survived by sons, Wesley Masada of Fremont, Calif., Garry (Joy) Masada of Chicago; daughter, Gayle (Keith Winter) Masada of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Thelma (Take) Matsumoto of Keauhou, Judy (Al) Esquitin of Chicago, Betty Perry of Reno, Nev.; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Margaret “Honipua” Watai, 72, of Kainaliu died June 9 at her residence. Born in Honalo, she was a cashier for Drysdale’s II and a retired cashier for Royal Kona Resort. Private service. Condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 11, Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750. Survived by husband, Alexander Watai of Kainaliu; daughters, Tracy Watai of Kainaliu, Rory (Gerald Sr.) Kim of Kealakekua, Rusty (Allen) Brock of South Kona; brothers, William (Emaline) Hooper of Puuanahulu, Gary Hooper of Honalo; sister, Lena Hooper of Kainaliu; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; numerous hanai children, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.