Obituaries for June 27

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Ronson Henry Kaulana Bento, 23, of Volcano died June 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a self-employed handyman. Friends may call today at the Cooper Center in Volcano. Visitation 2-3; memorial services at 3 p.m. Casual attire. For information, contact mother, Bonnie Crivello at 808-769-9492. Survived by parents, Russell Bento and Bonnie Crivello of Volcano; sister, Crystal (Mino) Bento of Oahu; brothers, Cason Bento of Hilo and Blaze Bento of Volcano; girlfriend, Mia Sibayan of Volcano; numerous aunts, uncles and friends. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Ronson Henry Kaulana Bento, 23, of Volcano died June 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a self-employed handyman. Friends may call today at the Cooper Center in Volcano. Visitation 2-3; memorial services at 3 p.m. Casual attire. For information, contact mother, Bonnie Crivello at 808-769-9492. Survived by parents, Russell Bento and Bonnie Crivello of Volcano; sister, Crystal (Mino) Bento of Oahu; brothers, Cason Bento of Hilo and Blaze Bento of Volcano; girlfriend, Mia Sibayan of Volcano; numerous aunts, uncles and friends. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Mollie K.H. Chun, 79, of Hilo died June 13 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Pepeekeo, she was retired from Kapiolani Elementary School as a baker and was a volunteer for RSVP, charter member of Trinity Community Church and member of Kulaimano Family &Community Education for 34 years. Funeral services will be held at The House Hilo (formally known as Trinity Community Church) on Thursday (July 2). Visitation 9 a.m.; service 10 a.m. Burial to follow at 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual Attire. Survived by spouse, Harvey Chun of Hilo; son, Mark (Kiersten) Chun of Hilo; brothers, Walter Tam of Hilo, Clifford (Jane) Tam of Pepeekeo and Wesley Tam of Hilo; sister, Patsy (Kim) Chang of California; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Katsuyoshi “Kadon” Fukushima, 81, of Captain Cook died May 5 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honaunau, he was a house painter and U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. The family requests no koden. Survived by brothers, Koichi (Joan) Fukushima of Captain Cook and John (Betty) Fukushima of North Carolina; sisters, Matsuno Katz of Las Vegas, Sanae (Sueto) Matsumura of Kealakekua; one uncle and aunt; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Louise Fumiko Hada, 82, of Hilo and formerly of Honolulu, died June 17 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker. Private services held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Louise Fumiko Hada to Hospice of Hilo or the Hawaii Island Adult Care Center. Survived by daughters, Dianne Justice of Hilo, Myra (Edwin) Lopes of Honolulu; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kishiko Tomihiro, 99, of Laguna Hills, Calif., and formerly of Kukuihaele, died May 16 in Laguna Hills. Born in Kohala, she was a homemaker. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Friday (July 3) at Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple; memorial service at 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Survived by son, Walter (Corrine) Tomihiro of Columbus, S.C.; daughters, Lillian (Stan) Yuki of Garden Grove, Calif., and Carol Odom of Torrance, Calif.; son-in-law, Richard Fujii of Laupahoehoe; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Marlene Wayne, 72, of Wailuku, Maui, died June 4 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in New York, she was a manager in the jewelry retail industry. Survived by brother, Stari Wayne of Maui. Private services held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.