William “Bill” Connett Aierstuck, 67, of Hawi died July 1 at home. Born in Waukegan, Ill., he was a retired National Parks Service system specialist, U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and loved the outdoors, sports, a good read and discussion. Private services. No flowers. Memorial donations to Hawaii Island Humane Society. Survived by wife, Melody Moore of Hawi; sisters, Denise (Walt) Brock of Indianapolis and Louise (Bob) Brandes of Central Point, Ore.; brother, Jason (Nana) Aierstuck of Cottonwood, Ariz.; stepdaughter, Nico Barlow of Kapaau; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
William “Bill” Connett Aierstuck, 67, of Hawi died July 1 at home. Born in Waukegan, Ill., he was a retired National Parks Service system specialist, U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and loved the outdoors, sports, a good read and discussion. Private services. No flowers. Memorial donations to Hawaii Island Humane Society. Survived by wife, Melody Moore of Hawi; sisters, Denise (Walt) Brock of Indianapolis and Louise (Bob) Brandes of Central Point, Ore.; brother, Jason (Nana) Aierstuck of Cottonwood, Ariz.; stepdaughter, Nico Barlow of Kapaau; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Bruce Dato, 60, of Hilo died July 31. He was born in California. Private services. Survived by eight siblings plus nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Cecilia “Dalin” Maliakamalu Kalua‘u, 54, of Honaunau died July 6 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Kealakekua, she was a housekeeper for Kona Bali Kai and Kona Coast Resort and foster parent. Memorial service and scattering of ashes 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Honl’s Beach Park on Alii Drive. Casual attire. Loose flowers welcome. Survived by son, Rick Kalua‘u of Honaunau; brothers, John Kalua‘u III and Malcolm Kalua‘u of South Point, Leonard Kalua‘u Sr. of Pahoa, Daryl (Darlene) Kalua‘u and Reuben Kalua‘u of Ocean View; sisters, Yvonne (Percy) Juario and Cheryl Dougherty of Hookena, Lorrie (Sam) Baker of Kailua-Kona, Triva Alves of Mexico; hanai daughter, Jenny Kalua‘u-Young of California; one granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
George Kojima, 83, of Mountain View died Aug. 8 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Kawaihau, Kauai, he was a retired Hawaii Volcano Observatory electronics technician, fisherman, member of Hilo and Kona senior bowling leagues and U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Puna Covenant Church, 16-647 Old Volcano Road in Keaau. Celebration of life 10 a.m. No flowers. Memorial donations to Hospice of Kona. Survived by wife, Lily Kojima of Kailua-Kona; son, Grant (Cari) Kojima of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Parma Lou (Alvin) Lorenzo of Aurora, Colo., and Joydee (Rudy) Young of Keaau; sisters, Tomie (Ted) Otani of Maryland and Vicky (Yutaka) Arakaki of Kalaheo, Kauai; sister-in-law, Sugako Kojima of Wailua, Kauai; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Robert Augustus Mitchell Jr., 98, of Volcano died July 21 at home. Born in Scottdale, Pa., he was retired president and general manager of Edward Enterprises on Oahu, member of Hilo and Honolulu Rotary clubs and a U.S. Air Force World War II and Korean War veteran. Services held. Survived by son, Jim Mitchell of Volcano; daughter, Mary Lou (Charles) Mitchell Davis of Kailua, Oahu; brother, John (Kieran) Mitchell of Winchester, Va.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gary Tokuo Mizuno, 70, of Hilo died Aug. 9 at home. Born in Olaa (Keaau), he was retired proprietor of the former Hilo Construction and member of the Hawaii Contractors Association, Big Island Auto Club and Classic Cruisers Car Club. Appreciation luncheon 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 16) at Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale, 799 Piilani St. Casual attire. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Laura Mizuno of Hilo; daughters, Laurie Elizares and Christie (Wade) Akui of Hilo; brothers, Harold (Kiyoko) Mizuno, Clarence Mizuno and Royden Mizuno of Hilo; sisters, Adeline (John Oliveira) Fujisawa, Minerva (Stanley) Fujisawa and Margaret (Randy) LaRiviere of Hilo; five grandchildren; uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jerry “JP” Pagan, 55, of Kailua-Kona died June 23 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kaunakakai, Molokai, he was a former waiter and bartender for Jameson’s By The Sea and waiter for Kona Galley restaurants. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club at Honokohau Marina. Celebration of life service at 2 p.m. Dinner and entertainment to follow. For info, call 937-3957 or 937-3958. Survived by brothers, John (Betty) Atkinson of Florida, Harry (Sunny) Storch of Boise, Idaho, Curt Storch of California, Stephen VonBeck of Kailua-Kona, George (Debbie) Jacob of Honolulu and John Pagan of Kaneohe, Oahu; sisters, Evelyn (Michael) Raines of Kula, Maui, Veronica (Robert) Kama of Kihei, Maui, Francine Rieder and Vilma (Donovan) Daog of Kailua-Kona; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Jherrie Ardis Rubeyiat, 80, of Keaau died July 31. Born in Detroit, she was an artist, poet, psychologist, teacher, humanitarian and president of the Grandmothers Club. Special instructions in the memoriam in the Sunday (Aug. 16) edition. Survived by son, Dr. Karl Zauder; fiancé, Gene Gold; daughter and grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kathleen “Kathie” Judith Young, 61, of Honaunau died July 22 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Babylon, N.Y., she was a retired loan collections officer for Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union and owner-operator of the former “The Owl’s Nest Cafe” in Honaunau. Private services. Survived by husband, Vance Young of Honaunau; sons, Michael (Delphine) Hartmann of Kapolei, Oahu, and Daniel (Trisha) Hartmann of Kailua-Kona; one grandson. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.