Robert Emil Dietrich, 87, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 14 at home. Born in Cleveland, he was an equipment manager at Fort Hunter Liggett in California, U.S. Army veteran and member of Kona Masonic Lodge, Kona Shriner’s Club and Elks Club. No services. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Kona. Survived by stepsons, Michael (Rae) Godden of Kealakekua and Gilbert (Shirley) Vogt of Idaho; stepdaughters, Sharon Valine of Idaho, Virginia Madison and Janet (Al) Cariss of California; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Robert Emil Dietrich, 87, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 14 at home. Born in Cleveland, he was an equipment manager at Fort Hunter Liggett in California, U.S. Army veteran and member of Kona Masonic Lodge, Kona Shriner’s Club and Elks Club. No services. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Kona. Survived by stepsons, Michael (Rae) Godden of Kealakekua and Gilbert (Shirley) Vogt of Idaho; stepdaughters, Sharon Valine of Idaho, Virginia Madison and Janet (Al) Cariss of California; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Henry “Boxer” Sweetleimamo Evangelista Sr., 81, of Keaau died Dec. 9 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a self-employed painter. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 23) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Eleanor Shimabukuro Evangelista; daughters, Sandy Yamaguchi, Emmalyn Evangelista and Heather (Christian) Kubo; sons, Henry (Tammy) Evangelista and Herbert (Maelisa) Evangelista; brother, Raymond Evangelista; sister, Connie (Herbert) Mattos; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Bruce Keigo Kawamura, 69, of Hilo died Dec. 7 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was civil engineer, owner of B.K. Inc., and member of Holona Golf Club. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 23) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Patricia Kawamura of Hilo; brother, Rodney (Myra) Kawamura of Hilo; sisters, Evelyn (Taka) Kawakami of Honolulu and Judith (Walter) Watanabe of Pearl City, Oahu; grandchildren, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, grandnephews and grandnieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jacqueline “Jackie” Claire Medley, 79, of Pahoa died Dec. 11 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Oakland, Calif., she was a social director and member of Puula Church, Red Hat Society-Puna and Pahoa Senior Center. Aloha gathering noon-2 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 20) at the Puula Church in Nanawale. Celebration of life in May 2016; for information, call 965-1203. Survived by companion, Jack Brown of Pahoa; son, Michael Meier of Pahoa; daughters, Laurie (Steve) Darling of Santa Rosa, Calif., Rhonda Neely of Keaau and Roberta “Robbie” Meier-McGrath of Pahoa; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
The late Robert Joseph “Bobby” Teixeira is survived by, among others, sister Betty Beely of Honolulu. Her name was omitted in an obituary published Dec. 9.