Colleen Elizabeth Ford, 55, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 17 at her residence. Born in Santa Monica, Calif., she was a merchandising operations manager for Macy’s Makalapua, a community service volunteer for Family Support Services of West Hawaii, Hawaii Island Food Bank and Relay for Life, and a golfer. Service information to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Survived by husband, Ronald Ford of Kailua-Kona; mother, Joanne Spaulding of California; sisters, Karen (Jim) Drohan of New York and Maryjo Spaulding and Nancy Spaulding, both of California; caregiver, Jodi Hing of Kailua-Kona; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii
Colleen Elizabeth Ford, 55, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 17 at her residence. Born in Santa Monica, Calif., she was a merchandising operations manager for Macy’s Makalapua, a community service volunteer for Family Support Services of West Hawaii, Hawaii Island Food Bank and Relay for Life, and a golfer. Service information to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Survived by husband, Ronald Ford of Kailua-Kona; mother, Joanne Spaulding of California; sisters, Karen (Jim) Drohan of New York and Maryjo Spaulding and Nancy Spaulding, both of California; caregiver, Jodi Hing of Kailua-Kona; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii
Albert Moo‘kini Gonsalves, 18, of Keaau died Feb. 13. He was born in Hilo. Celebration of Life on Saturday (Feb. 27) at Living Waters in Assembly of God Church in Hilo. Visitation at noon. Service at 1 p.m. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by mother, Diana M. Gonsalves of Keaau; father, Valentine K. Gonsalves of Keaau; grandparents, Edward and Julie Rose of Pahoa and Carmen Alpiche of Hilo; brothers, Valentine K. (Tiffany) Gonsalves Jr. of Kailua-Kona, Edward Gonsalves of Alaska and Jarday (Shalei) Gonsalves of Keaau; sisters, Ernesta (Martin) Gonsalves of Hilo and Danyal (David) Roberts of Texas; numerous nephews, nieces, uncles aunts and cousins.
Joseph Bernard Mattson Jr., 72, of Waimea died Jan. 23 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a rancher, vegetable farmer and U.S. Army veteran. Private services. Survived by wife, Leilani Ahia-Mattson of Waimea; mother, Elaine Mattson of Honolulu; daughters, Naomi (Alefosio) Silva of Honolulu and Lehua (Lanuel) Curley of Flagstaff, Ariz.; son, Joseph Mattson III, of Wahiawa, Oahu; stepsons, Robert Scheper, David Scheper and Keokolo Paakonia of Waimea; sisters, Ululani Mattson and Norma (William) Liu of Honolulu; brothers, Russell Mattson of Waimea, David (Millannie) Mattson of Honolulu, Charles (Marie) Mattson of Waimanalo, Oahu, and Lance (Cheryl-Ann) Mattson of Kawaihae; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Samuel Pua Puailihau, 73, of Hilo died Oct 22, 2015, at home. Born on Molokai, he retired as a longshoreman, also known as a stevedore, for ILWU Local 19 in Seattle. Private services held. Condolences can be sent to Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by son, Gregory J. Puailihau of Seattle; daughters, Janea L. Carrell and Laura N. Newton, both of Seattle; brothers, Nelson P. (Hannah) Puailihau of Honolulu and Laurence (Nanamae) Puailihau of Hoolehua, Molokai; one grandson and one granddaughter; numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary “Mamalou” Lou Ramsey, 84, of Milolii died Feb. 22 at her residence. Born in Punxsutawney, Pa., she was a homemaker and retired line supervisor for Memcor Corp. in Huntington, Ind. Private service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Survived by sons, Carl (Deborah) Ramsey of Milolii Mauka, Alex (Jackie) Ramsey of Huntington; hanai daughter, Cindy Thompson of Knoxville, Tenn.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Parley Ulpiano Keahi “Bear” Tajon, 69, of Pepeekeo died Feb. 5 at home. Born in Hakalau, he was a retired state Department of Transportation heavy equipment operator, 29-year employee of Hilo Coast Processing Co., worked numerous security positions and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honomu Branch, and Koa Puna Motorcycle Club. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday (Feb. 26) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Graveside dedicatory prayer and burial at 9 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 27) at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire. Survived by wife, Sandra “Sandi” Tajon of Pepeekeo; daughter, Marsi Maile (Henani) Enos of Kurtistown; sons, Jared Tajon of Maui, Nathan (Sherilyn) Tajon of Pepeekeo and Ben Keahi Tajon of Umauma; brothers, Francis (Terry) Tajon of Hilo and Saffrey (Deborah) Tajon of Keaau; sisters, Dolores (Gilbert) Bugado of Hilo and Clarisse (Tommy) Ishimine of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Michael (Bev) Malan of Washington and David Mendonsa of Waiakea; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.