Leatrice Leinaala Silva, 71, of Pahala died Feb. 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahala, she was retired from Laupahoehoe Transportation Company and a member of Naalehu Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Memorial talk 1 p.m. Saturday (March 19) at
Leatrice Leinaala Silva, 71, of Pahala died Feb. 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahala, she was retired from Laupahoehoe Transportation Company and a member of Naalehu Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Memorial talk 1 p.m. Saturday (March 19) at Naalehu Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Urn committal at Naalehu Community Cemetery; luncheon at Punaluu Beach Park. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Howard Silva of Pahala; hanai daughters, Lono (Ray) Leota, Heanu Grace, and Alohi Kaupu-Grace of Pahala; brother, Raymond Silva of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Harriet Silva of Hilo, Edna Silva of Laupahoehoe; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Violet Puanani Ortiz Silva, 77, of Pahoa died Feb. 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker and member of New Hope East Hawaii and the Hilo Adult Day Center. Private family services held. Survived by sons, Michael Ortiz of Hilo and David Ortiz of South Dakota; daughter, Valerie Ortiz of Hilo; Caregiver, Brenda Parks of Pahoa, HI; brothers, Arthur Anderson Jr.,Robert Anderson and Snooky Anderson of Waianae, Oahu; sister, Leilani Pinero of Waianae; seven grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews; great, great-great, and great-great-great nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Fujie “Fudge” Takayama, 89, of Hilo died Feb. 11 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired Social Security Administration claims representative and member of Waiakea Uka Bible Church. Visitation 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday (March 19) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 4 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Leslie (Hiroko) Takayama and Brian (Corinne) Takayama of Hilo, and Clyde (Emily) Takayama of Waikoloa; daughter, Dawn (Scott) Esser of Hilo; brother, Herbert (Theo) Kushi of Hilo; sister, Sadako Baker of Hilo, nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Scottie Iokewe Kaholo Yanagawa, 29, of Hilo died Feb. 9 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a Mastercare certified nursing assistant and worked at Maikai Veterinary Clinic and Don’s Grill. Celebration of life at Keaukaha “Pale Kai” (breakwater area) 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday (March 19). Casual attire. Call 896-2097 for more information. Survived by daughters, Pyper, Patience and Paige Yanagawa of Hilo; parents, Scott and Hilareylane Yanagawa of Hilo; brother, Robin Kaholo of Hilo; sister, Cherrina Yanagawa of Honolulu; grandmother, Kiyoko Yanagawa of Hilo; numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
