Shellie Akiko Amano, 43, of Kealakekua died July 27 at Regency at Hualalai. Born in Kealalekua, she was a U.S. Army veteran, instructor at Hawaii Pacific University and University of Phoenix, financial officer for an advertising company, doctor of chiropractic services and a Rotarian. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Lifewater Church (formerly Central Kona Union Church) in Kealakekua. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by son, Kawika of Kealakekua; mother, Glenna Bell, and stepfather, Charlie Bell of Kealakekua; maternal grandmother, Chiyono Kobayashi of Kainaliu; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shellie Akiko Amano, 43, of Kealakekua died July 27 at Regency at Hualalai. Born in Kealalekua, she was a U.S. Army veteran, instructor at Hawaii Pacific University and University of Phoenix, financial officer for an advertising company, doctor of chiropractic services and a Rotarian. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Lifewater Church (formerly Central Kona Union Church) in Kealakekua. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by son, Kawika of Kealakekua; mother, Glenna Bell, and stepfather, Charlie Bell of Kealakekua; maternal grandmother, Chiyono Kobayashi of Kainaliu; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alfred George Bladen, 94, of Kailua-Kona died June 30 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Chicago, he was an engineer for Lawrence Radiation Laboratory and a U.S. Marine Corps World War II veteran. Internment noon Wednesday (Aug. 17) at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by son, William (Dorotea) Bladen of El Dorado, Calif.; sister, June Bladen of Reno, Nev.; daughter-in-law, Patricia Bladen of Tualatin, Ore.; a grandson and a niece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
PeggyAnn Keola “Anna” Gravela, 68, of Naalehu died Aug. 1 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired cake decorator for Safeway in Kona. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service at 10 a.m. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by husband, Glenn Gravela Sr. of Naalehu; son, Glenn Gravela Jr. of Naalehu; daughter, Kimberly (Miguel) Cabrera of Naalehu; brother, Miguel “Mike Jr.” Todoc of Honolulu; sisters-in-law, Mary Peralta of Pahala, Eleanor (Jim) Talich of Kwajalein, Ellen Nunes of California, Frieda Lee, Bernice (Christian) Beyle and Salome (Shannon) Horiuch of Hilo, Lourdes (Steve) Kornelson of Georgia, Melissa (Felix) Ibarra of Naalehu, Elizabeth (Catalino) Alcordo of Honolulu; brothers-in-law Danny Gravela of Naalehu, Francis Gravela of Hilo and Lawrence (Tracy) Gravela of Keaau; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Julie Kaanoiikealaonapua Hoohuli, 40, of Kailua-Kona died June 21 at Straub Clinic and Hospital in Honolulu. Born in Kealakekua, she was an attendant at Tyke’s Laundromat and Laundry Two, member of National Horseshoe Pitchers Association and hula dancer with Na Pua Haaheo O Kona Hula Halau. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Kona Imin Center in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by brothers, Calvin (Loke) Hoohuli of Holualoa, Melvin (Kristie) Hoohuli and Bulla (Davelyn) Villanueva of Kealakehe, Makaio Abraham and David (Tanya) Haleamanu of Kalaoa, Kona; sisters, Linda (Bruce) Aipia of Ocean View, Kuulei (Jim) Hoohuli of Kealakehe, Kiana (John) Lowe of Oahu, Nalani Spencer of Pahoehoe and Collette (Chad) Debina of Kalaoa; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.