Barbara Ann Hashimoto, 74, of Naalehu died Sept. 13 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Kapapala Ranch, she was a homemaker, former secretary for Parker Ranch (Ka‘u Division) and Kawaihae Ranch (Ka‘u Division) and member of Naalehu Assembly of God. Visitation
Barbara Ann Hashimoto, 74, of Naalehu died Sept. 13 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Kapapala Ranch, she was a homemaker, former secretary for Parker Ranch (Ka‘u Division) and Kawaihae Ranch (Ka‘u Division) and member of Naalehu Assembly of God. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 24) at River of Life Assembly of God in Pahala. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Homer Hashimoto of Naalehu; son, Kevin (Connie) Hashimoto of South Point; daughters, Fern (Kip) Albrechtson of Kurtistown and Terri (Guy) De Sa of Pahala; brothers, George Quintal Jr., Richard (Rachel) Johansen and John Quintal of Naalehu; sisters, Maybelle Okinishi of Pahala, Angeline (Gilbert) Cardines, Pearl (Santana) Quintal, Rose Quintal and Pansy (Clyde) Quintal of Hilo, Linda Kailiawa of Pahala, Liz Quintal of Hilo; six grandchildren and a great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mr. Donald Glen Laa Jr., 44, of Keaau died Sept. 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a fuel truck driver for Aloha Petroleum, member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Waikahe Ward and coach for the Puna Panthers Pop Warner football team. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 24) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Orchidland Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Mormon section. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Claudine “Dini” Lagadon Laa of Hawaiian Paradise Park; sons, Elson Kainalu Lagadon Laa and Iokepa Mauari‘i Laa of Hawaiian Paradise Park; daughters, Charity Ka‘iulani Laa and Kelsi Nohelani Laa of Hawaiian Paradise Park; parents, Donald Sr. and Carole Laa of Mountain View; father-in-law, Abraham Lagadon of Hawaiian Beaches; brothers, Richard Camacho of Vacaville, Calif., and Randall (Heather) Oreta of Mountain View; brother-in-law, Jason (Malissa) Lagadon of Hawaiian Paradise Park; sisters, Sheldyn “Dolly” Kahele Camacho of Milolii, Renee (Mark Sr.) Olivera of Mountain View and Roxanne (Bernie Sr.) Llanes of Holualoa; sisters-in-law, LindaSue David of Hanamaulu, Kauai, and Nadia Lagadon of Hawaiian Beaches; uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tsuruko Mabuni, 102, of Hilo, formerly of Pepeekeo, died July 16 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Waiakea, Hilo, she was a retired independent sugar cane grower and member of Hilo Hooganji Mission. Services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Melvin Mabuni of Kailua-Kona, George (Ellen) Mabuni of Los Angeles, Raymond (Mildred) Mabuni of Honolulu and Earl (Ellen) Mabuni of Hilo; daughter, Gail M. (Jack) Fujii of Hilo; brothers, Kenneth Urasaki and Seizun (Sandra) Urasaki of Los Angeles, Masato Urasaki of Hilo; sister, Kikue Yagi of Hilo; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Cary Hisashi Tahara, 45, of Keaau died Sept. 4 at home. Born in Hilo, he was an adult supervisor at Waiakea Elementary School, 1988 Waiakea High School graduate and member of Andrews Athletic Association. Visitation 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 24) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Glenda Tahara of Keaau; sons, Zachary Tahara and Zayne Tahara of Keaau; parents, Lance and Judy Tahara of Mountain View; brother, Mark Tahara of Ainaloa; sisters-in-law, Karen (George) Shinsato of New York and Charlene Kaio of Honolulu; brothers-in-law, James (Kathleen) Kaio, Douglas (Betty) Kamakani and Colbert Kaio of Honolulu; uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Willa Rosa Wiese, 83, of Hilo died Aug, 27 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in West Virginia she was a retired executive secretary, past-president of the former Hilo Hospital Auxiliary known as the “TV Lady” and former treasurer of the VFW Post 9749 Ladies Auxiliary. Visitation 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday (Sept. 23) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Celebration of life service at 6:30 p.m. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by daughter, Lloydetta (Solomon) Pakani of Hilo; brother, Harry Marshall of West Virginia; sisters, Shirley Nicholson and Elizabeth Wilson of West Virginia; two grandsons and seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo.
