Theresa “Mama T” Grace, 61, of Captain Cook died Oct. 11 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, she was a clerk typist at Konawaena Elementary School, worked as a school custodian and a security officer for Reynolds Kamakawiwoole and a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. Friends can call at 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at the family’s residence, 81-6308 Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook for a 7 p.m. wake service and overnight vigil. Service 8 a.m. Oct. 29 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Kealakekua. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by husband, Hano Grace of Captain Cook; sons, Hano Boy (Tiffany) Grace and Preston (Shellie Ann) Grace of Captain Cook and Richard Kalani (Kaliko) Grace of Kawaihae; daughter, Laressa (Jacob) Medeiros of Kealakekua; father, Richard (Momi) Cordeiro of Oahu; mother, Medinia Ramirez of Captain Cook; brothers, Ryan Cordeiro and Rance Cordeiro of Oahu, Henry Cordeiro Jr. of Kailua-Kona, Gordon Cordeiro of Hilo; sisters, Drina (Billy) DeCosta of Kauai, Debra (Keith) Ralston of Oahu, Geraldine (Ronald) Magallanes and Pearline (Leonard) Yamada of Las Vegas, Cheryl (Richard) Ono of Captain Cook; brothers-in-law, Gordon (Henrilyn) Grace of Opihihale, Roland (Rayven) Grace of Naalehu, Ryan (Lorelei) Grace of Kalaoa, Bryan (Renee) Grace of Captain Cook, Darryl (Leona) Grace of Kealakekua; sisters-in-law, Raylene “Tita” (Rohit) Patel of Florida and Rena Grace of Honaunau; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Theresa “Mama T” Grace, 61, of Captain Cook died Oct. 11 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, she was a clerk typist at Konawaena Elementary School, worked as a school custodian and a security officer for Reynolds Kamakawiwoole and a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. Friends can call at 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at the family’s residence, 81-6308 Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook for a 7 p.m. wake service and overnight vigil. Service 8 a.m. Oct. 29 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Kealakekua. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by husband, Hano Grace of Captain Cook; sons, Hano Boy (Tiffany) Grace and Preston (Shellie Ann) Grace of Captain Cook and Richard Kalani (Kaliko) Grace of Kawaihae; daughter, Laressa (Jacob) Medeiros of Kealakekua; father, Richard (Momi) Cordeiro of Oahu; mother, Medinia Ramirez of Captain Cook; brothers, Ryan Cordeiro and Rance Cordeiro of Oahu, Henry Cordeiro Jr. of Kailua-Kona, Gordon Cordeiro of Hilo; sisters, Drina (Billy) DeCosta of Kauai, Debra (Keith) Ralston of Oahu, Geraldine (Ronald) Magallanes and Pearline (Leonard) Yamada of Las Vegas, Cheryl (Richard) Ono of Captain Cook; brothers-in-law, Gordon (Henrilyn) Grace of Opihihale, Roland (Rayven) Grace of Naalehu, Ryan (Lorelei) Grace of Kalaoa, Bryan (Renee) Grace of Captain Cook, Darryl (Leona) Grace of Kealakekua; sisters-in-law, Raylene “Tita” (Rohit) Patel of Florida and Rena Grace of Honaunau; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Helen Domingo, 82, of Naperville, Ill., died Oct. 19 at home. Born in Pahala, she also lived in Chicago and Algonquin, Ill. Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home &Cremation Services. For service times and complete obituary, visit friedrich-jones.com.
William “Bill” Thomas Ivey Jr., 88, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 15 at his residence. Born in Augusta, Ga., he retired from a distinguished career as a lawyer and judge. Private service held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Survived by wife, Barbara Lehman of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Nena (Michael) Rippenkroeger of Phoenix, Beth Ivey of Kailua-Kona; sister, Beki Moyer of Spartanburg, S.C.; two grandsons; numerous extended family and friends. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii
Eric Calvin Edsman Jr., 61, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 5 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was director of maintenance for Puako Fire Department Station 14, a security officer and bookkeeper for the Kona Hukilau and Kona Seaside, a helicopter mechanic for Kenai Helicopter and Sunshine Helicopter Air Resources and was employed by E.E. Black and Thornton construction companies. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Oct. 29 at the Puako Fire Department Station 14. Casual attire; lei welcome. Survived by wife, April Edsman of Kailua-Kona; son, Eric (Deeanna) Edsman of Kalaoa; daughters, Ho‘onani Edsman and Leinaala Edsman of Kaloko; sisters, Kaleo (Michael) Makaimoku of Sterling, Ill., Uilani (Billy) Scheiber of Kona Palisades, Zelithea (Jaimi Breckley) Edsman of California, Erilyn (Cornwell) Kaiwi of Lahaina, Maui, Maile (Don) Edmonson of New Hampshire; brother, Lawrence (Wini) Kaaihue of Las Vegas; four grandchildren; two aunts; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ora Lee Wells, 84, of Paauilo died Oct. 13 at home. Born in Butte, Mont., she was a devoted Ephraimite and devoted mother and grandmother. Private services held. Survived by sons, Michael (Diane) Wells and Martin (Tracy) Wells of Honokaa; daughters, Kima (Bruce) Brown of Kurtistown, Scarlet (Ron) Nutt of Paauilo, Lara Wells of Hilo; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
Kameichi “Richard” Yawata, 102, of Waimea died Oct. 17 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Waialua, he owned the former Dick’s Wholesale in Honolulu and was an active member of Ho‘oNani Day Center and Kupuna CrossFit AllStar of Waimea. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Oct. 28 at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Service at 10 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Survived by daughter, Kathleen (Roger) Tanji of Mililani; son, Ralph (Priscilla) Yawata of Waimea; sister, Shizue Okouchi of Wahiawa; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.