Obituaries for January 7

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Nason Luke Delostrico, 48, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 27 at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Kealakekua, he was a truck driver for Honsador Lumber, member of Hope Chapel Kailua-Kona who served on the worship team and U.S. Army veteran. Celebration of life 9 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 14) at Hope Chapel Kailua-Kona at Makua Lani Christian Academy, The Bridge Building, 74-4966 Kealakaa St. Service at 10:30 a.m. Family condolences c/o Hope Chapel Kailua-Kona, P.O. Box 954, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Survived by wife, Suzan Delostrico of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Tiffany Delostrico of Kailua-Kona, Alicia (Michael) Wallace of Colorado Springs, Colo., Kahealani (Travon) Charity of Watertown, N.Y., Kawaileolani Delostrico of Houston Sarah Delostrico of Kailua-Kona; mother, Annabelle Delostrico of Kailua-Kona; sister, Tammy (Jesse) Medeiros of Honaunau; brother, Norris (Kehaulani) Delostrico of Mountain View; four grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii and Oahu Mortuary and Crematory.

Nason Luke Delostrico, 48, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 27 at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Kealakekua, he was a truck driver for Honsador Lumber, member of Hope Chapel Kailua-Kona who served on the worship team and U.S. Army veteran. Celebration of life 9 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 14) at Hope Chapel Kailua-Kona at Makua Lani Christian Academy, The Bridge Building, 74-4966 Kealakaa St. Service at 10:30 a.m. Family condolences c/o Hope Chapel Kailua-Kona, P.O. Box 954, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Survived by wife, Suzan Delostrico of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Tiffany Delostrico of Kailua-Kona, Alicia (Michael) Wallace of Colorado Springs, Colo., Kahealani (Travon) Charity of Watertown, N.Y., Kawaileolani Delostrico of Houston Sarah Delostrico of Kailua-Kona; mother, Annabelle Delostrico of Kailua-Kona; sister, Tammy (Jesse) Medeiros of Honaunau; brother, Norris (Kehaulani) Delostrico of Mountain View; four grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii and Oahu Mortuary and Crematory.

Dean Tetsuji Kashiwa, 65, of Pahoa died Dec. 30. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Services 2 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 15) at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave. Survived by wife, Dawn Sakaki-Kashiwa of Pahoa; sons, Travis (Sheryl) Kashiwa of Honolulu and Spencer Kashiwa of Kekaha, Kauai; daughter, Tracey Kashiwa of Honolulu; brother, George Kashiwa of Maui; sisters, Faye Kashiwa Otsuka and Yuki Lei Sugimura of Maui; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Ralph T. Miyashiro, 94, of Keaau died Dec. 27 at home. Born in Makawao, Maui, he was a retired logistics division chief, Pacific Region, Federal Aviation Administration. No services. Private inurnment at Diamond Head Memorial Park, Oahu. No flowers or koden. Survived by daughter and caregiver, Ethel “Girlie” Miyashiro; sons, Ralph (Pat) Miyashiro Jr. and Bruce (LeeAnn) Miyashiro; sisters, Laura McClead, Doris Saiki, Mildred Miyashiro and Irene Worthington; brother, Michael (Nancy) Miyashiro; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Odaia Pagan, 82, of Hilo died Jan. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in New York, she was a homemaker. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (Jan. 13) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Peter Pagan of Hilo; sons, Eric Camacho of San Francisco and Alan Pagan of Hilo; hanai daughter, Odaia Camacho of Chicago; two grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Chad “Chad-Man” Schuffler, 23, of Hilo died Dec. 17. He was born and raised in Hilo. Aloha a hui hou gathering 10 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 15) Richardson Ocean Park. Beach attire and smile. Survived by mom, Sandy; brothers Michael and Caleb; dad, Stephen; aunts and uncles.

Century Ann Taylor, 72, of Ocean View died Dec. 19 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Santa Monica, Calif., she was a private home health nurse. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 14) at St. Benedict’s Church lot at Honaunau beach. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Michael Gomez of Honamalino, Daniel (Monica) Taylor of Pahoa, Randy (Allyson) Morris of Kealakekua and Henry Ivy of Ocean View; brother, Patrick (Kara) Robinson of Bellvue, Wash.; 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a great-greatgrandchild; nieces nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.