Delores Jean Germar Ikawa, 92, of Shelbyville, Ky., formerly of Hilo and Indianapolis, died April 1 at her daughter’s home in Shelbyville. Born in Wayne, Neb., she was a retired registered nurse and member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic
Delores Jean Germar Ikawa, 92, of Shelbyville, Ky., formerly of Hilo and Indianapolis, died April 1 at her daughter’s home in Shelbyville. Born in Wayne, Neb., she was a retired registered nurse and member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Indianapolis, Red Hat Society, The Browsers, a quilting club, who volunteered as a poll watcher, tutored children and took many classes and trips with Oasis. Gathering 1 p.m. today at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Chapel, 9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis. Brief service at 2 p.m. Burial to follow. Online condolences: webbfuneralhome.com. Survived by children, Jayne (Mike) Johnson of Shelbyville, Bruce (Kay) Ikawa of Hillsdale, Mich., Margaret (Rafael Mazas) Ikawa of Madrid, Spain, and Doris (Cris) Gomez of Cicero, Ind.; sisters, Doris “Jody” Milliman of Brandenburg, Ky., and Lillian “Billie” Cunningham of Council Bluffs, Iowa; son-in-law, Tom Jensen of Lebanon, Ill.; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Webb Funeral Home, Shelbyville.
Gilbert Adell Lutz, 73, of Kurtistown, formerly of Bisbee, Ariz., died March 19 in Kurtistown. Born in Michigan, he was a professional photographer. Services pending. No known survivors. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Vera Louise Paiva, 78, of Honokaa died March 18 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was a library technician at the Honokaa Library and proprietor of the former Country Store in Honokaa, Antiques By in Waimea and owner of Vera’s Treasurers in Honokaa. Services held. No flowers. Survived by husband, Albert Paiva of Honokaa; daughter, Roxanne (Robert) Rosborough of Honokaa; sons, Barton Paiva of Waikoloa, Robin (Maria) Paiva and Brian (Richelle) Paiva of Honokaa; son-in-law, Brian Chinnock of California; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Crispina Imperio Palacio, 93, of Paauilo died March 18 at home. Born in Sinaet City, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, she was a retired custodian for Paauilo School and member of New Hope Hilo and Waimea and St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Paauilo. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial at Alae Cemetery, Section J. Survived by sons, Jaime Yagin and Veny (Gayle) Yagin of Hilo, Eddie (Doreen) Yagin of Honolulu; daughters, Mildred Yagin and Juanita (Victor) Wusstig of Paauilo, Erlinda Reynolds of Hilo; brother, Alejo (Esperanza) Imperio of Paauilo; sister, Magdalena (Lito) Ramos of Waipahu, Oahu; 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Diane Katherine Doran Wells, 61, of Paauilo died March 24 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Phoenix, she was self-employed and a devoted Ephraimite (Christian). Memorial service/celebration of life Sunday, April 30. Call 895-7643 for information. Private graveside service at a later date. Survived by husband, Mike J. Wells of Paauilo; son, Daniel G. Hefner of Morristown, Tenn.; mother, Julie Esther Weisel of Salina, Kan.; brother, Kevin Doran of Mount Vernon, Wash.; brother-in-law, Martin (Tracy) Wells of Honokaa; sisters-in-law, Bobbi Doran of Honokaa, Kima (Bruce) Brown of Kurtistown, Scarlet (Ron) Nutt of Paauilo and Lara Wells of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
