Alfred Theodore Braithwaite, 79, of Hilo died July 23 at home. Born in Ferndale, Wash., he was a retired university computer science and advanced mathematics professor. Services held. Survived by sons, David (Tanya) Braithwaite of Lynden, Wash., and Daniel John
Alfred Theodore Braithwaite, 79, of Hilo died July 23 at home. Born in Ferndale, Wash., he was a retired university computer science and advanced mathematics professor. Services held. Survived by sons, David (Tanya) Braithwaite of Lynden, Wash., and Daniel John Braithwaite of Hilo; daughters, Dorothy Braithwaite of Little Rock, Ark., and Deborah (Johnny) Anderson of Hilo; brothers, Edwin Braithwaite of Cedarville, Ohio and Gilbert (Pam) Braithwaite of the mainland; sister, Mary Vivian (Fred) Karlson of Ferndale; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Eugene Leroy Christiansen, 69, of Keaau died Aug. 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Aberdeen, Wash., he was a retired computer programmer for Costco and U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran. Services held. Survived by daughter, Michele (Jason) Taylor of Tucson, Ariz.; brothers, Tom (Marilyn) Christiansen of Vancouver, Wash., Ken (MaryLu) Christiansen of Bellingham, Wash., Bill (Lisa) Christiansen of Elma, Wash., Jim (Christine) Christiansen of Puyallup, Wash., and John (Shirley) Christiansen of Montesano, Wash.; Sister, Anne (Bob) King of Seattle;
two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dominique D. Kendron, 54, of Naalehu died July 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Indiana, she was a retired teacher whose service included Konawaena High School. Survived by daughter; Renae (Erbin) Deponte; brother, Roark Kendron; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Loretta “Mama Kim Chee” P.N. Matias, 89, of Waimea died July 21 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kohala, she was a housewife, former owner of Kohala Kim Chee and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward. Visitation 10 a.m.-noon Saturday (Aug. 19) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Edwin O. Akana Jr. of Waimea, Philip (Sherie) Akana of Mililani, Oahu, and Gerald Akana of San Diego; daughter, Debra (Richard) Holcomb of Washington, D.C.; brother, Donald (Mekyung) Liu of Dallas; sisters, Diana Bree of Kona, Dorothy (Tom) Lapke of Honolulu, Elsie Iriguchi of Indonesia and May Lee of Honolulu; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ruperto Morales Sumoba, 82, of Hilo died July 21 at Life Center of Hilo. Born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, he was a retired seed cutter for the former Mauna Kea Sugar Co. and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 19) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer services at 10 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Octavia Sumoba of Hilo; daughters, Edna (Romeo) Salom and Virgie (Neil) Gorospe of Hilo, Jade Sumoba of Maui; sons, Ruben (Emalinda) Sumoba of San Jose, Calif., and Pancho (Jayvie) of Maui; sister, Helen (Cresencio) Sapla of Hilo; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Henry Kuapalahalaha Pikini, 88, of Keaau, formerly of Honolulu, died Aug. 6 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Honolulu, He was a retired deputy warden of Halawa Correctional Facility, member of Elks Club Lodge #616 and Knight of Pythias Mystic Lodge in Honolulu and U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War. Henry was a great father and good friend to all. Private services at a later date. Survived by sons, William M. (Eddy) Pikini of Keaau and Paul M. (Lia) Pikini of Colorado; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
