William “Braddah Craig” Collins, 58, of Hawi died Oct. 14 at Kohala Hospital. Born in Florida, he was a handyman. No known survivors. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Clydell Holland, 75, of Waikoloa died Sept. 29 at home. Born in Pine Bluff, Ark., he was vice president and troubleshooter of World Savings and Loan, a regional and district loan manager, former federal agent for the government’s special assignments, licensed Realtor and ordained minister as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Memorial service at 2 p.m. today (Oct. 21) at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Waikoloa Village. Survived by wife, Cassie Holland of Waikoloa. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Bernardine Ululani Gomez Lee, 78, of Hilo died Oct. 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Waimea, Kauai, she was a homemaker, owner of the former Hilo Diet Center and member of Hale O Na Alii. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 26) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo. Prayer service at 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Survived by husband, Wilbert W.S. Lee Sr. of Hilo; daughters, Brenda Lee of Hilo, Dr. Bridgit (Michael) Rovner of Kailua, Oahu, Col. Barbara (Jay Humelbaugh) Lee of Burke, Va.; sons, Wilbert W.S. (Luida) Lee Jr. of Kailua-Kona, Dr. Bradley (Marlys) Lee of Kapolei, Oahu; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Pio Miprano Jr., 79, of Hilo died Oct. 12 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired certified nursing assistant at Hilo Medical Center, retired field supervisor for the former Mauna Kea Sugar Company and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 25) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo. Prayer service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Marlene Miprano of Hilo; daughters, Charmaine (Leslie “Bozo”) Fukuhara of Hilo, Crystal (Ronnie Lodivero) Miprano of Keaau; son, Casey Miprano of Hilo; brother, Adam Miprano of Hilo; sister, Gloria De Jesus of Las Vegas; sister-in-law, Charlene Medeiros of Hilo; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.