Richard Arthur Ainsworth, 72, of Waikoloa died Nov. 22 at home. Born in Chicago, he was a management specialist working in developing countries on public health and population planning and management. A portion of his ashes will be scattered in the ocean off the Big Island and a portion interred at Hawaiian Memorial Park on Oahu, where his son, Christopher, is buried. No flowers. Memorial donations to: North Hawaii Hospice, 65-1328, Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI 96743. Survived by wife, Margaret Rowan of Waikoloa; former wife, Beatrice Ainsworth of Malawi; son, Richard C. (Michele) Ainsworth of Kaneohe, Oahu; sister, Pam (Larry) Crouse of Carlsbad, Calif.; brothers, Gregory (June) Ainsworth of Oceanside, Calif., Alan Ainsworth of Ocean View; stepson, Zak (Stefanie) Martinkosky; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Howard Hatsuo Araki, 72, of Waikoloa, formerly of Kailua-Kona, died Nov. 26 at home. Born in Olaa, he was a heavy and light equipment mechanic and U.S. Army and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Private services held at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at Old Kona Airport Park large pavilion. Casual attire; if possible, a dessert to share. RSVP by Friday, Jan 12, 2018, to leafclipper@hotmail.com. Survived by wife, Patrice Araki of Waikoloa; sons, Kurry (Amygrace) Araki of Honolulu, Kyle (Stephanie) Araki of Kailua-Kona, Ty (Veronica) Araki of Honolulu; brother, Paul Araki of Honalo; mother-in-law, Ayame Takaki of Volcano; sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Ron) Shinno of Hilo, Michelle Takaki of Volcano; brother-in-law, Radley (Carol) Takaki of Minneapolis; eight grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Reginald “Reggie” Ryusei Arima, 73, of Keaau died Nov. 24 at home. Born in Olaa, he was a general contractor and member of Hawaii Island Archery Club, Pahoa Golf Club and Die Hard Golf Club. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday (Dec. 14) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Robin Arima and Garrett Arima of Hilo, Chad (Michelle) Arima of Ainaloa; brother, Harvey (Harriett) Arima of Ainaloa; sisters, Margie Kanemitsu of Hilo, Betsy (Kenneth) Yamamoto of Honolulu, Charlotte Motoyama of California; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Cathleen Joyce Carnes, 69, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 2. Born in Long Beach, Calif., she was a teacher, principal and superintendent at Maple Creek School in Humboldt County, Calif. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by husband, Kent; son, Jesse Carnes of Maple Creek, Calif.; daughter, Heather Carnes of Fort Collins, Colo.; brother, Gerald (Mary Sue) Compton of San Pedro, Calif.; sister, Sheila Jurgensen of Adna, Wash.; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Loretta Sentino Gomes, 78, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 10 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Holualoa, she was the retired owner of Kona Auto & Diesel Repair and a devout Jehovah’s Witness. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Kona Imin Center in Holualoa. Luncheon to follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Rosemarie (Cy) Yamamoto and Pamela (Kenneth) Yonemura of Kailua-Kona, Bernie (Wendell) Fujino Sr. of Kealakekua; sons, Ronald Gomes and Jason Gomes of Kailua-Kona; hanai son, Jimmy Bousche of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Albert (Eileen) Serion of Honolulu, Henry (Mary) Serion of Hilo, John (Barbie) Sentino of Washington, Phillip (Loretta) Barro of Ka‘u; sister, Florence (Raymond) Aviles of Montana; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Natalie Ann Matsu, 60, of Pahoa died Dec. 1 at home. She was born in Honolulu. Private services. Survived by mother, Maureen “Chick” Paradis of Keaau; sons, Jason Matsu of Los Angeles, Justin (Yarnell) Matsu of Keaau; daughter, Tina (Wilson) Barao of Pahoa; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lori Ann Leiko Sato, 37, of Papaaloa died Dec. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honokaa, she worked at Ross and Budget Car Rental in Kona, was a game attendant at the Hilo Fun Factory and a caregiver and was a member of Laupahoehoe Congregational Church. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 12) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service/celebration of life at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 13) at Laupahoehoe Congregational Church. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by mother, Lei Sato of Papaaloa; brothers, Dale (Nohea) Sato and Don (Monica) Sato of Laupahoehoe; sister, Corilinn Sato of Las Vegas; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.