Bernie “Ben” Coloma Abella, 46, of Papaaloa died Nov. 19 in Hilo. He was an adult corrections officer at Hawaii Community Correctional Center. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at St. Anthony’s Church, 35-2095 Old Mamalahoa Highway in Laupahoehoe. Services at 10 a.m. Burial at 1 p.m. at Alae Cemetery. For information, call 962-6538. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Cherylann Abella; son, Kamakani Abella; hanai son, Karlin Abella-Kelsom; daughter, Sharrise Hanabaga-Abella; father, Bernaldo Abella; mother, Modesta Coloma Abella; sister, Josefina (Derek) Aurio; uncles, aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Akiko Kawamura, 79, of Waimea died Dec. 6 at home. Born in Hakalau, she was a homemaker and member of Kamuela Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Kamuela Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by husband, Ernest Kawamura of Waimea; sons, Kelly (Kalae) Kawamura of Waimea, Steven (Ally) Kawamura of Paauilo, Shelton (Tayna Carvalho) Kawamura of Waimea; daughters, Denice Tanaka of Kailua-Kona, Debra Kawamura of Kailua, Oahu, Dana (Dan) Maekawa of Mililani, Oahu; sister, Emiko “Emi” Uemura of Honolulu; brother, Edward (Sharon) Uemura of Pepeekeo; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Yarrow “Yaro” Smith, 64, of Pahoa died Nov. 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Massachusetts, he owned a construction and woodworking business, was a commercial fisherman, carpenter and worked on the Pirates of the Caribbean rides at Disneyland. Services on July 21, 2018, in Pahoa. Survived by daughter, Yauni (Christopher L. Micheels) Marissa Rose Smith; brothers, Jimmy (Janet) Smith, Rick (Alice) Smith, Greg (Wendy) Smith; sisters, Pamela (Randy) Baumann, Cathy Smith; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Peggy Mitsuru Yoshioka, 90, of Hilo died Nov. 28 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Kurtistown, she was a retired cook. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Glenn K. Yoshioka of Kaneohe, Oahu; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.