Joseph “Joe” P. Bautista, 75, of Hilo died Nov. 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired county Parks and Recreation worker at Honomu and Papaikou gyms, U.S. Army veteran, officiated Big Island Interscholastic Federation basketball, coached Hilo High School football and coached several age-group sports. Visitation 3-4:25 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 16). Military honors at 4:25 p.m. Memorial service at 4:30 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Irene Bautista of Hilo; sons, Blaine Bautista and Kevin (Ashley Monden) Bautista of Hilo; daughters, Michelle Bautista-Salazar of Las Vegas, Rochelle (Stanley) Martines Jr. of San Francisco and Jonelle (Jimmy) Vita of Hilo; brothers, Alfred (Aycel) Esteban of Las Vegas, Albert (Darlene) Esteban of North Carolina, George (Louise) Esteban of San Francisco, David (Bernie) Esteban of Honolulu and Ernest Esteban of Arizona; sisters-in-law, Karen (Henry) Yee of San Francisco, Judy Salas of Guam and Sandra (Clayton) Nakano of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Jerry (Susan) Takata of Hilo and Bert (Sheri) Takata of Las Vegas; eight grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews; arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joseph “Joe” P. Bautista, 75, of Hilo died Nov. 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired county Parks and Recreation worker at Honomu and Papaikou gyms, U.S. Army veteran, officiated Big Island Interscholastic Federation basketball, coached Hilo High School football and coached several age-group sports. Visitation 3-4:25 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 16). Military honors at 4:25 p.m. Memorial service at 4:30 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Irene Bautista of Hilo; sons, Blaine Bautista and Kevin (Ashley Monden) Bautista of Hilo; daughters, Michelle Bautista-Salazar of Las Vegas, Rochelle (Stanley) Martines Jr. of San Francisco and Jonelle (Jimmy) Vita of Hilo; brothers, Alfred (Aycel) Esteban of Las Vegas, Albert (Darlene) Esteban of North Carolina, George (Louise) Esteban of San Francisco, David (Bernie) Esteban of Honolulu and Ernest Esteban of Arizona; sisters-in-law, Karen (Henry) Yee of San Francisco, Judy Salas of Guam and Sandra (Clayton) Nakano of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Jerry (Susan) Takata of Hilo and Bert (Sheri) Takata of Las Vegas; eight grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews; arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jason Aaron Camero, 43, died Nov. 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he worked for HPM Building Supply and graduated from Hilo High School in 1992. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 14) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service at 7 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Friday (Dec. 15) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Mass at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Survived by wife, Jacqueline; daughter, Raelyn; son, JaedynJames; hanai daughters, Seanna-Lynn Apana of Lihue, Kauai, and Jacelyn Ito of Portland, Ore.; parents, Jaime and Claire Camero of Pepeekeo; brother, Jay of Pepeekeo; uncles, aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Cynthia Marie Juan, 67, of Honokaa died Nov. 22 at home. Born in Pahala, she was an administrative assistant for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa and member of the church and Hamakua Civic Club. Visitation 7-9 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 16) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Mass at 9 a.m. Pink or white casual attire. Survived by husband, Norman Juan of Honokaa; son, Brandon (Janalynn) Juan of Honokaa; daughters, Brandee (Bula) Jacob and Brancy (Darren Samoy) Juan of Honokaa; brothers, Clyde Silva and Michael (Wendy) Silva of Pahala, Chris (Melissa) Silva of Hilo; sisters, Terry (Tim) Wright of Hilo and Michelle (Derek) Andrade of Pahala; brothers-in-law, Baldwin (Valerie) Juan of California, Wendall Juan and Cewardlle (Natalie) Juan of Waimea, Elroy Juan of Paauhau; sisters-in-laws, Vanda J. Domingo of Waikoloa, Miriam (Harold Jr.) Juan-Guerrero and Lovey (Gaylord Mahi) Juan of Honokaa, Gail (Lester Okunami) of Paauhau; three grandchildren; cousins, nieces, nephews uncles and aunts. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Paula Ann Lena (Iopa) Kawaauhau, 74, of Hilo died Nov. 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Keaukaha, she retired from Hertz Rent a Car, worked for Avis Rent a Car, was a hula dancer, competitive swimmer, Merrie Monarch Festival Mo‘i Wahine in 1985, lei maker and orchid grower. Memorial gathering and celebration of life 1-5 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 16) at AJA Veterans Hall, 361 Haihai St., Hilo. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Albert (Lisa) Rezentes of Pahoa, Glenn (Deejay) Rezentes of Keaau and Mark (Laura) Rezentes of Hilo; stepdaughters, Ronda Kawaauhau and Kehau Kawaauhau of Oahu; brother, Kenneth (Espi) Iopa of Hilo; sister, Maile (Louie) Zarko of Oahu, sister-in-law, Mabel Iopa of Hilo; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joseph Souza, 87, of Hilo died Nov. 23 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Paia, Maui, he was a retired U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and member of Ancient Order of Foresters No. 8110 on Oahu. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Friday (Dec. 15) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Burial at noon at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Karen A. (Andrew) Souza-Crockford of Oregon, Laura F. Souza of Pahoa and Tracy L. (Derrick) Kaneakua of Hilo; son, Joseph G. (Tracie) Souza of Kalopa; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Visitation for the late Lori Ann Leiko Sato is 8-10 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 13) at Laupahoehoe Congregational Church. Memorial service at 10 a.m. An incorrect time appeared in an obituary published Friday.
