Patricia Ann Genescritti, 80 of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 27. Born in Terre Haute, Ind., she was a homemaker. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by son, Frank S. (Cheri) Genescritti of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Judy Genescritti of Kailua-Kona and Barbara (Peter) Pope of Carson City, Nev.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Seijin Hokama, 96, of Hilo died Dec. 27 at Hawaii Care Choices’ (formerly Hospice of Hilo) Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired electrician for HT&T and member of Hui Okinawa, Pohakulani Kumiai, SeniorNet and Christ Lutheran Church. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 9) at Christ Lutheran Church, 595 Kapiolani St. in Hilo. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Urn burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire; no flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by spouse, Tome Hokama of Hilo; daughter, June (Terry Sharrard) Hokama-Sharrard of Tacoma, Wash.; sisters, Lynette Nishimura of Pearl City, Oahu, and Sadako Morita of Kapaa, Kauai; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Patricia “Tish” Ann Rockwood, 61, of Waimea died Dec. 29. Born in Parsons, Kan., she was a world traveler who loved her family and animals. Private memorial service. No flowers. Memorial donations to Dog is My Co-Pilot, Girl Scouts of America or Planned Parenthood. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by husband, Dr. Col. Gary Rockwood of Waimea; children, Myki Williamson, Michael “Chael” (Lee) Pruett and Ashlie (Bill) O’Reilly; stepchildren, Kimberley Rockwood, Gary (Kim) Rockwood Jr. and Mark (Holly) Rockwood; sisters, René, Qené, Canera and Marni; brother, Jay; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Services provided by Ballard Family Mortuary.
George Tejada Sr., 57, of Keaau died Dec. 28 at Hawaii Care Choices’ (formerly Hospice of Hilo) Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a truck driver, worked for Makuu Farmers Market Association and was a member of Sure Foundation Church. Private services at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Danielle Tejada of Hilo; sons, George Tejada Jr. and Andrew Yamauchi of Hilo, Justin (Chasity) Tejada of Kona, James Tejada and Jesse Tejada of Hilo, Samuel Martines of Waimanalo, Oahu; daughters, Laurisa SanJose-Ramos of Pahoa, Rebecca Martines, Naomi Tejada and Sarah Tejada of Hilo; brothers, Malcolm (Betty Ann) Barcase of Honolulu, Stan (Dency) Barcase and Alex (Debra) Tejada of Hilo; sisters, Doris Choriki of Montana, Marjorie Umuiwi and Leona Fukuyama of Hilo; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Memorial service for the late Harry Toshio Hori is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 6) at Paauilo Kongoji Mission. The place was twice submitted incorrectly for a previously published obituary.