Miniver “Mini” Leimomi Kepa‘a, 56, of Hilo died July 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker. Celebration of life noon Sunday, Sept. 2, at Onekahakaha Beach Park in Hilo. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by son, William “Wills” (Jessica Almazan) Rosehill of Hilo; daughter, Jenerl “Jen” (Tasha) Rosehill of Hilo; brothers, Harry Kepa‘a of New York, Reed Kepa‘a of Hilo and William Kahele of Oahu; sisters, Noelani Kepa‘a of Pepeekeo and Lehua “Penny” Luhiau of Hilo; three grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Warren Kei Koyama, 60, of Volcano died Aug. 18 at Hawaii Care Choices. Born in Fort Defiance, Ariz., he was an automotive mechanic. Private services. Survived by daughter, Jequita Koyama of Hilo; mother, Vay Koyama of Oregon; brothers, Harol (Penny) Koyama of Oregon and William Koyama of California; sisters, Theresa Koyama of Oregon and Karen (Dale) McConnell of Colorado; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kamea Ka‘ilikea Ma‘alea, 5, of Volcano died Aug. 4 at Kapiolani Medical Center in Honolulu. She was born on Maui. Visitation 11:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 1, at New Hope Christian Fellowship-Volcano. Service at noon. Survived by mother, Hailey O’Conner of Volcano; father, Kingston Ma‘alea of Maui; sister, Kuniwai Ma‘alea of Volcano; grandparents, Sharon Elliott of Volcano, Robert O’Conner of Volcano, Brian Ma‘alea of Maui and Michelle Ma‘alea of California; uncles, aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Colleen Marie Pabre, 43, of Mountain View died March 6 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Phoenix, she worked for Paradise Auction. Private services held. Survived by daughter, Alanna (Christian Naipo) Pabre of Hilo; son, Dominick. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Meredith Mamuad Palafox, 29, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 10 at home. She was born in Kealakekua. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3, at Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens, 76-6280 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Reception, continued visitation and all-night vigil to follow at the family home, 74-5145 Puuolokaa St. in Queen Liliuokalani subdivision. Casual attire. Survived by brothers, Richie Palafox, Junior Palafox of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Jackelyn (Brad) Thomas of Kihei, Maui, Mary-Rose Palafox, Marjorie Palafox and Marissa Palafox of Kailua-Kona; father, Generoso (Mary-Jean) Palafox Sr., of Kailua-Kona; mother, Leonida Mamuad of Waimea; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
George Papaia, 85, of Waimea died July 23 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Maui, he was a retired U.S. Marine Corps gunnery sergeant and veteran of Korean and Vietnam wars. Private services held. Survived by wife, Edna C. Papaia of Waimea; stepdaughter, Kathy Barnes of Idaho; stepsons, Gordon (Kristine) Castro of Idaho, Steven (Eleanor) Castro, Richard (Cindy) Castro and Robert (Lisa) Castro of Honolulu; brother, Joseph Papaia of Kaneohe, Oahu; 16 step-grandchildren and 27 step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gregorio Ramirez Santos, 95, of Hilo died Aug. 12 at home. Born in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines, he was a retired laborer and warehouseman for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co. and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 7 p.m. Casual attire. Cremation at Dodo Mortuary. Survived by stepson, Cosmedin Quiocho of Hilo; stepdaughter, Redenta “Ruby” (Gus) Cabison of Hilo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.