Robert Browning Adams, 79, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 20 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Santa Monica, Calif., he was a retired state social worker and member of Christ Lutheran Church in Hilo. Private service held. Survived by sons, Jerold (Dana) Adams of Kailua-Kona and Steven (Lina) Adams of California; brother, James Adams of California; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
John Paul Blankenship, 53, no permanent address, died June 25 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Meriden, Conn., he was a U.S. Army veteran. No known survivors. Relatives are asked to call (808) 322-9592. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Vernon Koji Hasegawa, 80, of Pepeekeo died Aug. 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pepeekeo, he was retired from Servco Pacific and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by brother, Ronald (Mae) Hasegawa of Pearl City, Oahu; two uncles, an aunt a niece, nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
David John Schweitz, 67, of Santa Rosa, Calif., died May 21 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pasadena, Calif., he was a fisherman and photographer. Celebration of life potluck 11 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 7) be held at Onekahakaha Beach Park pavilion. Please bring photos and stories of David. For info, call Megan Schweitz at (707) 849-7048. Survived by daughters, Megan Elizabeth Schweitz and Hanna Mariel Schweitz; a nephew and two cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Christopher Wayne “Rainbow Man” Subica Sr., 69, of Mountain View died Aug. 21 at home. Born in Hawaii, he was a construction worker and U.S. Army veteran. Private services at a later date. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by companion, Alexandria Subica of Mountain View; sons, Christopher (Ku’uipo) Subica Jr. of Granite Falls, Wash., and Manuel Subica of Hilo; daughters, Shauna (Timothy) Cordero of Keaau and Naomi Subica of Granite Falls; brother, Michael Subica of Pahoa; sister, Donnie Cruz of Volcano; 12 grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Byron I. Takahata, 58, of Hilo died June 20 in Hilo. He was a retired shoreline fisherman and member of Tenriko Hilo Church. Private services held. No flowers or koden. Survived by brother, Clyde Takahata of Hilo; sister Francine Yano of Honolulu. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.