Albert Kahiwahiwaokalani Haa Sr., 89, of Hilo died Dec. 16 at University Hospital in San Antonio. Born in Kapoho, he was a retired administrator for Kulani Correctional Facility, worked at Oahu Community Correctional Center, Hilo Airport and KTA security, Hawaii Protective Association, was a paniolo at W.H. Shipman Ranch, equipment operator for Hawaiian Dredging, retired Hawaii Army National Guard platoon sergeant, Vietnam War Veteran, Purple Heart recipient and member of numerous bowling clubs Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Thursday (Jan. 9) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by caregiver, Kamaile Moniz of Hilo; daughters, Melissa L. (Patrick) Moniz of San Antonio, Ida-Mae L. (Ted) Furukado and Willyann Quanan of Hilo, Dene (Eddy) Ganir of Oahu; sons, Albert K. (Bernice) Haa Jr. of Hilo and Chad K. Haa of Hilo; 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Harold “Hal” Michinobu Kawai, 88, of Hilo died Dec. 28 at home. Born in Pahoa, he was the retired owner of the former of Hal’s Radio & TV Service, a U.S. Army veteran and member of Hilo Meishoin and Senior Bowling League. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Amy Kawai of Hilo; sisters, Miyuki Isono and Norma Tokushima of Honolulu; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Francis “Ben” Makaiwi, 45, of Hilo died Dec. 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a warehouse and delivery driver for Hawaii Paper Products and chef at Lava Rock Café in Volcano. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 8) at Onekahakaha Beach Park large pavilion. Survived by wife, Mary De Lima of Hilo; son, Benjamin Kelii Makaiwi of Hilo; sister, Cynthia (Ernie) Matsumoto of Hilo; mother, June Kauhi Ma‘e of Hilo; hanai parents, Ola & Kathy Tripp of Volcano; aunts, uncles, cousins and hanai children. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tsuneyoshi Matsumoto, 92, of Keaau died Dec. 27 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born in Olaa, he was retired from the former Puna Sugar Co. and Amfac JMB Hawaii, a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and member of Puna Hongwanji Mission, Keaau Village Association and Keaau Senior Golf Club. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 8) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Janice (Wayne) Nakagawa of Hilo and Iris Matsumoto of Honolulu; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rosalia “Nanay” Bautista Tadeo, 95, of Keaau died Dec. 26 at Life Care Center in Hilo. Born in Waimanalo, Oahu, she was a papaya farmer. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 5) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service at 7 p.m. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. Monday (Jan. 6) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Burial 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Survived by husband, Santiago Tadeo of Keaau; sons, Narciso (Rosita) Tadeo of Keaau, Julito (Melody) Tadeo of Naalehu, Emilio (Delicia) Tadeo and Apostol (Helen) Tadeo of Pahoa, Celso (Maria) Tadeo of Hilo; daughters, Resurreccion (Tony) Antonio and Anita (Eduardo) Antonio of Pahoa, Delia (Aurelio) Ambida of Las Vegas, Carmen (Jason) Kaholoa‘a of Keaau; brothers, Rogelio Indino of Philippines and Frank (Faye) Bautista of Oahu; sisters, Caridad Indino and Torina Indino of Philippines, Patricia Raynon and Dede Alporque of Oahu; 27 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Seigi Yogi, 97, of Hilo died Nov. 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired owner of Anthuriums of Hawaii and member of Hilo Meishoin and Hui Okinawa. Private services. Survived by brothers, Seitei Yogi and Hiromu (Alice) Yogi of Oahu; sisters, Tsuruko Taira of Hilo and Kimie (Ken) Teruya of Maui; sister-in-law, Setsuko Yogi of Hilo; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.