Timothy Carl Nakea Leialoha Ling Chee, 32, of Hilo died April 15 at home. Born in Hilo, he earned his bachelor of arts in cultural anthropology at Ashford University. Services at a later date. Condolences sent to: Chee Family 342 Haili St., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by fiancee, Roxanne Ramones of Hilo; mother and step-father, Sylvia and Ben Baah of Hilo; father, Ronney Jenks of Washington; step-father, John McCollum of Hilo; sisters, Chandra Chee and Charlyn (Josh Yonemura) Chee of Hilo; brother, Cullen Chee of Hilo; hanai brother, Wade (Dulce) Torres of Keaau; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sakae Kaya, 72, of Hilo died Sept. 28 at a private care home in Hilo. Born in Fukuoka, Japan, she was a retired food preparation assistant at KTA Super Stores, member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, serving on the Kyodan Council and Buddhist Women’s Association, Hawaii Shima Fukuoka Kenjinkai and Urasenke Hawaii Chapter. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Raymond Kaya of Hilo; daughters, Nancy (Jeff) Miyasato of Kaneohe, Oahu, Joanne (Evan) Okino of Honolulu, Kathy (Loren) Tsugawa of Hilo and Cindy (John) Wong of Honolulu; brother, Hirokazu (Hiroko) Ishigo of Fukuoka; sister, Tsugiko (Shuji) Otsubo of Fukuoka; eight grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
William Eugene McEuen, 79, of Kailua-Kona died Sept. 24 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Oakland, Calif., he was a record and film producer. No services. Survived by wife, Alice McEuen of Kailua-Kona; brother, Walter McEuen. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hannah Baird Hackett Soule, 69, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 14 at home. Born in Boston, she was a retired sales representative, member of Makoa Wahine of Kona and Kona Business and Professional Women. Services at a later date. No flowers. Donations can be made to: Amyloidosis Research Foundation at amyloidosis.org. Survived by husband, Augustus Soule of Kailua-Kona; siblings, George Hackett Jr. of New York, Edith (Brad) Keeler and Edward (Jane) Hackett of Massachusetts; stepchildren; step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Santiago Jose Tadeo, 98, of Keaau died Oct. 15 at home. Born in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a papaya farmer. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park (Ilima Section). Face masks and social distancing required. Survived by sons, Narciso (Rosita) Tadeo of Keaau, Julito (Melody) Tadeo of Naalehu, Emilio (Delicia) Tadeo and Apostol (Helen) Tadeo of Pahoa and Celso (Maria) Tadeo of Hilo; daughters, Resurreccion (Tony) Antonio and Anita (Eduardo) Antonio of Pahoa, Delia (Aurelio) Ambida of Las Vegas and Carmen (Jason) Kaholoaa of Keaau; 27 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jeffrey H. Weiss, 71, of Waimea died Oct. 6 at home. Born in Salt Lake City, he worked in Salt Lake City’s public utilities. Private services. Memorial donations can be sent to: VOA Utah (Volunteers of America Utah) at www.voaut.org/donatetovoaut. Survived by wife, Kris; children, Jessie, Justin, Helena and Echo; brothers and sister, Guy, Lisa, Collin, and Richard. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Seichi Yabushita, 89, of Papaikou died Oct. 2 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Papaikou, he worked at The Salvation Army, was part of their brass band, taught Bible classes, worked in their restaurant, the Waioli Tea Room, was a mentor with the Youth Crusade ministry and member of The Salvation Army Hilo Temple Corps. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by sister, Helen Saito of Honolulu. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
The late Violet Emelia Baquiring is survived by, among others, sister, Anne Kalahiki of Oahu. Her name was not submitted for an obituary published Oct. 11.