Obituaries for December 2

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Helen Irene Devries, 85, of Hilo died Nov. 9 at home. Born in California, she was a retired realtor and businesswoman. No services. Online Condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by companion and caregiver, Josevata Naikidi; son, Charles Brigham Sears; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Neal Roy Donato Sr., 78, of Hilo died Dec. 1. Survivors are asked to contact Ballard Family Mortuary at 808-935-8445.

John Keoni Hanohano, 79, of Hilo died Oct. 21 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a commercial fisherman. No services. Survived by, brothers, George Hanohano, Henry (Bunches) Hanohano and Charles Hanohano; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Miulan Keahilihau, 88, of Pahoa died Nov. 19 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired housekeeper from Grand Naniloa Hotel. No services. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by son, Joey Keahilihau of Pahoa; daughter, Jewel Mar Keahilihau; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Anthony Naalii Kealoha, 75, of Kohala died Nov. 9 at home. Private services held. Survived by wife, Christina Kealoha of North Kohala; sons, Eddie Iona, Bryant Mock Chew, Samuel Kealoha and Kalei Kealoha; daughters, Antoinette Kealoha, Jewel Kealoha and Coralee Mock Chew; sisters, Winona Purdum, Daisy Castillo, Carol Hernandez and Dolly Abordo; brothers, James Mosca and Mike Mosca; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

William “Naz” D. Lindsey, 78, of Hilo died Nov. 6 at home. Born in New Jersey, he was a retired carpenter and surfer with BYOB Hilo. No services. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sister, Pat (Mike) Bartee of Virginia; hanai brother, Chuck (Sue) Ross of Kurtistown. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

John Richard “Dick” Weddle, 76, of Keaau died Nov. 12 at home. Born in South Bend, Ind., he was a postal carrier, worked at Kai Store, and U.S. Army veteran. No services. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Pauline; son, Isaak; daughter, Mohala; brother, Paul; two grandchildren; hanai family, the Kai Ohana. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.