Troy Astrande, 50, of El Paso, Texas, formerly of Keaau, died Nov. 19 in Texas. Born in Honolulu, he was tae kwon do instructor/practitioner, worked for FedEx, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Interment in Hawaii at a later date. Survived by wife, Ana Gonzalez-Astrande of El Paso, Texas; son, Adrian Astrande of El Paso, Texas; mother, Pauline Astrande of Keaau; father, Warlito Astrande of Keaau; brother, Nathan Astrande of Keaau; mother-in-law, Maria Gonzalez of Fontana, Calif.; sister-in-law, Nydia Doolittle of Riverside, Calif.; brother-in-law, Jesus Gonzalez of San Diego; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Azalea “Lee” Victoria Rose Bartlett, 19, of Hilo, died Oct. 31 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a former team member for Burger King. Private services. Survived by brother, Zavian Bartlett; aunt, Annette Goodall. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sue Nakamura Daimaru, 98, of Hilo died Nov. 29 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Paauilo, she was a homemaker and member of Taishoji Soto Mission and Fujinkai, Piihonua Community Association and Pomaikai Senior Center. Private services at a later date. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Roy (LaVerne) Daimaru of Hilo; daughter, Aileen (Steven) Kisaba of Mililani, Oahu; sister-in-law, Jane Sakanoi of Hilo; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Frederick “Fred” Pabalan Gali, 61, of Ocean View died Nov. 19 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Ka‘u, he was a cook at Chubby’s Diner, the Four Seasons Resort and the Gold Mine Company in Alaska and repairman at Tomon’s Body and Fender Shop. Private services. Survived by sons, Justin Gali of Kailua-Kona and Michael Joran Gali of Washington; daughters, Shanna (Aaron) Robinson of Oahu and Mira Schlich of New York; brothers, Larry Gamarot of Maui and Walker (Flora) Gali of Holualoa; sisters, Maxima (Tom) Brockmiller of Oklahoma, Valerie Gali and Betty (Julian) Beck of Naalehu and Suzette (Jeff) Fuerte of Kailua-Kona; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gary Katsuto Hayashi, 76, of Hilo died Aug. 6 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a combustion controlman foreman with HELCO, owner of Gary’s Auto Air, and member of the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Lincoln Wreckers and Kaohana golf clubs. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Olga Hayashi of Hilo; daughters, Kristy (Sean) Sasaki of Mililani, Oahu and Cathy (Jason) Ariki of Hilo; sister, Mineko Takeuchi of California; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gregory Hymes Lathan, 61, of Waikoloa died Nov. 16 in Waikoloa. Born in Gastonia, N.C., he worked as a pilot captain for Delta Airlines and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Military honors held. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; sons, Luke Lathan of Hudson Falls, N. Y. and Ethan Lathan of Deerfield, Ill.; daughter, Carrie (Phillip) Cleveland of Olympia, Wash.; brother, Jeffrey (Kim) Lathan of Belmont, N.C.; two grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Yoshiaki “Tom” Ogawa, 89, of Hilo died Nov. 15 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired engineer for Hughes Aircraft, member of Kapualani Street Kumiai and U.S. Navy veteran. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sister, Sachie Fukuda of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Carol Ann Pucong, 66, of Kaawaloa died Nov. 19 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Kealakekua, she was an office manager for Edward Jones Investment Company and retired coffee farmer. No services. Memorial donations: Hospice of Kona P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745. Survived by mother, Magdalena Pucong of Kaawaloa; brothers, Albert (Elaine) Pucong of Kailua-Kona, Patrick (Tanya Freitas) Pucong of Holualoa, David Pucong of Kaawaloa and Clifford (Colleen) Milar of California; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.