Emilio “Fish” Enanoria Dinson Jr., 58, of Captain Cook died Nov. 23 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Kealakekua, he was a construction laborer and a member of Laborers International Union of North America, Local 368. Services at a later date. Survived by sons, Laule’a Reyes, Emilio Dinson III, Nainoa Dinson and Joshua Dinson of Kaneohe, Oahu; daughter, Tatiana Dinson of Kaneohe; father, Emilio Dinson Sr. of Kealia; brothers, Chris Dinson of Honaunau, Theodore Dinson of Kealia, Wendell Dinson of Ocean View, Lincoln (Jolene) Dinson of Kailua-Kona and Dwight Brooks of Ocean View; sisters, Lynnette Wong of Honolulu, Jay-Nyn (Robert) Gouveia of Ocean View, Darlyn (Ezekiel) Bryant of Kaneohe, Mi-Ladee (Kyle Kondo) Johnson of Kealakekua, Jan-Noel (Dan) Billedeaux of Vancouver, Wash., Yolana-Lee (Keith) Chang of Kaneohe and Julie Krewson of Orange Beach, Ala.; one granddaughter; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mae Ayako Eclipse, 84, of Mountain View died Nov. 18 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Hilo, she was a substitute teacher, library assistant, mail clerk, assistant manager for Arquero’s U-Drive, Taxi and Tours and retired from Hawaii County Economic Office on Aging. Services at a later date. Condolences to: Rusty Eclipse P.O. Box 1056, Keaau, HI 96749. Survived by husband, Ignacio “Rusty” Eclipse of Mountain View; daughters, Sherelyn (Orlando “Oly” Ujano) Eclipse-Ujano and Terry-Lee (Timothy) Shigemi of Hilo; brother, Mitsuo (Yaeko) Kitagawa of Hilo; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and hanai family. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joray “Joe” “Lani” Kalani Kaua Sr. 54, of Keaau died Nov. 25. Born in Hilo, he was a retired carpenter. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Hercelia Kaua; daughters, Misty (Ali’i) Kaua and Ashley Kaua; son, Joray Kaua Jr.; hanai sons, Keola Aiona, Keoki Aiona, Keoni Aiona and Dominic Krammer; hanai daughter, Chelsie (Leo) Kavitz; brothers, Joey Kaua, Shane Kaua and John (Caroline) Kaua; sisters, Elizabeth (Rodney) Sakamoto, Merle (Sidney) Liborio and Tammy Kaua; one grandson and one hanai grandson; a goddaughter; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Clarence Kealoha Medeiros Jr., 68, of Honaunau died Nov. 28 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in North Konahe was the owner of KM Ranch and 5K Ranch, heavy equipment operator for Nan Construction, Inc., KKRC, KKCC, CTS Earthmoving Company, Kirkland Construction Company, Road Builders, Bidamo Paving, State of Hawaii Highways Division, worked at Toledo Dairy of Waianae, was a member of Operating Engineers Local Union 3, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and U.S. Army National Guard veteran. Services at a later date. Survived by his wife, Shirley Medeiros of Honaunau; sons, Sonny Medeiros of Captain Cook and Dallas (Kuulei) Medeiros of Waimea; hanai son, Kam (Bronwyn) Bento of Captain Cook; daughters, Bulla Medeiros-Mock Chew and Tito (Harley) Medeiros-Leslie of Honaunau; hanai daughter, Emily Alani of Hookena; brother, Jesse (Tammy) Medeiros of Honaunau; sisters, Lei Medeiros of Las Vegas and Clarice Medeiros of Honalo; 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rosie Harumi Tatsuta, 91, of Mountain View died Nov. 30 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Olaa, she was a floral packer for Anthuriums of Hawaii, member of the Puna Hongwanji Mission and Mountain View Baldwin Kumiai. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sister, Nancy Ishida of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Mel Esaki of California, Hideto Tatsuta of Honolulu, Ron Tatsuta of Anaheim, Calif. and Raymond Tatsuta of Mountain View; sisters-in-law, Sue Tanaka of Anaheim, Calif. and Yaeko LaFever of Renton, Wash.; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.