Obituaries for June 20

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Albert “Sonny” Paiva, 88, Honokaa died June 12 at North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. Born in Ahualoa, he was a retired Hamakua district commander for the Hawaii County Police Department, former owner of Paiva Ranch, hunter, fisherman, hobbyist and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughter, Roxanne (Robert) Paiva-Rosborough of Honokaa; sons, Barton (Janice) Paiva of Hilo, Robin (Maria) Paiva and Brian (Richelle) Paiva of Honokaa; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Joey Thomas Richmond, 46, of Kailua-Kona died May 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Honolulu, he was a media manager for Lahawaiian Candy Co. Private services held. Survived by sister, Shannon Richmond of Texas; nephew, Cory Chamberlin of Kailua-Kona. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.