Serene Kaleoaloha Chiquita Akina, 47, of Waimea died Nov. 1 in Los Angeles. Born in Hilo and raised in Mountain View, she was a member service representative at HFS Federal Credit Union Waimea branch. Celebration of life starting with 9 a.m. viewing on Saturday, Dec. 18, at Cherry Blossom Park/Church Row in Waimea. Face masks and social distancing required; sanitation stations will be available. Drive-thru encouraged. Private burial at later date. Survived by husband, Charles Akina III; sons, Charles (Felicity) Akina IV of Arizona, Raymond James Akina and Joseph Akina of Texas; parents George and Charlene Chiquita Jr. of Mtountain View; sister, Tammie (Dwayne) Cypriano of Honokaa; Brother George Chiquita III of Mountain View; hanai sisters, Melani Tanaka and Darcy Turner; godchildren; Alexis, Matthew and Samson Akau; uncles, aunties, nephews and nieces.
Edwin Nostares Ceredon, 68, of Keaau died Nov. 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a macadamia nut harvester for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. and a member of the Iglesia Ni Christo Church in Keaau. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Friday (Dec. 10) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by wife, Josephine Ceredon of Keaau; brothers, Liscencio Ceredon of Orchidland and Luis Ceredon of Honomu; sister, Manuela (Apolinario Manalo) Ceredon of Honomu; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Augustina James, 13, of Ocean View died Nov. 18 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, she was a student at Waikoloa Elementary School and a member of Kona Assembly of God Church. Visitation 4:30-9 p.m. Friday (Dec. 10) at Waikoloa Community Church. Service at 5 p.m. Graveside service and burial 2 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 11) at Naalehu County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by mother, Heldy James of Ocean View; biological mother, Roslynn Helter Smith of Arizona; brother, Smith James and sister, Kathyso James of Arizona. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joseph “Square” Nohea Kalima Sr., 92, of Hilo Nov. 9 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired manager and tour driver with the former Grayline Hawaii, member of the Haili Congregational Church and Choir, Hawaiian Men’s Golf Club, Merrie Monarch Men’s Glee Choir the former Kalima Brothers musical group. Memorial services Saturday (Dec. 11) at 61 Andrews Ave Hilo. For info, call 808-895-6232 or 808-292-3528. Casual attire; all COVID-19 precautions will be observed. Survived by daughters, Daycia-Dee Nohealani (Butch) Chun and Larna Iwalani Kalima of Hilo, Cora-Lee Kuʻuleipoinaʻole (Rama) Camarillo of Kihei, Maui, and Brenda-Mae Lehuanani (Thomas) Alvarez of Las Vegas; son, Nathan Kalani Kalima of Hilo; brother, Norman Ahapaeaina Kalima of Hilo; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Karen Keiko Umeda, 75, of Hilo, died Nov. 21 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired Kaumana Elementary School teacher, also taught at Paauilo Elementary and Intermediate School, floral designer for the former A Floral Boutique and member of Hilo Hooganji Mission, HSTA-Retired and Alpha Delta Kappa international honorary organization for women educators. Drive-thru visitation only 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 15, at Dodo Mortuary upper carport. No flowers or koden In her honor, release a flower into Ice Pond or Reed’s Bay. Condolences and remembrances to judithhara44@gmail.com. Survived by guardian, Judith Hara of Kurtistown; cousins, colleagues and friends. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Matthew Wolf, 58, of Keaau died Sept. 24 at home. Born in Ohio, he was a manager for a fire alarm company. Visitation 9:30-10 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 11) at New Hope-Hilo, 840 Kupulau Rd. Service at 10 a.m. Face masks and social distancing required. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Jeannine Wolf of Keaau; son, Zachary Wolf of Charleston, S.C.; brothers, Ed Wolf of Vista, Calif., James Wolf of Cincinnati and Chris Wolf of San Antonio; sisters, Tami Wolf of Cincinnati and Heidi Staverman of Sanford, N.C.; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.