Steven Luther Hurt, 75, of Hilo died Jan. 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Oakland, Calif., he was a commercial refrigeration repair technician, owner of the AUXS Co. and a U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Kathleen Sakamoto of Hilo; daughter, Jennifer Nakano of Hilo; stepsons, Calvin Chaves Jr. and Marcus Chaves of Wailuku, Maui, Paul Sakamoto of Hilo; stepdaughter, Stefanie Sakamoto of Mililani, Oahu; brother, Daniel Hurt of Gilbert, S.C.; sisters, Lonna Paul of Lexington, S.C., and Suzanne Hurt of Bastrop, Texas; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
George Henry Greenhouse Jr., 78, of Hilo died Jan. 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kohala, he was a retired postal clerk, member of Konko Mission of Hilo and U.S. Air Force veteran. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Jerilyn Kuwada Greenhouse of Hilo; daughter, Cori-Anne Greenhouse of Mountain View; son, Barry (Christine) Greenhouse of Libertyville, Ill.; brothers, Woodrow (Louise) Greenhouse of San Jose, Calif., Larry (Alice) Aono and Ronald Inoue of Hilo; brother-in-law, Kenneth Kuwada of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Gaylien Kuwada of Honolulu; mother-in-law, Jeannette Kuwada of Hilo and Kailua-Kona; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Naomi “My Darling” Naipo, 78, of Panaewa, Hilo, died Jan. 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Milolii, she was married 59 years. Private services. Survived by husband, Ollney Kamaiali‘i Naipo Sr.; son Ollney Kamaiali‘i (Yvonne Shea) Naipo Jr.; daughter, Ramona U‘ilani (Bob Douglas) Naipo; siblings, Winona Tahara of Las Vegas and Wilfred Kaupiko of Milolii; five grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Myrtle Maxine Nathaniel, 97, of Mountain View died Jan. 11 at home. Born in Denver, she was a homemaker, member of Hawaii County Democratic Party and Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by daughters Polly Varize and Joan (Frederick) Varize of Hilo, Diane (Patrick) Ah Lo of Mountain View; 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Ronald Joseph Proebstl, 60, of Kapoho died Jan. 20 at home. Born in New York City, he owned RJP Orchards farm. Memorial service at a later date. Flowers to: Keri Bardales, 404 Buffalo Grass St., Grand Island, NE 68803. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Keri (Melton) Bardales of Grand Island, Neb.; brothers, Richard Proebstl and Robert Proebstl of Los Angeles; sister, Lynn (Gary) Valiere of Los Angeles; a grandchild; two aunts; cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Jeffrey S. Reinke, 55, of Kealakekua died Dec. 17 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Twin Falls, Idaho, he was a woodworker. Celebration of life pending. Survived by son, Justin Reinke; parents, Ralph and Carolyn Reinke of Nampa, Idaho; brothers, David (Jeannie) Reinke of Meridian, Idaho, and Stephen Reinke of Montana; sister, Jeanette McCown of Montana; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Raymond “Ray” Joseph Stimac, 78, of Kailua-Kona, died Jan. 27 at home. Born in Chicago, he owned Kona Inn Children’s Wear. Private service held. Survived by children, Laura Elliott, Jennifer (Dan) Palomino of Kailua-Kona, David (Shelly) Stimac of Waimea, Kathleen Cerny of Missouri, Daniel (Amanda) Stimac of Washington, Jonathan Stimac and Christopher (Libby) Stimac of Kailua-Kona; sister, Joyce Swartz of California; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Naoshi Watanabe, 92, of Hilo died Jan. 1 at home. Born in Kona, he was a retired engineer and construction manager for the former Hawaiian Telephone Co. and member of the Taishoji Soto Mission and Keaau Senior Golf Club. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Kimie Watanabe of Hilo; daughter, Lynne (Kimo Galon) Watanabe of Hilo; son, Craig Watanabe of Hilo; a grandson and a great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.