Chiyono Kobayashi, 100, of Kealakekua died Feb. 8. Born in Hilo, she was the retired owner of the former Yamada Furniture Store in Kona, a member of Kainaliu Makai Kumi, former state Health Commissioner, former president of the Kona Business & Professional Women’s Club and a registered Republican. Drive-thru celebration of life 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at Club Rehab Mauka Clinic, 79-7422 Mamalahoa Hwy., site of the former Yamada Furniture Store. Private inurnment services will follow. Survived by son, Grant T. (Ryoko) Kobayashi of Kealakekua; daughters, Glenna (Charles) Bell of Kealakekua and Charlotte (Daniel) Graham of Honolulu; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Anthony Wayne “Tony” “Bozo” Martines, 78, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 18 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a heavy equipment operator for Kona Construction and member of Operating Engineers Local, a waiter at Kona Inn and the former Kona Surf Hotel, member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Friday (March 4) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pavilion in Kailua-Kona. Service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Daisy Martines of Kailua-Kona; son, Jason Anthony (Tammy) Martines of Ocean View; hanai son, Kenneth (Chloe) Cleveland of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Christopher (Toni) Martines, Michael (Silvia) Martines and Richard Martines of Oahu, Jack Martines of Seattle, Charles (Marcia) Bondshu, Ronald (Lani) Bondshu and Steven (Mona) Gonsalves of California; sisters, Charlotte (Bob) Kellogg and Pam Arivett of California; sister-in-law, Linda Gonzales of California; brother-in-law, Kelsey (Terry) Valenciano of Texas; three godsons; two grandchildren; aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Albert Joseph Mattos Sr. 87, of Honokaa died Feb. 12 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Hilo, he was a retired custodian for Waimea Elementary and Intermediate schools and the Waimea police station. Visitation 9:30-10 a.m. Saturday (March 5) at Glad Tidings Church in Hilo. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by sons, Albert Mattos Jr. and Jeffrey Mattos of Honokaa, Mark Mattos of Hilo and Russell (Lori Martins) Mattos of Waimea; daughter, Felicia (Keane “K.C.” Nako) Mattos-Nako of Waimea; brothers, Abel (Maile) Mattos Jr., Sebastian (Dolores) Mattos and Edward (Mohala Waldron) Mattos of Hilo; sisters, Eleanor Finch of California, Vera Rushlow, Gladys (Arthur) Potter, Lillian Taylor and Theresa Baumgarner of Hilo; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great- grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dennis “Morit” Kiyoshi Morita, 78, died Feb. 16 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a ship dispatcher at Pearl Harbor, a U.S. Army veteran and member of Wreckers Golf Club. No services. No koden (monetary gifts. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by brother, Wayne (Jean) Morita of Hilo; nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Justin P. Rodriguez, 42, of Hilo died Jan. 10 in Hilo. He was born in Washington, D.C. Memorial services private. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by longtime partner, Lauren; family and friends.Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Mitsugi Donald Takeshita, 87, of Hilo died Feb. 10 at home. Born in Koloa (Wahiawa) Kauai, he was a laboratory technician for GlaxoSmithKline and U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by ex-wife, Hazel Takeshita; daughters, Ginger Takeshita and Danielle (Richard Tumin) Takeshita. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Harry Shizuo Toki, 71, of Hilo died Feb. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired topographical surveyor for the Department of Agriculture, member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, outdoorsman and U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. Survived by son, Leland Toki of Hilo; daughter, Lauryn Toki of Hilo; siblings, Godwin (Veronica) Toki of Kurtistown, Sharyn (Dan) Frost of Washington and Alma Toki of Honolulu; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.