Darryl “Da One” Lee Akiona, 59, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 11 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Tulare, Calif., he was a store manager for Lowe’s, commission member for Pop Warner Football, volunteer for Relay for Life and volunteered fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy for Lowe’s. Service information at a later date. Survived by wife, Annette Akiona of Kailua-Kona; son, Matthew (Christina) Akiona of Honaunau; daughter, Katrina Lee of Kailua-Kona; father, Anthony Akiona of Captain Cook; brothers, Michael (Sherine) Akiona and Russell Akiona of Ocean View, Terry Akiona of Missouri; sisters, Redonda Gilbert of Missouri and Thersa (Danny) Gonzales of Farmersville, Calif.; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Darryl “Da One” Lee Akiona, 59, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 11 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Tulare, Calif., he was a store manager for Lowe’s, commission member for Pop Warner Football, volunteer for Relay for Life and volunteered fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy for Lowe’s. Service information at a later date. Survived by wife, Annette Akiona of Kailua-Kona; son, Matthew (Christina) Akiona of Honaunau; daughter, Katrina Lee of Kailua-Kona; father, Anthony Akiona of Captain Cook; brothers, Michael (Sherine) Akiona and Russell Akiona of Ocean View, Terry Akiona of Missouri; sisters, Redonda Gilbert of Missouri and Thersa (Danny) Gonzales of Farmersville, Calif.; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Annie Leilani Caravalho, 81, of Waimea died March 8 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Lanai City, Lanai, she was a retired housekeeper for North Hawaii Community Hospital and member of Annunciation Catholic Church. Celebration of life service 1 p.m. Saturday (March 19) at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Survived by husband, Henry J. Caravalho of Waimea; daughters, Nadine Kanekoa of Anchorage, Alaska, Natalie (Edward) Texeira of Hilo, Nanette Dill of Waimea and Nonette (Raymond) Castro of Keaau; sister-in-law, Isabella Dela Cruz of Oahu; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lois Mae Carrier, 94, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 27, 2021, at Josie’s Care Home. Born in Minnesota, she was a housewife. Services at a later date. Survived by daughter, Colleen Lasham of Kailua-Kona; sons, Timothy (Karen) Carrier and Kelly (Deanna) Carrier of Kailua-Kona; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joseph John Haase, 74, of Kurtistown died March 3. Born in Wisconsin, he was a generous and gentle free spirit who loved nature and animals. Survived by partner, Wendy Haymore of Kurtistown; sisters, Linda, Connie and Patty of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Phoenix. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Warren Hajime Kitaoka, 68, of Captain Cook died Jan. 8. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired Drug Court Administrator for the state Judiciary, member of Akitsu Kumiai, Lolo Golf Club, Centrals Sports Organization and Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Private services held. Survived by wife, Lisa Kitaoka; sons, Coran (Christy) Kitaoka, Jarett Kitaoka and Tyler Kitaoka; daughter, Sharlee (Chaune) Tokunaga; mother, Loretta Kitaokad; sister, Adele Kitaoka; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Edwin Reucia, 92, of Paauhau died Feb. 6 at home. Born in Paauhau, he was a truck driver and crane operator for the former Paauhau and Hamakua Sugar companies and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. No services. Survived by son, Tracy Reucia of Paauhau; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Fernando Alejandro Shaquille Villasenor-Bermudez, 5 months, of Waikoloa died March 5 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday (March 19) at Ballard Family Mortuary in Hilo. Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at New Hope Waikoloa Church. Survived by parents, Berenice and Cesar Villasenor; brothers, Jayden Alexander Lopez and Jonathan Kobe Villasenor-Bermudez; grandparents, Juan Fernando Bermudez, Patricia Castillo, Cesar Alejandro Villasenor, Tirsa Villasenor; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
