Steven “Uncle Steve” Gregory Abreu, 80, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 27 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Eleele, Kauai, he was a retired carpenter, fisherman, waterman, former member of Kai ‘Opua Canoe Club and Waikiki Beachboy. Paddle-out scattering of ashes 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27 at Laaloa, also known as White Sands Beach. Celebration of life immediately to follow. Survived by daughter, Stephanie Robinson-Boisse of California; sisters, Margaret Sampaio of Honolulu and Elizabeth Seal of Virginia; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Christine Estelle Bean, 57, of Holualoa died Jan. 18 at Stanford Health Care in Santa Clara, Calif. Born in Hilo, she was a foundation manager and property operations director, Teach for America Hawaii board member and advocate for cultural preservation of Hawaii. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire; face masks required. Memorial donations in the form of cards for family or to Boys & Girls Club Big Island and/or Teach For America Hawaii. Online condolences: www.dodomortuary.com. Survived by husband, Ross Bean of Holualoa; daughters, Taryn (Pasha) Moshiri of Los Angeles and Dannielle (Bobby) Leslie of Kona; parents, Clifford and Jane Tam of Holualoa; sisters, Carla Tam of Kailua-Kona and Corie (Chris) Potter of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shellie Marie Waikapu (Kamai) Deponte, 66, of Keaau died Feb. 28. Born in Honolulu, she was a member of Sure Foundation Church Puna and tutu at Keaau Elementary School. Visitation 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday (March 26) at Sure Foundation Church Puna, 16-1592 Pohaku Circle in Keaau. Family requests flowers be delivered prior to 8 a.m. Survived by husband, Michael Deponte of Keaau; son, John Deponte; daughters, Sherrilyne (Deponte) Onodera and Chanel Deponte; brothers, Mike George and Tony Mark Young; sisters, Debra Maxilom and Michelle Silletto, five grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Kris Leslie Gitelson, 68, of Captain Cook died Feb. 7 at Kona Community Hospital. Services at a later date. Born in Minneapolis, she was an artist and bookkeeper. Survived by husband, Barry Gitelson of Captain Cook; brother, Bryan (Sandy) Caldwell of Kailua-Kona; an aunt, a niece and nephew.Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Harley Leroy Rhodes, 75 of Waikoloa died March 11. Born in Minot, N.D. he was a commercial and military pilot and U.S. Navy and Coast Guard veteran. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by spouse, Keala of Waikoloa; sons, Michael (Michelle) Rhodes of Chalfont, Pa., and Eric Rhodes of Thorne Bay, Alaska; brothers, Steve Rhodes and Kelly Patrick Rhodes of Mandan, N.D.; Conrad (Nancy) Rhodes of Brighton, Colo.; sister, Charlene (Sam) Daniel of Byrdstown, Tenn.; two granddaughters. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.
Charles Wolf Jr., 67, of Hawaii Island died March 10. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.