Iwaloa Florence Loebl Chilson, 48, of Hilo died Feb. 21 in California. Born in Hilo, she was a clerk for the county Department of Finance, member of Church of the Holy Apostles, volunteer for Toys for Tots, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and American Heart Association. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday (April 9) at Church of the Holy Apostles. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Ryan Chilson of Hilo; son, Sean Chilson of Hilo; daughter, Arianna Chilson of Hilo; hanai son, Mason Chilson of Hilo; parents, Robert “Bob” &Lola “Linda” Loebl of Hilo; sister, Stacia Burton of Hilo; a niece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Walter Hiraishi, 85, of Kailua-Kona died on March 20 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was the retired business owner of Blondies. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (April 9) at Old Kona Airport Pavilion. Celebration of life service at 10 a.m. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sons, Aaron Hiraishi and Jerry (Paula) Hiraishi of Kailua-Kona, Henry “Hank” (Jessea) Hiraishi of Philippines; daughter, Ann (Neil) McCue of Pleasanton, Calif.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Melonie Faye Myra Ganhinhin Leopoldo, 53, of Naalehu died Feb. 1 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a Waianae High School graduate and member of Hilo diabetes awareness classes. Private celebration on Saturday (April 9). Contact family for details. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Katherine (Michael) Myra Latimore; sister, Patricia (Foster) Baucom; six grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Patrick “Peej” Paul Pedro Jr., 39, of Waimea died March 27 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a farmer, rancher and and member of Waimea 2nd Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (Apr. 9) at the Kealamakia residence, Mana Road in Waimea. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea LDS Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by parents, April and Mark Kealamakia of Waimea; father, Patrick Pedro Sr. of Hilo; brothers, Adam (Erin) Pedro of Alaska, Isaac (Olina Lee) Pedro of Puna and Kapena (Robin Santiago) Pedro of Hilo; sisters, Jillane Pedro of Honolulu, Julie Garcia of Puna and Tiana Pedro of Las Vegas; maternal grandmother, Stella Pedro of Hilo; paternal grandmother, Eva Kealamakia of Waimea; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great aunts, stepbrothers and stepsisters. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Robert Yukio Sakaguchi, 59, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 25 in Aiea, Oahu. He was born in Ft. Rucker, Ala. Services on Saturday, April 16, at Diamond Head Mortuary in Honolulu. Doors open at 9 a.m. Services at 9:10 a.m. Aloha attire; no flowers. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by mother, Yolette Nishimoto; brothers, Stuart (Ginger) Nishimoto and Ladd Nishimoto; sisters, Dawna Agao and Jan (Roberto) Sanchez.
Sumie Takeguchi, 101, of Keaau died Feb. 19. She was a member of Honokaa High School’s first graduating class in 1938. Visitation 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday (April 9) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service at 10:30 a.m. Face masks recommended. Survived by sons, Clyde (Alicia) Takeguchi of Bethesda, Md., Earl (Kim) Takeguchi of Springfield, Va,, and Steven (Gwen) Takeguchi of Aiea, Oahu; daughter, Faith (Kenneth) Yamauchi of Mililani, Oahu; brother, James (Lily) Sugahara of Los Angeles; sister, Reiko Sugahara of Los Angeles; sister-in-law Shizue Kotaki of Paauilo; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Gladys Cecilia Kim Wong, 94, of Hilo died March 20 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Honokaa, she was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). The family asks that you say a prayer for the Kim family. Survived by sons, Wesley Wong, Dennis (Joyce) Wong and Robert (Susan) Wong of Hilo; daughter, Joy (Jon) Katada of Hilo; grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.