Obituaries for June 23

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Christina Delia (Baker) Katayama, 50, of Las Vegas, formerly of Hilo, died June 17 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a support staffer for special needs children in the Clark County, Nevada, school district and member of Thy Word Ministries of Las Vegas. Services 1 p.m. Sunday (June 26) at Thy Word Ministries Faith Center of Hawaii, 2085 Awapuhi St. in Hilo. Survived by spouse, Glenn Katayama; parents, Richard Baker Jr. and Norma Baker; sons, Craig Katayama and Aaron Katayama; sister, Laurie Baker Gabuat; three grandchildren, two nieces; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Sheryl Lynn Kaya, 64, of Hilo died May 28 at home. Born in Kona, she was a retired customer service representative with the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) and member of Kinoole Baptist Church. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 8, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial services at 11 a.m. Private committal services to follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Karl (Lauren) Sunagawa of Hilo; brother, Kirk (Lori Batino) Aoki of Hilo; sisters, Jacqueline (Craig) Mukai of Maui and Valerie Ozaki of Kona; a granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.