John “Skip” Dasher, 77, died April 16 in Holualoa. Born in Torrance, Calif., he was a fisherman and fishing vessel crew member, engineering department worker for the former Sheraton Waikoloa resort, guard for RMT Security, keyboard player in numerous bands and fast-pitch softball league player. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Barbara; stepdaughter, Alexia Howard; a grandson; nieces, nephews and in-laws.
John “Skip” Dasher, 77, died April 16 in Holualoa. Born in Torrance, Calif., he was a fisherman and fishing vessel crew member, engineering department worker for the former Sheraton Waikoloa resort, guard for RMT Security, keyboard player in numerous bands and fast-pitch softball league player. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Barbara; stepdaughter, Alexia Howard; a grandson; nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Russell Scott Hensley, 60, of Honaunau died April 19 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Richmond, Va., he was an iron worker and past member of the Iron Workers Union. Services at a later date. Survived by soulmate, Lisa Davis of Honaunau; daughter, Megan (Josh Riffle) Hensley of Cottonwood, Calif., Brittany Davis-Hensley and Haley Hensley of Elkton, Va.; sisters, Kristie Breeden and Cindy Wheelbarger of Virginia; brother, Kenny Haven of Honaunau; hanai brothers, David McClean and Mike Iavecchia Sr. of Philadelphia, Donnie Breeden, Rick Conley and Shannon Meadows of Elkton, Va., Eddie Hoefer of Wisconsin; five grandchildren; two aunts; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
William Kaulia “Bill” Miller, aka “Pops,” 82, of Hilo died Feb 16. Born in Lihue, Kauai, he worked at Wailoa Tire Recap, started Tire Equipment and Supply Co., founded Miller Industries and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Celebration of life 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at Ko‘olau Ballrooms , 45-550 Kionaole Rd. in Kaneohe, Oahu. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sister, Carol Paul of Hilo; sons, Marlon (Susan) Miller of Hilo, Markham (Sophie) Miller of Mililani, Oahu, Brad (Cheryl) Miller and Mitchell (Sumea) Miller of Kaneohe; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Edith “Molo” Y. Sakamoto, 95, of Hilo died March 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kaunakakai, Molokai, she was a retired registered surgical nurse at the former Hilo Hospital and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Sharon (Al Kobayashi) Sakamoto and Claire (Curtis) Hong of Hilo; sister-in-law, Grace Sakamoto of Hilo; brother-in-law, Ernest Miwa of Oahu; a grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jeanette Mae Santos, 83, of Hilo died March 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a collector for the former Frank Huff Agency and Collection Agency of Hawaii, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, its Church and Aloha choirs, and Big Island Portuguese Culture Club. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Sunday (May 7) at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8-9 a.m. Monday (May 8) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Committal service noon at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Daniel Everett Santos of Hilo; son, Michael Santos of Montana; daughters, Donette (Bobby) Iyo and Laurie (Chucky) Lewis of Hilo, Patrice (Yaku Kotaki) David of Paauilo and Jennifer (Wayne) Kuanoni of Honolulu; brothers, Jerome Varize of Pahoa, Manuel (Betty Joyce) Varize Jr. and Frederick (Joan) Varize of Hilo; sisters, Barbara (Bob) Kubo of Hakalau, Elizabeth (Virgil) Fernandez and Collette Varize of Hilo; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Amaral of Hilo; brother-in-law, Gordon Santos of Papaikou; 22 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; an aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
