Breheda Salinas Aiona, 87, of Kapaau died June 4 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a professional waitress at the Mauna Kea Beach, Hapuna Beach Prince and former Naniloa, hotels, and a member of the International Longshore and Warehouse Uunion and Fil-Am Women’s Softball League. Celebration of life gathering at a later date. Survived by sons, Martin (Lynette) Ellazar of Kailua-Kona, Robert (Debbie) Ellazar of Makapala, Shannon (Emely) Aiona of Kauai and Jessie Aiona of Kapaau; brother, Jose (Maria) Salinas of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Julita (Rudy) Silan of San Diego, Rita Daniel of Wyoming and Gloria Grider of Hilo; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Breheda Salinas Aiona, 87, of Kapaau died June 4 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a professional waitress at the Mauna Kea Beach, Hapuna Beach Prince and former Naniloa, hotels, and a member of the International Longshore and Warehouse Uunion and Fil-Am Women’s Softball League. Celebration of life gathering at a later date. Survived by sons, Martin (Lynette) Ellazar of Kailua-Kona, Robert (Debbie) Ellazar of Makapala, Shannon (Emely) Aiona of Kauai and Jessie Aiona of Kapaau; brother, Jose (Maria) Salinas of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Julita (Rudy) Silan of San Diego, Rita Daniel of Wyoming and Gloria Grider of Hilo; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Carole Fuyuko Funada, 96, of Hilo died May 23 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired salesperson for Japan Foods Hawaii. Private services held. Survived by son, Jeff Funada of Hilo; brothers, Takayoshi Kanda of Oahu, Tokuo Kanda of Japan and Eiichi (Sue) Kanda of California; sisters, Yachio Kaulia of Honolulu and Miriam (Allen) Buck of California; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gene Solomon Kiko Kawai Jr., 61, of Hawaiian Paradise Park died June 12. Born in Ewa, Oahu, he was a journeyman drywaller, member of International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, and Waipahu High School graduate who attended Honolulu Community College. Visitation 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at Hawi Jodo Mission Hall, 55-1104 Akoni Pule Hwy. Celebration of life program at 3 p.m. Dinner to follow. No flowers. Survived by mother, Madelaine Kawai of Kohala; son, Damien G.K. Kawai of California; daughter, Jana-Lei (Summer) Marcelino of Georgia; brothers, Bruce (Gwyn Pilapil) Kawai and Richard (Margaret) Kawai of Kohala; sisters, Lurleen Masalosalo, Laura (Lindal Poliahu) Kawai and Michelle (Lisa) Kawai of Kohala; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Valentino “Tino” Hose Miranda, 65, of Papaikou died June 11at home. Born in Honolulu, he owned of Wood Creations by T &J. Private viewing at a later date. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Sunday, July 16, at Wailoa River State Recreation Area Pavilion No. 2 in Hilo. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Lorna Miranda; daughter, Shantel (Jose) Equihua Sanchez; son, Jose (Jessica White) Miranda-Kepa; stepson, Johnny-Coe (Christine) Keanu; stepdaughters, Johnna-Lynn Ulch and Janna (Lucky) Maka-Nau; brother, Antonio (Debra) Miranda; sisters, Maylene (Dale) Miranda and Nadine (Danny) Sampaga; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; two hanai grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ruth Keiko Okihara, 84, of Hilo died June 7 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a retired clerk for the State Department of Taxation, worked for the former C. Brewer &Co. and the former F.W. Woolworth in Hilo and was a member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Harold Okihara of Hilo; son, Darren (Mavis) Okihara of Honolulu; daughter, Shari (John) Kushi of Hilo; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Robert J. Reardon, 68, of Hilo died June 2. He was born in Virginia. Private services. Survived by father, Walter J. (Thelma Aina) Reardon. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Frank William Sullivan, 57, of Pahoa died June 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pittsburgh, he was a home remodeling contractor, master SCUBA diver and U.S. Army veteran during Operation Desert Storm. Private services. Survived by mother, Rose (Raymond Y.) Wallace of Bridgeville, Pa.; stepsisters, Cheryl Guzniczak of West Virginia and Kathleen Golinski of Pittsburgh. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
