Judith Ann Fekete, 82, of Kailua-Kona died July 13 at home. Born in Long Beach, Calif., she was a retired executive secretary for the former Hewlett-Packard Co. and member of Daifukuji Soto Mission. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Daifukuji Soto Mission in Honalo. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Aloha attire; no koden (monetary gifts). Memorial donations to Daifukuji Soto Mission. Survived by brother, Bruce Ferguson of Long Beach; eight nieces and nephews; cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kumi Nishimura, 80, of Hilo died June 27 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Jinan, China, and raised in Japan, she studied astronomy at Nagoya University, earned a PhD at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany, and worked as a researcher and teacher in Tuscon, Ariz. at Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. She enjoyed ballet and music. Private celebration of life at a later date. Survived by husband, Tetsuo Nishimura of Hilo; daughter, Nozomi Nishimura of Ithaca, N.Y.; brother, Kuniaki Ushigoe of Tokyo. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Florentino “Tino” Manipon Sagon Jr, 77, of Hilo died July 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired car salesman, member of Hawaii Fil-Am Golf Club and U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service at 6 p.m. Burial with military honors 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Survived by children, Jessica (Kamoi) Gaspar of Keaau, Jennifer Sagon (Patrick) of Pahoa, Marcus (Keani) Sagon of Kentucky, Jason Sagon of Washington, Jeneen (Esther) Sagon of Nebraska and Michael (Pearla) Ventura of Washington; siblings, Clarita (Eric) Waldram, Leonard (Ann) Sagon and Randolph (Laraine) Sagon Sr. of Hilo, Alvin (Nancy) Sagon of Maui, Michael (Judy) Sagon of Waimea; grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
James Sherman Kaulana Smith, 48, of Kailua-Kona died July 17 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was a self-employed auto mechanic. Services at a later date. Survived by son, James Smith of Hilo; daughters, Jasmine Smith and Jashelle Smith of Hilo, Tatiana Smith of Kailua-Kona; father, James Smith of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Alison (Garry) Southerland of Idaho and Tracey (Jessie Araki) Smith of Kailua-Kona; brother, Shawn (Leai Conn) Smith of Kailua-Kona; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.