Joanne “Jojo” (Samson) De Leon, 68, of Papaikou died June 28. Born in Honolulu, she was a housekeeper, including at the former Kona Bay Resort, a devout Christian and member of New Hope-Hilo Church. Celebration of life 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 12) at Mohouli Park in Hilo. Casual attire. Condolences to: P.O. Box 1013, Mountain View, HI 96771. Survived by husband, John De Leon; brother, JR. Samson; children, Davlynn Samson, Daisy Tilton and Troy Samson; stepchildren, Deanna De Leon Tampos, Jonnise De Leon Lui, Keone De Leon, Kaulana DeLeon and Uilani De Leon Kailiwai; grandaughter-caregiver Ti‘ade Samson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Pedro Enitan, 92, of Pahala died Aug. 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hawaii, he was a retired truck driver for a macadamia nut processing company and U.S. Army veteran. Private memorial services held. Survived by wife, Elenita Villa Enitan of Pahala; son, Kenneth (Nadia Keohuloa) Enitan of Hawaii; stepsons, Jun (Susan) Castro of Hilo and Eugene Castro of Meridian, Idaho; three grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hitoshi “Uncle Paul” Kinoshita, 104, of Hilo died July 5 at home. Born in Honomu, he was retired from the former Hilo Coast Processing Co./Pepeekeo Sugar Co. and member of Honomu Hongwanji Mission. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Urn committal service to follow at Homelani Memorial Park Columbarium-Japanese Garden. Casual attire. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Wayne (Judy) Kinoshita of San Diego; daughter, Ruth Kinoshita of Hilo; sisters, Betty Goya, Eileen Yaeko Taguma and Sueko Lee of Oahu; sister-in-law, Chiyono Kinoshita of Oahu; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kathleen Ann McConnell, 70, of Pahoa died July 28 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hilo. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker and co-owner of a flower nursery. Private services. Survived by children, Kathleen (Scot) Lasconia of Stanton, Calif., Robert (Cindy) Vierra Jr. of Pahoa and Daniel (Alanna) Vierra Sr. of Keaau; sister, Pamela Mancilla of Pahoa; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Bradford “Brad” Hinano Moses, 69, of Pahala died July 2 at home. Born in Hilo, he worked for former transportation mogul Slim Holt, Budget Rent a Car and Avis Car Rental. retiring in 2020, and was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Pahala. Celebration of life noon Saturday, Aug. 19, at the family home, 96-1269 Hinano St. in Pahala. Casual attire. Scattering of sshes at a later date. Monetary donations to P.O. Box 432, Pahala, HI 96777, make checks payable to “cash.” Survived by wife, Jadelyn Kaapana-Moses of Pahala; children, Desha Lynn Pagan of Hilo, Tiana (Elgon) Villanueva of Pahala, Brad (Chandra “Mai” Santos) Moses of Hilo, Helena Nihipali-Sesson of Milolii, Asia Nihipali-Sesson, Ocean Nihipali-Sesson and Rain Nihipali-Sesson of Pahala; hanai children, Krystal (Clifton) Noble and Matt AhSing of Hilo, Ralphielyn Gaston-Lovell and Kennielee Gaston of Pahala, Maelene (Ray) Ducusin of Naalehu; mother, Rosemary Moses of Pepeekeo; sister, Suzanne Finch of Pepeekeo; brothers, Wendall Kuamoo of Oahu, Earl (Joy) Moses of Ohio, Gary Moses of Hilo; hanai sisters, Terry Saito of Pahala and Jaynell Jaynes of Milolii; hanai brothers: Michael McIntyre of Nantucket, Mass., Kenneth (Jonette) Gaston of Pahala, Carl Young, and Richard March of Pahala; 24 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Reno Rios, 67, of Kalopa died July 28. Born in Hilo, he was a work supervisor for county Parks and Recreation. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Kalopa Park Pavilion. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Lokelani M. Rios; sons, Israel A. Rios, Dustin Rios, Jason Manalo, Rudolfo W.P. Lopez and Alden “Pono” Pauline; daughters, Aprillee (Richard) Funaki, Lavina Hanohano and Vanessa Manalo; brother, Jesse Rios; sisters, Kathleen DeRego and Lori (James) Moeller; a grandson. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.