Obituaries for September 15

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Joseph Kefwas Mattos, 47, of Hilo died Aug. 14 in Honolulu. Born in Marshall Islands he was a cafeteria helper at Keaau High and Middle schools, member of the Waiakea Uka Association and baseball coach. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Survived by mother, Marion Mattos of Hilo; daughter, Azaria Jolie Mattos-Watkins of Hilo; brothers, Bradley Mattos, August Mattos and Patrick Mattos of Hilo, Richard (Marcelle) Mattos of Ewa Beach, Oahu; sister, Malia Loa-Mattos of Hilo; uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Mary Eleanor Moylan, 57. of Papaikou died Sept. 1 at home. Born in Phoenix, she was nurse’s aide and member of the Byzantine Catholic Church. Private services held. Survived by sisters, Anna Maria Moylan, Theresa Marie Moylan and Francene Marie Moylan-Salloum of Papaikou; other siblings and family. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Caleb Kekoa Nazara, 51, of Hampton, Va., died June 24 in Virginia. Born in Kealakekua, he was a graduate of Konawaena High School. Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Hau‘oli Kamana‘o Church in Milolii. Condolences to: Viola Nazara, P.O. Box 1935, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Survived by mother, Viola Nazara; sisters, Eldora Gatchell, Tina Gannett and Verna Young; brothers, Domingo Nazara Jr., Joel Nazara, Abel Nazara, Jeffery “Jay Jay” Kapele Nazara and Chris Nazara.

Mauro Sagucio, 86, of Pahoa died July 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was retired from the state Department of Education and was a U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. Survived by son, Gerrett Sagucio; daughter, Anissa Sagucio; brothers, Toribio Sagucio, Steve Sagucio and Conrad Sagucio; a grandson. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Dolly Anna Somampong, 88, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 12 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in San Francisco, she was a bakery retail clerk and member of Kona Seniors Club, Kona Orchid Society and Eastern Star of San Francisco. No services. Survived by daughter, Terry Ann (David) Britt of Kailua-Kona; son, David E. (Jody) Parsons of Roosevelt, N.J.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Laura Ann (Elarco) Souza, 73, of North Kohala died Aug. 29 at home. Born in North Kohala, she worked for the Mauna Kea Beach and Hapuna Beach Prince hotels. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by husband, John H. Souza Jr.; sons, Dominic and Scott of North Kohala; hanai daughter Jessica Andrade Kahaulelio of North Kohala; brother, Graciano Elarco Jr.; sisters, Gwen (Rod) Arias of Hilo and Cecilia (Ross) Alaimo of Kohala; grandchildren and great-grand children; nieces and nephews.

Emilio Bautista Tadeo, 69, of Pahoa died Aug. 21, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a self-employed papaya farmer and worked for E&A Produce and A’s Mechanical and retired from Sonomura Construction and Hyatt Regency Hotel. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service at 6 p.m. Graveside service and burial 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by wife, Delicia D. Tadeo of Pahoa; brothers, Narciso (Rosita) Tadeo of Keaau, Julito (Melody) Tadeo of Pahala, Celso (Maria) Tadeo of Hilo and Apostol (Helen) Tadeo of Hawaiian Beaches; sisters, Resurreccion (Tony) Antonio of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Delia (Aurelio) Ambida of Las Vegas, Anita (Eddie) Antonio and Carmen (Jason) Kaholoaa of Keaau; in-laws, Evelyn (Adriano) Carnate and Benedicto (Gloria) Dinega of Honolulu, Marilyn (Nicholas) Martini of Florida; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Darlene “Lee” Morales Zimmerman, 70, of Mountain View, died Sept. 6 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired power plant operator for Puna Geothermal Venture. Private family services. Survived by husband, Gary Zimmerman of Mountain View; sister, Belinda (Steve) Valenzuela of San Antonio; sister-in-law, Sandra (Melvin) Long of Alton, Va.; four nieces and a nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.