Obituaries for September 29

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Joshua Kyle Kulanakila Andrade, 29, of Pahoa died Sept. 3, in Hilo. He worked at Hilo Medical Center. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 30) at Sure Foundation Church, 16-1592 Pohaku Circle in Keaau. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by fiancée, Tee Cortez; parents, Joseph III and Sandra Lehua Andrade; brother, Joseph Andrade IV; three children and another child on the way. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Chieko S. Oishi, 99, of Hilo died Aug. 29 at private care home in Hilo. Born in Paauilo, she was retired and a member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Buddhist Women’s Association. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by children, Francis (Jane) Oishi and Kathleen Lum of Honolulu, Gary Oishi of Hilo; brother, Seiichi (Mitzi) Sako of Hilo; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Cathy Ann Savitsky, a.k.a. “The Plant Lady,” 70, of Ocean View died Sept. 15 at home. Born in New York City, she owned and operated Living Interiors, an indoor plant leasing service. No services. Memorial donations to charity of choice. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by her mother, brother and sister , all of South Carolina. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.