Louise Jessie Christian, 74, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 10 in Kealakekua. Born in Algiers, Algeria, she was a waitress. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by husband, Barry; daughter, Nicole (Joseph) Frediani of San Francisco. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Leonora Dacayanan, 86, of Pepeekeo died Sept. 25 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a home health aide and member of Immacualate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Immaculate Heart Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial at Alae Cemetery, Section K. Survived by son, Emil Dacayanan of Honolulu; daughters, Tesi Subica of Hawaiian Beaches, Lidia (Thomas Dela Cruz) Dacayanan and Melissa (Ryan) Dacayanan-Salvador of Pepeekeo, Priscilla (Jason Grouns) Dacayanan of Keaau; daughter-in-law, Sandy Dacayanan of Hilo; sisters, Leonila Stone of Papaikou and Norma (Tony) Acain of Kailua, Oahu; brothers, Alfred Rebuldela of Papaikou and Juan Rebuldela of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Harriet Rebuldela of Eugene, Ore., Merle Rebuldela of Aliso Viejo, Calif., and Diane Rebuldela of Hilo; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Charles “Charlie” Luis Kanoho Jr., 76, of Hilo, died Sept. 13 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a travel agent and tour guide for Tours by Charlie and U.S Air Force veteran. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Survived by mother, Kuulei Kanoho of Hilo; daughter, Nozomi Kanoho of Hilo; hanai brother, David (Linda) Iwamoto of California; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Kanoho of Honolulu, Mieko (Masaru) Asato and Seiko (Masakatsu) Ikeho of Okinawa, Japan; brothers-in-law, Toru (Akemi) Teruya and Makoto (Yukari) Teruya of Okinawa, Hiroshi (Takako) Teruya of Tokyo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shizue Kotaki, 95, of Paauilo died Sept. 14 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Paauilo, she was retired from M. Nakahara Store and was a member of Paauilo Kongoji Mission. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 21) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Miles “Take” (Vetoann Budgie Baker) Kotaki and Bert (Donna) Kotaki of Hilo, Alvin “Yaku” (Patricia David) Kotaki of Paauilo; daughter, Fay (Timothy) Hayes of Honolulu; son-in-law, Steven Oroku of Mililani, Oahu; sister, Hazel Nishimura of Honolulu; brother-in-law, James (Lily) Sugahara of Los Angeles; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; hanai grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alfredo “Fred” Castor Salvador Sr., 92, of Kapaau died Sept. 1 at home. Born in Kohala, he was a retired caretaker for Lapakahi State Historical Park and member of Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church and North Kohala Senior Citizens. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 21) at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Alfredo “Froggy” Salvador Jr., Paul Salvador and Michael “Mikey” (Mary) Salvador; daughter-in-law, Robin Salvador; sister-in-law, Violet “Manu” Salvador; 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jerri Yoshimasa Shimizu, 74, of Hilo died Sept. 15 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Hilo Intermediate School teacher, worked for the former Go! Airlines, alumnus of Central Washington University and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and its affiliate Hilo Hoyukai. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave. Memorial service at 4 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Lois Shimizu of Hilo; children, Jeris Shimizu of Seattle, Seril (Kanoe) Shimizu of Lanai City, Lanai, and Lori (Alex Stephens) Shimizu of Kent, Wash.; a grandson; cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.