William Ong Yet Chong, 74, of Hilo died Aug. 26 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Waiakea High School teacher and had taught at Hilo High School. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Cherlyn Chong of Hilo; sons, Richard (Melissa) Chong of Kihei, Maui, Patrick (Tanya) Chong and Michael Chong of Hilo; mother, Helen Chong of Mililani, Oahu; sisters, Helen (Dr. Tadao) Nagashima of Hilo, Darlene (Gary) Hamakawa of Waipio Gentry, Oahu, Jerrilyn (Ronald) Doi of Mililani, Oahu; eight grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mark Lono Kanakaole, 65, of Hilo died Sept. 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born on Oahu, he was a musician at Sugar Shack in Haleiwa and Hale Inu Sports Bar in Hilo, played with groups such as Nanea and Kanakaole Trio, and played regularly at Hilo Farmers Market Kitchen and in front of One Gallery. Hilo celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at The Salvation Army Hilo Corps, 219 Ponahawai St. Oahu celebration of life at a later date. For info, contact: Veronica Tarleton, P.O. Box 10851, Hilo, HI 96721. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sons, Emaile (Marni) Quintal, Wayne “Bozo” (Kalena) Campbell and Tyrone (Joane) Campbell; daughters, Wendy Opiopio, Shana Torres, and Shantel (Gabby) Acasio; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
James “Jim” Kauahikaua, 72, of Hilo died Oct. 8 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist and former scientist-in-charge at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Jeri Gertz; daughter, Lilinoe Kauahikaua; brother, David (Malia) Kauahikaua; brother-in-law, Mike Gertz; two nieces and two nephews; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Daisy Mahealani Kawelo, 42, of Pahoa died Aug. 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a former office administrative assistant at Ainaloa Longhouse and kitchen help and server at Pele’s Kitchen. Celebration of life 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Hawaiian Paradise Park Activity Center. Casual attire; flowers welcome before 2:30 p.m. Survived by son, Chandsome Kawelo-Lewi; daughter, Chevelyn Kawelo-Lewi; parents, Lance and Christine Kawelo; brother, Gerard Kawelo; sisters, Ewalina Kawelo and Joanna Kawelo; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sylvia (Alisna) Lincoln, 82, of Waimea died Sept. 27. She was born in Waipahu, Oahu. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (Oct. 20) at Kahilu Town Hall in Waimea. Celebration of life service 10-11 a.m. Luncheon to follow. The use of alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs on the premises is strictly prohibited. Survived by husband, Elmo K. Lincoln; children, Morinna (Barry) Twigg, Rynella (Stanley) Pasco, Deanna (Lance) Manabe and Kaiser “Kip” (Raylene) Lincoln; siblings, Vincent Alisna, Patricia Itsuno, Priscilla Oku, Linda Redoble and Jerry Alesna; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alicia Francesca Widmer, 80, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 24 at home. She was born in California. Private family memorial. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by daughters, Honoree Pellerin of California, Nani (Kauiki Cook) Widmer and Kuuipo (Jingles) Kainoa of Hawaii Island; son, Joshua (Jenny Sue) Goodwin of Hawaii Island; sister Honoree (George) Broderson of Hawaii Island; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.