Linda Hyung Yik Beer, 83, of Hilo died July 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she was a seamstress and owner of Sew Wonderful, worked at the former Smart Wear and member of Hilo United Methodist Church, Hilo Korean Methodist Church and Kamana Senior Center. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 28) at Hilo United Methodist Church. Celebration of life at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Judy Junko Beer of Hilo; sisters, Hyung-cheon of Seoul, Hyung-ye Kim and Hyung-soon Kim of Incheon, South Korea; brother, Jeong-jo Kim of Incheon; sister-in-law, Delma McKinney of Victoria, Minn.; brother-in-law, Dannie (Brenda) Beer of Clarksburg, W.Va.; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Louis K. Collins lll, 65, of Pahoa died March 23 in Hilo. He was a beloved brother, father and grandfather. Celebration of life 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at University Heights Park in Hilo. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Mataichi ”Danny” “Pitot” Kosora, 90, of Hilo died Sept. 26 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Olaa, he was a retired nurseryman, U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran, University of Hawaii alumnus, Peace Corps volunteer, Peace Corps Training Center staff, Job Corps staff, Agency for International Development staff and RSVP volunteer. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 28) at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Celebration of Life with military honors at 4 p.m. Urn committal service 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Catherine “Katie” Kosora of Hilo; son, John Shintaro Kosora of Las Vegas; brother, Jerry (Betty) Kosora of Keaau; cousins, and a niece and nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mae Sumi Narimatsu, 72, of Hilo died Sept. 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Lihue, Kauai, she was a first-grade teacher at Waiakeawaena Elementary School and member of Waiakeawaena’s Aloha Committee and Parent-Teacher Association, Hawaii State Teachers Association and National Education Association. Visitation 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Graveside urn committal service 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by husband, Clifford Narimatsu of Hilo; son, Chad (Jane) Narimatsu of Kapaa, Kauai; daughter, Kristia (Martin) Narimatsu of Hilo; brother, Mike (Elaine) Serizawa of Lihue, Kauai; sister, Sarah Ferreira of Hilo; in-laws, Naomi Lum Ho of Hilo, Richard (Laraine) Narimatsu of Honolulu, Ronald (Sharon) Narimatsu, Eugene (Gwen) Narimatsu and Willie Narimatsu of Hilo, Noella Narimatsu of Honolulu; four grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ronald “Butch” Richard Silva, 73, of Hilo died Sept. 28 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired marine machinist for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Visitation 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday (Oct. 27) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 4:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Oahu service in November. Inurnment at a later date. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Rowena Silva of Hilo; children, Shellie (Moku) Paiva and Julie (Jinky) Silva of Oahu, Dallas (Kehau) Silva of Henderson, Nev.; stepchildren, Glenn “Tookey” (Chantee) Shiroma Jr., Grant Shiroma Sr., Glen “Sonny” (Elke) Manikis and Tracie (Dane) Salas of Hilo; mother, Shirley-Mae Silva of Oahu; sister, Bernadette Bellevou of Oahu; brother, Douglas Silva of Oahu; brothers-in-law, Michael Hulama Sr. of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Jesse (Debbie) Hulama Sr. of Pepeekeo and Stanford “Puggy” (Linda) Hulama Sr. of Kaiwiki; sisters-in-law, Joanne “Joey” Hulama and Faye Williams of Hilo, Barbara Hulama of Waikoloa, Nova Garcia of Kauai; nine grandchildren; step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Leslie Chiyoko Sumi, 96, of Hilo died Aug. 19. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired sales clerk. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughter, Merla F. (Arnold) Sakamoto of Hilo; sons, Lance J. (Tracy) Wilson of Hilo and Jason L. (Selma) Sumi of Honolulu; brothers, Ronald Tokumaru of Oahu and Thomas Tokumaru of the Mainland; sister, Elsie (Lou) Wood of Las Vegas; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two hanai great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.