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 stepmother Florence K. Asperilla (Roy Yamamoto); stepchildren Marie (Rich) Hoapili, Deanna (Joe) Peredo and Jason (Sherry) Hite; brothers William K. (Sharon) Kanakaole Jr., Michell M. (Queenie) Kanakaole, Martin K. (Wailani) Kanakaole, Matthew M. (Mokihana) Asperilla, and Dwayne H. (Faye) Asperilla; sisters Dallas H. Napolis (Robert) and Veronica M. (Arnold) Tarleton; sisters-in-law Kathy Kanakaole and Kimberly Asperilla; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Walter “Bruddah Waltah” Alber Carroll Aipolani, 68, of Hilo, died Aug. 17 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a beloved musician and entertainer. Celebration of life to be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 4 at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium; doors open at 8 a.m. Casual attire, flowers welcome. Survived by wife Thailiana Denise Aipolani of Hilo; daughter Autumn Kahealani (Lee “Chopa”) Soares of Hilo; son Aaron “Kaleo” Aipolani of Hilo; sister Deedee Nielson of New Zealand; brothers Elroy “Dukie” (Lauretta) Aipolani of Oregon and Patrick (Darnell Kelii) Aipolani of Wahiawa; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Fujie Matsunami, 99, of Torrance, Calif., died April 10 at home. Born in Honokaa, she was a retired supply clerk for the U.S. Army. Private services held. Survived by brother Manabu “Jimmy” (Michiko) Matsunami; sisters Amy (Frank) Hayakawa, Betty (George) Hayakawa, Jean (John) Boyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Eugene “Gene” Ted Teixeira, Jr., 53, of Mountain View, died Sept. 29 at home. Born in Kahuku, he was a retired worker for Hawaiian Dredging, Volcano House and Nani Mau Gardens, and a member of the Hawaii Laborers’ Union. Visitation to be held from 9 – 10 a.m. Nov. 10 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, with celebration of life to follow at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife Charity Grace of Mountain View; children Diamond (Donovan Fox) Teixeira of Mountain View and Travis Teixeira of Mountain View; father Eugene “Pui” Teixeira, Sr., of Waianae; siblings Rhonda Teixeria of Waianae, Ramona (Bruce “Skip”) Barros of Sunset Beach, Kingsley (Melanie “Mel”) Teixeira of Waialua, Chanel (Josh) Teixeira of Waianae, Wiwiana (Robert Paaluhi) Teixeira of Waianae, Sonny (Jayla) Teixeira of Waianae and Elizabeth Teixeira of Waianae; father-in-law Abel Coloma; mother-in-law Priscilla Grace; three grandchildren and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.