Richard Causer, 68, of Hawaii Island died Jan. 3. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Christiano Kawika Hashimoto, 86, of Hookena died Dec. 7 in Henderson, Nev. Born in Keei, Kona, Hawaii, he was a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4, Vietnam War veteran and member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. Visitation 7:45-9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Honaunau. Mass at 9 a.m. Burial noon at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Virginia Hashimoto of Hookena; sons, Chris Hashimoto Jr., Bruce D. (Frances) Hashimoto and Paul (Kim) Yarborough; daughters, Jennifer Hashimoto, Georgianna (Kenny Raymond) Hashimoto, Mei Ling (Denny) Englert and Audrina (Milton) Angelo; brothers, Simeon Hashimoto and Arnold (Patsy) Hashimoto; grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rickey Krause, 71, of Hawaii Island died Jan. 1. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Ann Aiko Matsumoto, 93, of Captain Cook died Jan. 10 in Captain Cook. Born in Olaa, she was the widow of the late Glenn Tatsuki Matsumoto. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Alan Matsumoto of Captain Cook and Eric (Tamayo) Matsumoto of Oahu; sister-in-law Elsie Yamate of Hilo; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Sakae Oshima, 106, of Kainaliu died Jan. 7 at home. She was born in Kahaluu, Hawaii. Private services; no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Corinne Oshima-Koseda of Kealakekua, Lorraine (Carlton) Chang and Arlene (David) Oshima-Oda of Honolulu; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Thomas Soares Sr., 75, of Pepeekeo, died Dec. 23 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a 30-year employee for the Hilo Coast Sugar Company and had a professional yard service business for more than 40 years. Visitation to be held from 9-9:30 a.m. on Jan. 22 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou, with memorial Mass at 9:30 a.m. and lunch to follow at Parish Hall. No flowers. Survived by wife Lynette Payao-Soares of Pepeekeo; children Angela Pung, Tyson McDowell, Jonnette Soares-Padilla, Kelly (Patrick) Figueroa, Alan (Sherry) Soares and Thomas (Donna) Soares Jr.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and cousins.