Ryan Harrison Kaleookalani Brown, 52, of Naalehu died January 10. Born in Honolulu, he was self-employed in construction. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu. One-year memorial Friday, Jan. 10, in Naalehu. Details at a later date. Survived by wife, Robyn-ann Brown; parents, Audis Leinaala Brown-Dombrigues and Benjamin Brown; son, Ryder Brown; daughters, Rache (Royden) Esperon, Riley-ann Brown and Hailey Brown; brothers, Rance Brown and Bronson Brown; sisters, Lorilynn Pua and Breeanne Brown; two grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Evelyn B. dela Cruz, 75, of Waikoloa died Aug. 26 at Tanza Specialists Medical Center in Cavite, Philippines. Born in Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines, she was a loving wife, mother and graudmother. Services Saturday, Feb. 17, at New Hope Waikoloa. For more info, email delacruzfamily1949@gmail.com. Survived by husband, Romeo; children, Ralph Conrad of Honolulu, Cheryl (Cipriano) Tarape of Waikoloa, Desiree (Travis) Bondallian of Woodstock, Ga., Kathleen Roberts of Honolulu, Paul (Courtnee) dela Cruz of Englewood, Calif., Neil (Cristine) dela Cruz of Kailua-Kona, Michael (Wendy) dela Cruz of Waikoloa and Donna (Kamana) Taketa of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Maria Fe Enriquez of Waikoloa and Hannah Bihag of Waimea; brothers: Edwin (Coreen) Bihag of Pahoa, Melvyn (Irene) Bihag of Waimea, Efren (Estelita) Bihag and Waldrin Bihag of Honolulu; 27 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
James William “Kimo” Hoopai Sr., 87, of Kohala, died Jan. 7 at home. Born at Puuhue, Kohala, he was a retired cowboy foreman for Ponoholo Ranch and 2000 inductee into the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Association Paniolo Hall of Fame. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Mana Christian Ohana Church in Waimea. Service at 11 a.m. Survived by wife, Gwen Genevieve Leina’ala Hoopai of Kohala; sons, James “Kimo” (Lehua) Hoopai Jr. of Waimea and Bernard (Chona) Hoopai of Kohala; hanai brothers, Dale (Jadelyn) Hoopai, Gilbert (Diana) Perez and Godfrey (Amoo) Kainoa Sr., seven grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Keao David Keahi Kainoa Jr., 68, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 22 in Kailua-Kona. He was born in Kohala. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Kohala Sacred Heart Church in Hawi. Mass at 10 a.m. 2nd 2023. Survived by sister-in-law, Romel Kainoa of Lai Opua; niece, Emily (Ti) Akiona of Waimea; nephews, Wesley (Roxanne) Smith of Kaloko, Lloyd Kainoa Jr. of Lai Opua, Samuel (Brittney) Kainoa of Kamani Tree-Kona, Joseph (Tiane Quirit) Kainoa of Lai Opua, Kauakea (Jennifer) Cooper of Kalaoa and Ryson (Jessica) Rodrigues of Ocean View; caregiver Thomas Yamamoto of Waimea. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Kalae U‘ilani Keala, 47, of Keaau died Jan. 22 at Hilo Medical Center. She was a social worker for Catholic Charities, Hope Services, and Salvation Army and a kumu hula. Life party 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb 24, at Carlsmith Beach Park. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Cheris Keala of Keaau; brothers, John Ahokovi of Oahu and Abraham “Kiki” (Chassidy) Keala of Oahu; sisters, Berta Jane Younce of Hilo and Krysia (Jason) Agosto of Nevada; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Robert Keaumiki “Miki” Matsu, 46, of Kawaihae died Dec. 7. Born in Hilo, he was a fiber-optic troubleshooter for MCI and Verizon. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by parents, Eileen and Robert Matsu of Kawaihae; brothers Kai (Nicole) Matsu of Volcano and Kawika Matsu of Kawaihae; two nephews; uncles, aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Maxine Sylvia “Maggie” Nakamura, 86, of Hilo died Nov. 3 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. She was born in Laupahoehoe. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Eulogy at 9:30 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at a later date. Survived by son, Frederick “Rick” Nakamura II, hanai son, Edward Souza; daughters, Michelle “Shelly” Nakamura and Joelle (Guy) Salas; brother, Lawrence “Larry” (Carol) Ignacio; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.