Dennis Paul Joaquin, 75, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 9 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired machine operator for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. and member of King’s Chapel Honokaa and Koa Puna Motorcycle Club Kohala Chapter. Celebration of life 9 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 24) at King’s Chapel Honokaa. A bike run and luncheon will follow at the ILWU Jack Wayne Hall Building in Honokaa. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Devin Joaquin, Chachi (Tracey Nacimento) Joaquin, Royce (Darlene) Joaquin and Dennison (Telsea Taketa) Joaquin; daughter, Summer (Xaryn Matsu) DelaRosa; brothers, Lazaro Dong (Daria) Joaquin and Robin (Momi) Lorenzo; sisters, Julie Ann (Myron) Kidani and Fidela (Thomas) Joaquin-Long; 12 grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
William “Bill” Allen Miller, 65, of Kurtistown died Jan. 29 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Salt Lake City, he was the founder and owner of Discount Fabric Warehouse, owner of Kaimuki Dry Goods in Honolulu an original founding member of Big Island Bird Hunters, member of Hilo Coin Club and philanthropist to numerous community organizations. Celebration of his life 2-6 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the AJA Veterans Hall, 361 Haihai St. in Hilo. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Jessie Crusat Miller of Kurtistown; sons, William (Brittney) Miller of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Allen (Iwalani) Miller of Vancouver, Wash.; stepdaughters, Tiffany (Max) Suzuki of Honolulu and Jasmine (Chris Aukai) Crusat of Kona; mother, Sally Miller of Salt Lake City; sister, Linda (Henry) Curry of Salt Lake City; brother, John Miller of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Maureen “Moe” Anne O’Connor Pacheco, 70, of Ocean View died Feb. 4 at home. Born in Texas, she was a sous chef and cook. Private services. Survived by husband, Donald Pacheco of Ocean View; son, Chuncey Pacheco of Hilo; daughter, Valen Pacheco of Maui; sisters, Karen (Richard) Wolford of Nevada and Kitty (Steve) Bennett of Oregon. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.