Hisao “Bob” Fujita, 90, of Glenwood, died Feb. 17 at home. Born in Waikapu, Maui, he was retired from Hussmann Sheetmetal in Los Angeles and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by siblings, Michi Yoshizu, Takeko Arakawa, Harry Fujita, Yone Higa and Gary Fujita; children, Victoria Angel, Howard (Darlene) Yoshida and Frank Yoshida; 10 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Betty K. Miyashiro, 94, of Hilo died Nov. 14, 2023. Born in South Hilo, she was a homemaker. Private services held. Survived by sons, Dale Y. Miyashiroand Mark Y. Miyashiro; daughter, JoAnn K. Miyashiro-Fukamizu; brothers, Tadashi Nakamura and Paul Nakamura; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Kamryn Kaleo Adolfo Pascubillo, 31, of Hawaiian Paradise Park died Feb. 11 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a dock crew member and forklift operator for Pacific Star Enterprises in Kenai, Alaska. Private services held. Celebration of life at a later date. Condolences to: Abigail Aderinto, P.O. Box 493 Pahala, HI 96777. Survived by spouse, Davelyn Pascubillo of HPP; stepdaughter, Giselle-Joy Keliikoa of HPP; stepson, Gerran “Bradda” Keliikoa of HPP; mother, Abigail Aderinto of Pahala; stepfather, Jaime Penera Jr. of Pahala; brothers, Kevin (Romy Salvador) Aderinto of Papaikou and Jestin Penera of Pahala; stepbrothers, Jamson (Lauren) Penera of Waikoloa and Jason Penera of Volcano; sisters, Kelcie (Albert) Carreira of Honomu and Kiana (Cortney) Salis Aderinto of Kona; stepsister: Maikela (Randall “Tyga”) Watson of Volcano; maternal grandparents, Felipe and Trini Aderinto of Pahala; paternal grandmother: Vivian Pascubillo of Pahala; step-grandmother: Florentina Penera of Pahala; two nieces and two nephews; uncles, aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Cambrie-Rose Ku‘umaka Royston, 7, of Keaau, died Jan. 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she attended Mountain View Elementary School. Private services. Survived by mom, Cheyenne Olivera-Coltes; dad, Kainoa Royston; stepmom, Brandi Meyers; siblings, Honesty Leialoha-Royston, Ansyn Royston and Cameron Royston; grandparents, Cheryl (Matthew) Ortiz, Christopher (Edwina C.) Dennis and Anthony Olivera; great-grandmother, Betty Royston; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dennis William Swain Sr., 73, of Hilo died Feb. 8. Born in Hilo, he was a machinist and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Michaelene L. Swain; sons, Brandon (Jaelene) Ka‘a‘a-Swain of Oahu and Dennis W (Brenda) Swain Jr. of Maui; daughter, Chelcee J (Milton) Subica of Alaska; stepchildren, Jeremy M. (Isabella) Hammons of Maryland, Mark A. (Mandy) Hammons and Wendy L. Hammons of Washington; stepsister, Laverne (Pete) Costa; 12 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.