Juilee Davis Ako, 44, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 19, 2023, at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a residential support specialist and direct support worker for Arc of Kona and member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Service conducted by father-in-law, Ano Ako, 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at OTEC. Potluck to follow to sunset. No flowers; monetary donations appreciated. Survived by husband, Bla Ako of Kailua-Kona; son, Exodus P. Debina of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Michael Hudnall of Las Vegas, James and William Hudnall of Kailua-Kona and Hilo; sister, Angilee (Rudy) Gonzalez of Kansas; parents-in-law, Ano and Lorie Ako of Kailua-Kona; brothers-in-law, James “Boyson”Arnold Jr., Herbie Kaipo (Shannon) Ako and Herbie (Shannon) Ako of Kailua-Kona; sister, Napualani (James) Ako-Hartwell of Kailua Kona; an uncle, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nemecio Batino Jr., 87, of Paauilo died Feb. 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Puunene, he was an irrigation worker for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (April 13) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kukaiau County Cemetery. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Danny (Mona) Batino of Kohala, Landan (Tony) Batino of Vaccaville, Calif., Dino (Joanne) Batino and Timothy (Clynel) Batino of Paauilo; daughters, Verdean (Guy) Nirei and Lori (Kirk Aoki) Batino of Hilo; sisters, Antonia M. Villegas of Texas and Martina Marcelino of Paauilo; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Elizabeth Kaulananiole Kwai Ling Kataoka, 60, of Hilo died March 17 at home. Born in Hilo, she was co-owner of Kataoka Watercress Farm and Ku‘uiponani Fishing and a member of Keaukaha Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday (April 13) at the Hilo Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Karl “Blackie” Kataoka of Hilo; son, Kelsen (Kau‘i Respicio) Kataoka of Hilo; daughter, Alyssa-Joy (Bradford Moniz) Kataoka of Pahoa; brothers, Ernest “Aaron” Akimseu of Utah, Terry (Theresa) Akimseu of Oregon, Gary (Cynthia) Akimseu, Larry (Brenda) Akimseu and Everett Akimseu of Hilo, Ernie (Serina) Akimseu of Washington state; sister, Sharon (Larry) Victorino of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Rodney Kekaualua Sr., Joseph Hekekia of Mountain View and Kurtis (Sharon) Kataoka of Hilo; sister-in-law, Kathy (Bert Macanas) Kataoka of Keaau; 11 grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Celerina “Sally” Esteban Namnama, 83, of Ainaloa died March 20 under hospice care in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Born in the Philippines, she was a retired registered nurse. Memorial Mass 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Sacred Heart Church in Pahoa. Graveside service and urn burial to follow at 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park in Hilo. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Sarah (Robert) Namnama Saria of Gold River, Calif.; son, Melvin (Mayra) Namnama of Hawaiian Paradise Park; brothers, Roger (Cora) Esteban, Del (Mercy) Esteban and Douglas Esteban of Honolulu; sister, Adele Alcones of Hollister, Calif.; five grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Henry John Tavares Sr., 85, of Hilo died March 9 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired building construction inspector for the state Department of Accounting and General Services, superintendent for the former Hicks Homes and member of St Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 16 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Stella Gomes Tavares of Hilo; daughter-in-law, Michelle Tavares of Hilo; brother, George (Geraldine) Tavares Jr. of Papaaloa; sister, Velma (John Roy) Souza of Honokaa; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.