Sencirea “Sen” Ann Cabral, 43, of Kurtistown died March 23. Born in Kailua-Kona, she worked in home health care. Visitation 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Ballard Family Mortuary in Hilo. Celebration of life service at 10:30 a.m. Survived by partner, Russell Mercado; parents, MarySue (Edwin L. Toilolo Jr.) Cabral and Marty T. Martinson; sons, Rysen Ascino, Shelton and Isaiah Garmon; daughters, Precious and Kawehilani Mercado; brother, Marty K. Martinson; sisters, DeeAnna Mata and Marah Martinson; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
David Thomas Ferreira, 69, of Hilo died April 11 at home. Born in Papaikou, he was a retired Hawaii Army National Guard sergeant first class and senior personnel service manager and Family Assistance Center specialist. He also graduated from Hawaii Community College and the University of Hawaii. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Thursday (May 16) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life with military funeral honors at 3 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Cheryl Mae Ferreira; son, Marc Ferreira; daughter, Brandi Lyn Ferreira; brothers, Joseph (Christine Ebanez) Ferreira Jr. of Honolulu, John (Yoko) Ferreira of Grapevine, Texas, Michael (Debra) Ferreira of Pahoa and Paul (Cathy) Ferreira of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Russell Hatada and Brian (Lynn) Hatada; three grandchildren; five nephews, six nieces, seven grandnephews and six grandnieces; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Harrison Kalani Leo Timothy Heinicke, 64, of Hawi died March 7 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. born in Honolulu, he was a fula dancer, ukulele instructor, weaver, member of Na Kupuna O Kohala Hula Halau and Kohala Senior Citizens, and U.S. Army veteran. Celebration of life 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 12, at Kawaihae Harbor. Scattering of ashes to follow. Survived by sons, Kaniela Heinicke and Kaimana (Michelle Montoya) Heinicke; daughter, Kawehilani (Kama Emeliano-Solomon) Heinicke; hanai son, Michael Heinicke; brothers, Gordon (Cindie) Heinicke and Bradley (Mike) Heinicke; sisters, Sharon (Bob) Traulsen, Germaine Heinicke and Sandy (Ronald Jyo) Heinicke; sister-in-law, Gwen Heinicke; companion, Madelaine Evalani Kawai; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
William Moon Apele Kalua‘u Jr., 75, of Kalaoa, Kona died Jan. 21 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired U.S. Army sergeant first class in Special Forces who served three tours in Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart, a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and a Bronze Service Star. Celebration of life 5 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Old Kona Airport Makaeo Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by children, William (Tiana) Kalua‘u III, Robbi Zirkelbach, Randy Spreitler, Ryan Kalua‘u, Rubin Kalua‘u and Tita Kalua‘u; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary