Lynn Elizabeth Capell, 72, of Puako died March 30 in Waimea. She was an award-winning artist, mother, sister and friend. Celebration of life 11 a.m.-sunset Friday, May 31, at Hapuna Beach State Park. Commemoration at 3 p.m., followed by potluck. Survived by daughter, Natalia Capell. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Natasha Haunani Yachi Kunishige, 47, of Waimea died April 10 in Waimea. Born in Honokaa, she was a manager at Village Burger. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at Mana Christian Church in Waimea. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire; flowers and leis welcome. Survived by husband, Charles Pahio of Waimea; sons, Kale Pahio, Maikai Kunishige-Aikau and Keenan Pahio; daughters, Nairie Pahio and Naila Pahio; parents, Earl and Noreen Kunishige; brother, Sheldon Kunishige; sister, Earleen Kunishige; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Anthony “Antonio” Yuc Len Lam, 98, of Hilo died May 13 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Canton, China, he was a retired chef for the Naniloa Hotel, cook for the former Mun Cheong Lau and former Tou Inn, former co-owner for Diamond Restaurant and Bar, and member of Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church in Keaukaha. Private services held. Survived by daughter, Carolina (John Quitoriano) Lam; brother-in-law, Jose Chang Si Loy Perez of Peru; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Josephine Lerma Vierra, 96, of Hilo, formerly of Hakalau, died April 24 at home. Born in Honomu, she was a retired practical nurse for the former Pepeekeo Hospital and Hilo Medical Group and member of Good Shepherd Mission Church in Honomu and Immaculate Heart Mary Catholic Church. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by children, Alberta J. (Loreto) Balangatan, Cory A. (Joanne) Vierra and Kim M. (Benjamin) Menke of Hilo; sister, Mildred Desjardins of Los Angeles; sister-in-law Lilly Lerma of Hawaii; son in-law, Kevin Kong of Honolulu; 14 grandchildren amd 14 great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kathryn “Kathy” Ann Vilander, 88, of Kailua-Kona died May 7. Born in Mason City, Iowa, she was one of the first women officers on the Long Beach (Calif.) Police Department, serving 30 years. Services to be held by Dignity Memorial and Forest Lawn Cemetery in Cypress, Calif. Survived by children; Don (Joan) Vilander, Jay (Debi) Vilander, Steve Swan, Dana Vilander, Annette (Mike) Parsons and Eric (Hollie) Vilander; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.