William Ku‘ulei Townsend, 87, of Hilo died April 6 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a steel and construction contractor, who starrted his career at Pacific Welding and Machine Works, a family business, and managed various projects renovating and repurposing buildings in Hawaii and California. In retirement, he enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Onekahakaha Beach Park, Pavilions No. 2 and 3. Scattering of ashes 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Keauhou Harbor in Kona. Survived by sons, George Puni (Barbara) Townsend, Timothy (Leonora) Walsh and Michael (Sue Swanson) Walsh; daughter, Sharon (Robert) Alapai; brother-in-law, Agenhart Ellis; sisters, Ululani (Hagi) Young, Marion (Billy) Makaimoku, Charlotte (Ted Lazaga) Townsend and Marcy (Richard) Marchan; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Victor Dean Young, 66, of Discovery Harbour died May 26 in Hilo. Born in Embudo, N.M., he was a commercial locksmith. Services in New Mexico. Survived by his wife, Sandra Young of Discovery Harbour; mother, Carmen Young of New Mexico; brothers, Vernon Young of Florida and Vaughn Young of New Mexico; four nephews and three cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Stephany Ann Lambert Wilson, 82, of Hilo died May 4 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Oregon. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Dodo Mortuary at (808) 935-5751. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.