Daniel Keomaka Jr., 71, of Hilo died May 23 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired landscaper. Private celebration of life held. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by brother, Samuel (Elizabeth ) Keomaka of Arizona; nephews Brandon and Ellison; niece, Melizsa Mendoza; numerous cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Larry G. Sellers, 68, of Pepeekeo died May 30 at home. Born in Twin Falls, Idaho, he was general manager and co-founder of Angel Farms Ministries and a U.S. Navy veteran. Private services held. Survived by wife, Cindy Sellers of Pepeekeo; children, Kristopher Sellers of Sherman, Texas, Shara Sellers of Cedar City, Utah, and Anthony Edward Sellers of Pepeekeo; sister, Carolyn Nelson of Burley, Idaho; brother, Bart Sellers of Boise, Idaho; six grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Walter “Wally Boy” Paul Yutaka Watai, 62, of Ocean View died June 18 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a painter for United Painting Co., member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Hawaii National Guard veteran. Private services. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Lavaina Watai of Ocean View; brother, Jerry (Arlene) Watai of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Paula Jelsma Watai of Lahaina, Maui and Shiloah (Blane) Watai Kenolio of Hilo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.