Vern Leslie Bigsby, 87, of Ocean View died June 21 in Kealakekua. Born in Placerville, Idaho, he was a journeyman lineman, member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 125 and Kodiak Elks Club, and loved woodworking, gardening, fishing and golfing. No services. Survived by wife, Louise Bigsby of Ocean View; son, Mike (Sherrie) Bigsby of Utah; daughters, Ross (Dennis) Coulter and Jamie Bigsby of Idaho, Casey Fisher of Arizona; brother, Lynn Bigsby of Ocean View; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
William Christopher Kurashige Jr., 59, of Ocean View died June 14 in Kealakekua. Born in Kealakekua, he was a self-employed auto mechanic. Services held. Survived by mother, Virginia “Lani” Dumaguin-Kurashige of Honaunau; sister, Beverly Apina of Kailua-Kona; two nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John William Lucas 39, of Hilo died June 6 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he was a U.S. Army veteran. Visitation and services 9-11 a.m. Tuesday (June 9) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Burial noon at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by mother, Audrey Lucas of Hilo; brother, David Lucas of Hilo; sisters, Jennifer Martin and Crystal Lucas of Hilo; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Eleanor T. (Pereira) Shannon, 96, of Ocean View died May 26. She was a pioneer and justice seeker. No services. Survived by five children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Narciso Mamuad Simpliciano, 86, of Kailua-Kona died May 7 at home. Born in Licab Nueva Ecija, Philippines, he was a retired maintenance worker for Kona Country Club and member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Ilocano Organization of Kona. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, July 19, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Trini Simpliciano of Kailua-Kona; sons, Rey (Lorie Anne) Simpliciano and Melanio (Geraldine) Simpliciano of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Avie (Gerald) Llana of Kailua-Kona, Irene (Joshua) Mendoza of San Diego, Nanette (Erik) Totman and Trina (Dustin) Kahihikolo of Kailua-Kona; brother, Santiago (Josie) Simpliciano of Kohala; several grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joe Teasley, 72, of Hawaii Island died June 12. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.