Maura Ramos Alicuben, 77, of Papaikou died July 16 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines; she was a candy maker for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. and member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Hilo. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Committal service with burial to follow noon at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Survived by cousin, Leticia Ramos Acido-Mercado of Hawaii; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Clayton Henry DeSilva, 71, of Keaau died July 5 at home. Born in Honolulu, he worked for Hawaii County. Celebration of life at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Karen Laua‘e DeSilva of Keaau; sons, Clint K. DeSilva, CJ H. DeSilva and Cole J. DeSilva; brother, Joe DeSilva; sisters, Sylvia (Charles) Briski and Veronica Sutherlen; sevem grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Wesley Kenzo Hatada, 77, of Hilo died July 23 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Hawaii Electric Light Co. purchasing manager. Visitation 12:30-2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life service at 2 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Gayle Hatada of Hilo; sons, Randy (Teri Jaye) Hatada of Las Vegas and Aaron (Piikea Boyd) Hatada of Hilo; sister, Frances (Glenn) Sadayasu of Hilo; brother, Maurice Hatada of Honolulu; two grandchildren; uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Janice “Nam” Kualii, 81, of Hilo died Aug. 12 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was secretary to the late radio personality Mel “Mynah Bird” Medeiros at KPUA Radio and referred to on air as “Dragon Lady”, retired civilian administrator at the Puna Police Station and organizaed the Ohana Kualii luau catering services, which served the Merrie Monarch Festival for 20 years. Celebration of life on Oct. 26, time and location TBA. Survived by husband, Andrew Kealohaaina Kualii Jr.; daughter, Pualani Kahoohanohano; son, James Kualii; daughter-in-law, Tania Kualii; son-in-law, Gary Kahoohanohano; sisters, Joe Ikeda, Mui Soontrarom, Kakoo Tom and Mimi Taylor; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Eleanor Koonohiakala “Cupie” Muller, 98. of Honolulu, formerly of Mountain View, died July 14 in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, she was a sales and parts associate for Sears Service Center and a traveler who touched many lives in many locations. Celebration of life service 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday (Aug. 19) at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary Lower Chapel at Valley of the Temples, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy. in Kaneohe, Oahu. Burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery, 45-425 Kamehameha Hwy. in Kaneohe. Survived by daughters, Ella Muller of Honolulu, Dorena (Ross) Bennett of Mountain View, Stephanie Terlep of Mountain View and Wehilani Laa Muller of Honolulu; son, Charles (Penny) Muller of Honolulu; 28 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren and 48 great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Chieko Sato, 89, of Keaau died Aug. 12 at Legacy at Hilo. Born in Olaa, she was a member of Puna Hongwanji Mission. Private family services. Survived by brothers, Fumio (Victoria) Sato of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Richard Sato of Keaau and Stanley Sato of Honolulu; nephews. Arrangements by Dignity Memorial.
Ethel Suzuki, 88, of Hilo died June 20 at a care home. Born in Mountain View, she was a retired employee of Oshiro Tofu Products. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by husband, Tony Suzuki; children, Dwight NS Joy (Derek Nakamoto); brothers, Al Yabuno of Pearl City, Oahu, and Sam Yabuno of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
