Shelsa “Chacha” Gale Pili Aloha Bush, 41, of Hilo died July 23 at home. She was born in Honolulu. Celebration of life 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Onekahakaha Beach Park, Pavilions 2 and 3. Service at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Casual or beach attire. Survived by husband, Taylor Tahara of Hilo; daughter, Dhallys Nahoku of Hilo; mother, Althea “Gummy” Bush of Keaau; brother, Clint (Grace) Bush of Keaau; hanai parents, Paul “Pop Pop” and Donna Moffett of Hilo; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shelsa “Chacha” Gale Pili Aloha Bush, 41, of Hilo died July 23 at home. She was born in Honolulu. Celebration of life 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Onekahakaha Beach Park, Pavilions 2 and 3. Service at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Casual or beach attire. Survived by husband, Taylor Tahara of Hilo; daughter, Dhallys Nahoku of Hilo; mother, Althea “Gummy” Bush of Keaau; brother, Clint (Grace) Bush of Keaau; hanai parents, Paul “Pop Pop” and Donna Moffett of Hilo; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Donnie R. Cockrum, 60, of Hawaii Island died Aug. 21. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Thomas A. Dye, 69, of Hawaii Island died Aug. 14. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4
Kenneth “Neke” Ku‘uipo Reed Kapeliela Jr., 63, of Hilo died July 21 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was groundskeeper for Grand Naniloa Hotel, worked for Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, former roofer for Honolulu Roofing Co. and former security and flagger for Jan Guard. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Patricia Kapeliela of Hilo; children, Kerilynn (Thomas) Perez of Waianae, Oahu, Kyle (Reena Irvine) Kapeliela of Pahoa, Kristine Kapeliela and Klint Kapeliela of Hilo, Keith (Regina) Kapeliela of Kapolei, Oahu, Kalvin (Harley) Kapeliela of Pahoa, Kimberly Kapeliela of Hilo; sister, Corrina (Jeffrey) Gowan of Kapolei; brother, Michael (Stacey) Kapeliela of Hilo; sister, Carabeth (Austin) Kyle of Kona; sister-in-law, Antoinette Jine of Honolulu, Oahu; 16 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Karen Luana Hussey, 70, of Hilo died July 27 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired healthcare professional for Hilo Medical Center. Memorial service 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept 21, at Wailoa State Recreation Area Large Pavilion. Celebration of life noon-8 p.m. Survived by daughter, Laira (Dave) Lee-Aina; son, Garrett Lee; sisters, Margaret (Vicente) Navor and Evelyn Lee; brother, Llewellyn (Wendy) Lee; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shari Ann Norie Imai Ogi, 61, of Kealakekua died Aug. 16 at home. Born in Kealakekua, she was a teacher at Kealakehe and Konawaena elementary schools, Konawaena High School Leo Club Advisor and member of SNI Truth of Life Kona Center, Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Daifukuji Soto Mission and Lions Club of Kona. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at Seicho-No-Ie Jisso Center, 47-451 Hui Aeko Pl. in Kaneohe, Oahu. Celebation of life service at 4 p.m. Kona visitation 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy. in Kealakekua. Celebration of life service at 4 p.m. Survived by husband, Gordon Ogi of Kealakekua; sons, Derek Ogi of Portland, Ore., and Ryan Ogi of Seattle; hanai brother, Clifford Tanouye of Kealakekua; father-in-law, Paul Ogi of Waipahu, Oahu; sister-in-law, Valerie Ogi of Waipahu. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
