Robert Joseph Hughes, 73, of Volcano died Sept. 2. Born in Cumberland, Md., he was a bed-and-breakfast proprietor. Celebration of life potluck 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Namakanipaio Campgrounds in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Please text his wife, Susan if you’re attending. Survived by wife, Susan Hughes of Volcano; sisters, Marylou Hughes of Florida and Candance Seidl of North Carolina; stepsons, Chris Kraus of Hilo, Elliott Kraus of New York, Peter Kraus of Waianae, Oahu, and Dan Kraus of Washington. Arrangements by Dignity Memorial.
Hisato “Randy” Kaneshiro, 85, of Hilo died Sept. 3 at home. Born in Hilo, he was an employee of Hilo Products, Inc., Nani Mau Gardens and Kona Transportation, and member of Hilo Hooganji Mission. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by brothers, Takeyasu (Violet) Kaneshiro and James Hidemi (Linda Kuo) Kaneshiro of Honolulu, Ronald (Iris) Kaneshiro of Hilo; sister, Harue Tamura of Honolulu; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ellen Haruko Nagao, 91, of Hilo died Aug. 17 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was the retired secretary for the former S. Nagao Electrical, Inc. and a member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Central Komohana Kumiai and Fukuoka Kenjinkai. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Neal (Jill) Nagao of Hilo; daughters, Linda (Derek) Sakado and Elena Kawazoe of Hilo; brother, Edwin (Sharon) Kugisaki of Pearl City, Oahu; sister-in-law, Irene Nagao of Hilo; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jane Kayoko Onuma, 85, of Hilo died July 28 at home. Born in Mountain View, she was a retired Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Elementary School teacher and member of Taishoji Soto Mission, Taishoji Fujin Kai, Busshin Kai and Baikako, University Heights Community Association, University Heights Family and Community Education, Hawaii State Teachers Association-Retired and National Education Association. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Masayoshi Onuma of Hilo; sons, Gregg (Trina) Onuma of Mililani, Oahu, and Kevin (Terry) Onuma of Tustin, Calif.; daughter, Kathy (Darsen) Aoki of Hilo; sisters, Nancy Yamada of Mountain View and Joanne (Clyde) Yoshida of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Edith Nishino of Hilo, Patsy (Terence) Nakamura of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Yaeko Onuma of Honolulu; brothers-in-law, Leslie Takenaka of Honolulu and Kazuto Kawabata of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.