Margaret Finley, 80, of Keaau died Oct. 28 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Long Beach, Calif., she was a family matriarch. No services. Survived by husband, Jeffrey C. Finley of Keaau; children, Colin (Teresa) Finley, Jennifer Finley and Julia (Lloyd) Mitchell; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
James “Jim” Paul Gerke, born Paul James Gerke, 89, of Keaau died Aug. 21. Born in California, he was solicitor for the City of Santa Rosa, contractor with True Artisan Wallcovering and licensed realtor. Celebration of life 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, on Moku Ola, aka Coconut Island. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by two nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Lorraine Jardine, 91, of Hilo died Oct. 14 in hospice care at a private care home in Hilo. Private services held. Memorial donations to Hawaii Care Choices. Survived by daughter, Laurette (Clement); sister, Maile; a granddaughter and two great-granddaughters. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Judith Yuk Quon Kawakami, 83, of Mountain View died Sept. 8 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a secretary for the former Sears store on Oahu. Private services held. Survived by sons, Danton (Stephanie) Kawakami of Waikele, Oahu, and Dalen (Renee) Kawakami of Mountain View; daughter, Dani Kawakami of Mililani, Oahu; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Fred Lonoikamakahiki Leslie, Sr., 81, of Hilo passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Oct. 14. Born in Kona, he was a retired plumber at the former Hilo Medical Center and veteran of the U.S. Army. Visitation from 4:30–6 p.m. Thursday (November 14, 2024) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; funeral service at 6. Burial at 8:30 a.m. Friday (November 15, 2024) at the East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Florence Leslie of Hilo; children, Fred (Estelle) Leslie, Jr. of Hilo, Patrick Leslie of Hilo, Debbie (Kirk) Lee of Hilo, Bonnie (Cory Segawa) Leslie of Mountain View; sisters, Elaine Helmstetter of Florida, Madeline Leslie of Honolulu, Shirley (John) Baldado of Kona; 19 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Yoshimi Nakayama, 95, of Hilo died Oct. 19 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired heavy equipment operator for Isemoto Contracting Co., U.S. Army Korean War veteran and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Mason (Sandra) Nakayama and Layne (Pat) Nakayama of Hilo, Cory (Cindy) Nakayama of Oahu; brothers, Minoru (Elaine) Nakayama and George Nakayama of Oahu; sister, Alice (John) Moses of Hilo; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Adrian Dias Souza, 78, of Keaau, died Oct. 29 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired cane truck driver for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. Private services held. Survived by sons, Jacinth (Saydee) Souza of Hilo and Lance (Alex) Mundo of Georgia; daughter, Sara (Bryce) Uyehara of Cleburne, Texas; brother, Clifford (Shirley) Souza of Hilo; sisters, Bernadette Souza of Hilo and Marie Ho of Honokaa; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tsuruko Yogi Taira, 97, of Hilo died Sept. 10 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired secretary for State Farm Insurance and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Hui Okinawa. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Daniel (Judy) Taira of Fountain Valley, Calif., and Robert (Dee) Taira of Hilo; daughter, Eva (Eugene) Young of Hilo; sister, Kimie (Ken) Teruya of Wailuku, Maui; brother, Hiromu (Alice) Yogi of Honolulu; sisters-in-law, Dina Yogi of Brea, Calif., and Setsuko Yogi of Waipahu, Oahu; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Doris Tsuyuko Yanagi, 95, of Holualoa died Oct. 20 at home. Born in North Kona, she was the owner of Doris Place in Holualoa, a member of Daifukuji Soto Mission and Kahalu‘u Kumiai. Private services family only. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by brother, Vernon Ota of Kaneohe, Oahu; sisters, Winifred Yamagata of Kealakekua and Sandra Ota of Holualoa; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
