Martha Lululani Ahuna, 80, of Keaukaha died Dec. 3 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a heavy equipment operator for the county Department of Public Works and member of Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church and Hula Halau O Kawananakoa. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 17) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Committal service to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Walter C. Ahuna Sr. of Keaukaha; daughter, Lurl (Arnold) Agbayani of Panaewa; sons, Walter “Bully” Ahuna Jr. and Dan (Rena) Ahuna of Keaukaha; brother, Frank (Dayle) Santos of Pahoa; sisters, Ida (Jesus) Perez of Keaukaha, Teresa Ignacio of Laupahoehoe, Bernie (Blink) Soares of Papaikou, Etta NacNac of Honokaa, Lurline Milare of Pahoa, Marie (Ronald) Coleman of Texas and Nellie (Ben) Fejeran of Panaewa; sisters-in-law, Luella Aina of Panaewa and Wanda (Pat) Cardines of Keaukaha; brother-in-law, George “Chiefy” Ahuna of Oregon; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Herbert “Tank” Dean Rivera, 66, of Kealakekua died Nov. 26 at Kona Community Hospital. He was the head of security at Konawaena High School, a bouncer at the former Angie’s Bar and bartender at Korner Pocket. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Angela Vensor of Kealakekua; brothers, William (Rozlyn) Kunipo of Los Angeles and Kenneth Rivera of Hilo; sisters, Irene (Charles) Luta of Ocean View, Carmen (Frank) Silva Jr., of Kealakehe and Gwendolyn (Benjamin) Acasio of Ocean View; half-sister, Felita Rivera of Honolulu; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Bonnie Rosa, 69, of Hilo died Nov. 19 at home. Born and raised in Honomu, she was a former maintenance worker. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughters, Tina (Chad) Maldonado and Wendy (Jason) Maldonado of Hilo; sons, Michael Maldonado and Gordon Maldondo of Hilo; sisters, Louise May Olivera of Pepeekeo, Linda Mae (Herbert) Victorino of Hilo and Faye Miranda of Kona; brothers, Wayne Roy (Sandy) Demotta of Kalapana and Robert (Mary) DeMotta of Maku‘u; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Deborah Lynn Swan 69, of Keaau died Dec. 2 at home. Born in Queens, New York City, she was a retired registered nurse. No services. Survived by husband, James “Craig” Swan of Keaau; brother, Bradd (Rhonda) Milstone of Arizona; sisters, Dawn (Donny) Stephens, Karin (Donny) Lutes, Pam Ransom and Stephanie Milstone of Arizona. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.