Marva Cornwell, 88, of Puna died Dec, 13. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Mark Evangelista, 44, of Hilo died Dec. 14. No services. No Known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Cody Hughes, 73, of Puna died Dec. 15. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Honor Ishida, 90, of Hilo died Oct. 25 at home. A retiree, she taught English at three universities, was an editor at an international law firm, an Episcopalian and enjoyed her family, walks, poetry, the New Yorker and newspapers. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles, 1407 Kapiolani St. in Hilo. Survived by daughters, Catherine (Michael Connelley) Mie Ishida of Hilo and Yumiko (Eden Feuer) Anne Ishida of Phoenix. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Margaret Lee, 74, of Puna died Dec. 17. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Patricia Toshiko Matsuo, 72, of Hilo died Nov. 25 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired teacher from Ernest Bowen deSilva Elementary School in Hilo, proprietress of the ABC Fun Preschool in Hilo and member of Hilo Meishoin Buddhist Temple, and Sons and Daughters of AJA Veterans. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Hilo Meishoin Buddhist Temple, 97 Olona St. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Lealand Matsuo of Hilo; brother, Wayne (Carol) Tanaka of Kailua, Oahu; sister, Merle (Karl) Unoki of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Janet) Matsuo and Harold (Karen) Matsuo of Hilo; a grandson; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Fujiko “Stella” Morita, 94, of Hilo, formerly of Honomu, died Nov. 17 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was state Department of Taxation office in Hilo. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by children, Dr. Aaron (Patricia) Morita, Dr. Naomi Morita and Russell (Clara) Morita; isters-in-law, Michi Morita, Irene Morita, Candace Oyama and Amy Nakamura; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Eloise Evangeline Pavao, 83, of Hilo died Dec. 15 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Olaa, she was a retired counselor. Private services at a later date. survived by sons, Christopher Winfrey of Pennsylvania and James Winfrey Jr. of Maryland; daughters, Maile Barrett of Maryland, Jamie Winfrey of Hawaii, Tanya Goodman of Tennessee, Lisa Krajick and Melissa Snee of Maryland; brother, Anthony Enos of Michigan; sister, Rosemary Keawe of Hawaii; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Lawrence Rogers, 91, of Kurtistown died Oct. 25. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Miguel K. Uu Jr., 82, of Waikane, Oahu, died Aug. 11 in Kailua-Kona. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday (Dec. 27) at Valley of the Temples Makai Chapel in Kaneohe, Oahu. Service at 10:30 a.m. Lunch to follow. Inurnment at later date at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Survived by sisters, Norma Kujiuji and Carol Campbell; son, Miguel K. Uu III; daughters, Rachael (Ashford) Alices and Ruth (Brandon) Nakasone; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Jean Viernes, 58, of Hilo died Dec. 12 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a human resources specialist for the Hawaii ire Department and member of Immaculate Heart Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Visitation 11 a.m.-noon Sunday, Jan. 5, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at noon. Cremation to follow. Survived by husband, Sherman Viernes of Hilo; daughter, Daysha Viernes of Hilo; sister, Mary (Alejandro) Abellera of Hilo; brother, Larry Suria of Pepeekeo; sisters-in-law, Lecia (Ed) Simer and Alia (DJ) Dick of Vermont; brothers-in-law, Allan (Jennifer) Viernes of Cornish, Maine, Sidney (Lynn) Viernes and Ethan (Brandi) Dick of Vermont; an uncle, cousins, nieces, nephews and a grandnephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
