George Donald DeCosta, 87, of Volcano died Nov. 30 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a former Catholic priest at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church in Keaukaha and U.S. Navy veteran. Celebration of life with music, entertainment and food noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd) in Volcano. call or email Joseph Camacho at (808) 756-0439 or joe.k.camacho@gmail.com by Jan. 12 to confirm your attendance. Condolences to: P.O. Box 706, Volcano, HI 96785. Survived by hanai sons, Samuel Yates of Bakersfield, Calif., and Joseph Camacho of Volcano; sister, Pamela Carter of Hilo; two nephews, two nieces, two grandnephews, a grandniece, and a great-grandniece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
George Donald DeCosta, 87, of Volcano died Nov. 30 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a former Catholic priest at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church in Keaukaha and U.S. Navy veteran. Celebration of life with music, entertainment and food noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd) in Volcano. call or email Joseph Camacho at (808) 756-0439 or joe.k.camacho@gmail.com by Jan. 12 to confirm your attendance. Condolences to: P.O. Box 706, Volcano, HI 96785. Survived by hanai sons, Samuel Yates of Bakersfield, Calif., and Joseph Camacho of Volcano; sister, Pamela Carter of Hilo; two nephews, two nieces, two grandnephews, a grandniece, and a great-grandniece. 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; sisters-in-law, Michi Morita, Irene Morita, Candace Oyama and Amy Nakamura; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Diana Tolero Williams, 81, of Keaau died Dec. 6 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a head school custodian in Indiana and member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by sons, Dennis (Julie) Williams of Texas, Todd (Angie) Williams of Arizona and Curt Williams of Louisiana; daughter, Dawn (Darrel) Goo of Hilo; brothers, Alexson (Theresa) Aurio, Clifford (Paula) Aurio and Marcie (Chris) Aurio of Honolulu; sister, Lynda (Richard) Kamai of Hilo; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Brenda Frances Wright, 80, of Pahoa died Dec. 4 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Roanoke, Va., she was a homemaker, mother and member of the Church of Christ. No services at this time. Survived by husband, Gerald Wright of Pahoa; daughters, Stephanie (Peter) Ngirngotel of Pahoa and Melissa (Shawn) Ellison of Gatesville, Texas; sister, Patricia (Norman) Smith of Roanoke, Va.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a niece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
