Kamakaokalani Justin Lea Brown-Mahi, 42, of Hilo died Jan. 8 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was owner-operator of K&T Landscaping and avid spear fisherman. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Talamailelagi Kamakaokalani Micah Brown-Mahi and Kamakaokalani Justin Lea Brown-Mahi Jr. of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Katie-Lynn Oenaleleoilemaota Elena Leina‘ala Brown-Mahi of Kailua-Kona, mother, Mary Ellen Richards of Kailua-Kona; father, Palasi (Teevale) Brown of Shelbyville, Ky.; brothers, Palasi F. Brown of Kailua-Kona, Carl (Jaslynn) Richards Jr. of Hilo, Fa‘aleaga (Puava) Mapu of Nanakuli, Oahu, Bryan (Jessica) Brown from Louisville, Ky., Benjamin (Jennifer) Brown from Frankfort, Ky., Bertram Brown from Frankfort, Ky.; sisters, Mohala “Nani” Mahi and Cara “Ona” Richards of Kailua-Kona, Summer Richards of Waimea, Barbara Brown from Shelbyville, Ky.; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kamakaokalani Justin Lea Brown-Mahi, 42, of Hilo died Jan. 8 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was owner-operator of K&T Landscaping and avid spear fisherman. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Talamailelagi Kamakaokalani Micah Brown-Mahi and Kamakaokalani Justin Lea Brown-Mahi Jr. of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Katie-Lynn Oenaleleoilemaota Elena Leina‘ala Brown-Mahi of Kailua-Kona, mother, Mary Ellen Richards of Kailua-Kona; father, Palasi (Teevale) Brown of Shelbyville, Ky.; brothers, Palasi F. Brown of Kailua-Kona, Carl (Jaslynn) Richards Jr. of Hilo, Fa‘aleaga (Puava) Mapu of Nanakuli, Oahu, Bryan (Jessica) Brown from Louisville, Ky., Benjamin (Jennifer) Brown from Frankfort, Ky., Bertram Brown from Frankfort, Ky.; sisters, Mohala “Nani” Mahi and Cara “Ona” Richards of Kailua-Kona, Summer Richards of Waimea, Barbara Brown from Shelbyville, Ky.; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Michael J. Cesaletti, 63, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 31 at home. Born in Passaic, N.J., he was a retired print pressman and worship leader at Kona Coast Fellowship. Private services. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Elizabeth Cesaletti of Kailua-Kona; sons, Luke Cesaletti of Kailua-Kona, Moses (Blythe) Norton of Spring, Texas and Nathaniel (Jill) Norton of League City, Texas; two brothers and four sisters; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Don Mitsuo Hashimoto, PsyD., MDiv., 68, of Hilo died Nov. 12 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a clinical psychologist, founded Ohana Counseling Services in 1997, and U.S. Navy veteran. Private services. Survived by wife, Sylvia Hashimoto, son, David Hashimoto, his wife and two children; brothers, Harvey Hashimoto and Brian Hashimoto; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ronald Kaliko Sr., 74, of Ocean View died Dec. 20 in Kealakekua. Born in Hawaii, he was a landscaper, rock wall mason, heavy equipment operator; “Ambassador of Aloha” at Hualalai Resort, commercial fisherman, TileCo employee; owner of H &R LLC, and U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran. Celebration of life 4-10 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Old Kona Airport Park Pavilion. Survived by wife, Suzanne Dix-Kaliko; sons, Ronald Kaliko Jr. and Ronson James Kaliko; brother, Robert Kaliko; sisters, Beverly (Gary) Mariano, Myra Kaliko, Gwen (Wendell) Hepa, Abby Kaliko, Aldanette (Lionel) Kalama, Helen (Steve) Valder, Dale (Elroy) Wong, Gale Ballestero and Penny Kaliko Ronson; two grandsons.
Kevin Albert Vinluan Sr., 75, died Oct. 5 at home. Born in Honokaa, he was a truck driver for HPM Building Supply. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 45-5028 Plumeria St. in Honokaa. Service at 10 a.m. Luncheon to follow. noon at Paauhau Park. Survived by partner, Sharon Wishard of Honokaa; daughters, Marlo Vinluan and Pennie Oandasan of Bullhead City, Ariz.; son Kevin Vinluan Jr.; brother, Leslie Vinluan of Georgia; sister, Barbara Bugado of Ookala; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
