Mark Phillip Conley, 67, of Waimea died Jan. 7 at home. Born in Garden City, N.C., he was a cowboy at Ponoholo Ranch and a coach for and avid supporter of Special Olympics. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (March 1) at St. James Episcopal Church in Waimea. Celebration of life will at 10 a.m. Refreshments to follow. Survived by children, Sean Conley of Waimea, Alika (Jordon) Conley of Washington state and Hannah Conley of Waimea; father, Phillip Conley of Waimea; sister, Marianne Conley-Ramsey of Keaau; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hannah Leilani Kahee, 86, of Hilo died Feb. 9 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired instructor at the Arc of Hilo and part-time driver for the former Laupahoehoe Transportation Co. Services held. Survived by sons, Benjamin P. “Ben” (Jolette “Joey”) Kaili Jr. and James K.K. (Lynell) Kaili of Hilo; daughter, Hannah L. (Mark Spencer) Kaili of Hilo; sister-in-law, Kikue Kahee of California; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dennis William Leatherman, 78, of Hilo died Jan. 19 in Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Kankakee, Ill., he was a federal civil service employee and illustrator/artist. Private services. Survived by daughters, Eri Leatherman and Emi (Jim) Marika of Hilo; three grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Eiichi Okajima, 99, of Hilo died Jan. 16 at private care home in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired mail courier. Private services held. Survived by son, Michael (Gayle) Sasaki of Hilo; sister-in-law, Katherine Sasaki of Pepeekeo; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Teresita Jose Ranan, 91, of Keaau died Feb. 12 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Pasay City, Manila, the Philippines, she was a retired housekeeper. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 27) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer services at 6 p.m. Graveside committal service 11 a.m. Friday (Feb. 28) at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Geronimo (Conchita) Ranan Jr. of Pahoa, Roberto (Maria) Ranan of Keaau, Renante (Jocelyn) Ranan of Las Vegas and Ferdinand (Renielle) Ranan of Dededo, Guam; daughter, Ruby (Rodolfo) Calimquim of Keaau; 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lynn Iwalani Smith, 77, of Hilo died Feb. 17 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Visitation 11 a.m.-noon Monday (Feb. 24) at Homelani Memorial Park Chapel. Celebration of
life at a later date.
Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by hanai daughters, Franchelle Gonzalez of Las Vegas and Tabree Pe‘a of Hilo; brothers, Byron (Donnamae) Smith Sr. of Hilo, Allen (Monica) Smith of Las Vegas and Ryan Smith of Oahu; sisters, Diane Smith of Las Vegas, Maraiah Armstrong Jr. of Yamamoto of Pahoa, Elizabeth Andrew of Arizona, Betty (Gary) Gifford, Bonnie (Robert) Latham, Deolinda Rubi Guzman of Las Vegas and Mapuana Rasso of Arizona; hanai grandchildren; an uncle, an aunt, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Teodora “Dora” Velasco Tabilang, 79, of Hilo died Jan. 12 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Laoac Manaoag, Pangasinan, the Philippines, she was a retired laundry attendant for Hawaiian Linen Supply and worked for Diamond Head Papaya. Visitation 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday (March 1) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 3 p.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Alma (Charles “Kale”) Ha‘o III and Julie Tabilang of Hilo and Sonia (Eric) Reyes of San Diego; sisters, Francisca Velasco Rondolos of Suisun City, Calif., and Leonora Velasco Valdez of Pangasinan, Philippines; sister-in-law, Feliza Tabilang Tabboga of Kona; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
