Dawn Marie Frazier, 56, of Captain Cook died Feb. 19 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was a chef at Philosophical Deli and Annie’s Burgers. Services at a later date. Survived by daughters, Donna (Brandon Rigotti) Frazier of Captain Cook, Savannah Frazier of Portland, Ore., Lily Frazier of Captain Cook and Sara Frazier of New Hampshire; mother, Dawn Marie Gambone of Captain Cook; brother, Guy (Yenika) Gambone of Captain Cook; a grandson; nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Marcelino “Celino” Acain Ganancial, 95, of Hilo died March 9 at home. Born in Tabuyoc, Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines, he was retired from macadamia nut sanitation at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the San Lorenzo Choir. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Tuesday (March 18) Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday (March 19) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Survived by wife, Jovita Ganancial; daughters, Linda (Dani Sr.) Villena, Myrna (Joseph) Caro, Elflida (Ramon) Luis, Josephine Ganancial, Ligaya (Eduard) Fernandez and Filipina (Robert) Andres of Hilo, Mary Ann (Gary) Whiseant of Colorado; sons, Anthony (Jeffreda) Ganancial of Hilo and Rene Jun (Ariane) Ganancial of California; brother, Daniel Acain Ganancial of Philippines; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lillian “Pastor Naomi” Pua Kaaumoana, 86, of Hilo died Feb. 14 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired employee for the former Naniloa Resort and minister for The Way, The Truth, The Life Fellowship. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Tuesday (March 18) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by daughters, Roberta Trevino, Lisa (Simon) Simmons and Marci Arizumi; sons, Walter (Gina) Pacheco Jr., Lawrence Pacheco and Jaime Pacheco; stepdaughter, Robin (Wade) Amador; stepson, Hansel Kaaumoana; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dot “Kuku” Seymour, 79, of Kailua-Kona died March 4 in Kealakekua. Born in Beaumont, Texas, she was a medical billing specialist. No services at this time. Survived by husband, Rusty Seymour of Kailua-Kona; son, Kimo (Julie) Seymour of Boulder, Colo.; daughter, Sadie (Chad Debina) Seymour of Holualoa; brothers, Sam (Susie) Brasfield and Bo (Donna) Brasfield of Texas; sister, Claudette (Johnny) Patane of Texas; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
