John W. “Jack” Abouchar, 95, of Keauhou died Oct. 18, 2024, Hospice of Kona’s Nakamura Hale in Holualoa. He was an inventor, patent-holder and techology business developer whose companies made microscopic parts for defibrillators and gyroscopes, mass flow controllers and automated soldering machines, worked for North American Rockwell on unmanned non-Earth orbital studies, and was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran serving as engineering officer on the USS Remora, a Guppy II-class submarine. Survived by wife, Lynn Abouchar; children, Susan Creighton, J.D. Abouchar and Jan Marie Calle; stepchildren, Beth Wilson and Wendell Sechler; eight grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
John W. “Jack” Abouchar, 95, of Keauhou died Oct. 18, 2024, Hospice of Kona’s Nakamura Hale in Holualoa. He was an inventor, patent-holder and techology business developer whose companies made microscopic parts for defibrillators and gyroscopes, mass flow controllers and automated soldering machines, worked for North American Rockwell on unmanned non-Earth orbital studies, and was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran serving as engineering officer on the USS Remora, a Guppy II-class submarine. Survived by wife, Lynn Abouchar; children, Susan Creighton, J.D. Abouchar and Jan Marie Calle; stepchildren, Beth Wilson and Wendell Sechler; eight grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
Mabel Waltjen De Silva, 85, of Hilo died March 5 at her daughter’s home in Kohala. Born in Kurtistown, she was a retired front office and clerical worker for Business Services Hawaii, an advocate for Hawaii’s veterans and member of numerous community organizations. Memorial services 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at Olaa First Hawaiian Church Hall, 17-516 Hale Pule Lp. in Kurtistown. Inurnment services and burial 9 a.m. Monday, April 7, at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by daughter, Jennifer (Andrew) De Silva Stevens of Kohala; stepchildren, Bernadette Marzo, Patrick (Patty Lee) De Silva and Susan (Dennis) Ancheta of Hilo; sister, Daisy Wyatt of Washington state; brothers, Kenneth (Dale) Waltjen and Ernest (Maddie) Waltjen of Hilo; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Keaweikekahiali’iokamoku “Awe” Kawailima, 20, of Keaukaha died Dec. 29. He was a carpenter for HTS Co., hunter, fisherman and diver. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by companion, Kamaile Sciuto of Mountain View; parents, Moku (Ashley Gabriel) Kawailima of Keaukaha and Maile Kawailima of Mountain View; brother, Keliikoa Kawailima of Keaukaha; sisters, Persuasion “Chola” Kawailima of Louisiana, Ki‘ilani Chandler of Mountain View and Kawehioku‘umaile Palakiko of Hilo; grandmothers, Bernadette Kawailima of Hilo and Annette Keliikoa of Manoa; godparents, Daryl Smith of Volcano and Linda Sackett of Volcano; hanai mother Hi‘iaka Kaohe; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Martina “Nina” Magallones Marcelino, 90, of Paauilo died Feb. 2 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Wailuku, Maui, she was employed by Kalakaua Cleaners, Waimea Village Inn Restaurant, Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Factory and Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort in the wardrobe department. Rosary prayer daily at 5:30 p.m. between Wednesday, April 2, to Thursday, April 10, at the family home in Nakalei Camp. Visitation 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kalopa Catholic Cemetery. Luncheon at Paauilo Parish Hall following burial. Casual attire. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by sons, Rexy (Sue) Marcelino of Paauilo, Wesley Marcelino of Honokaa and Julian Marcelino Jr. of Paauilo; daughters, Charmaine (Carlos) Hard of Pensacola, Fla., and Juliana Marcelino of Waimea; sister, Antonia M. Villegas of Texas; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Serina Marie Naboa, 44, of Keaau died March 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a member of Sure Foundation Church and Hawaiian Knights Motorcycle Club. Celebration of life at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by husband, Arnel Naboa of Keaau; father, Joseph Riveira Sr. of Hilo; sons, Kaleb, Peyton, Ayden and Kingston of Keaau; daughters, Shania (Anthony Carlos) Rapoza, Paige, Hailey, and Mackenzie of Keaau; brothers, Joseph Riveira Jr., Delfin Riveira of Oahu, David Lee King Jr.; sisters, Jorina (Glen Lefiti Jr.), Aida Naboa and Kiana King of Hilo, Joelene Riveira of Oahu; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
