Samuel “Sammy Boy” Akaka III, 51, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 9 at the North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a painter for Machin Painting and Decorating, a musician with Natural High, All G, Generous Thieves and Keleo,
Samuel “Sammy Boy” Akaka III, 51, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 9 at the North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a painter for Machin Painting and Decorating, a musician with Natural High, All G, Generous Thieves and Keleo, and he was a member of Pacific Island Fitness and Living Stones Church. Friends may call at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club at Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona for a memorial service. Casual attire. No flowers. Survived by daughter, Kawai Akaka of Waimea; mother, Dora (Robert) Aio-Leamons of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Bernard Akaka of Kailua-Kona, Eugene (Amanda) Barnes of Missouri; sisters, Celestine Dugay of North Carolina, Cathleen Akaka of Kailua-Kona; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Linda Simone Breithaupt, 69, of South Point Road died Oct. 3, at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Pahala, she was a retired educational assistant for the Department of Education at Ka‘u High School and a member of the Naalehu Assembly of God. Friends may call Saturday at the Naalehu Assembly of God. Memorial Service at 9 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Gordon Breithaupt of Waiohinu and Gregory (Florence) Breithaupt of Pahoa; brothers, Harry Ballesteros of Naalehu and Patrick Ballesteros of South Point Road; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
George “Kino” Kinoulu Kahanahui, 88, of Kalaoa, Kona, died Oct. 9 at his residence. Born in North Kona, he was a carpenter foreman for Charles Banco, a foreman for Hawaiian Dredging Company, helped build the former Hyatt Regency Hotel and worked as a ranch hand for the Huehue Ranch. Friends may call at 8 a.m. Saturday at Hale Hoomalu at 75-5785 Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona, next to Kona Mazda and Credit Union Hawaii; 10 a.m. memorial service. Casual attire. No flowers. Survived by sons, George (Nohokula) Kahananui of Kalaoa, Aaron (Nadeen) Kahananui of Kona; brothers, Valentine (Elizabeth) Ako of Wailua, Kauai, Reynold Ako of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Lily Jane Nunies of Honolulu, Elizabeth Maluihi Lee of Kalaoa, Elaine Ako-Spencer of Honolulu, Emma Ako-Conjugacion of Honolulu; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kimiyo Kondo, 96, of Kealakekua died Aug. 26 at her caregiver’s residence. Born in Captain Cook, she was a homemaker and a member of Kona Hongwanji Mission. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Ellen Kondo and Elaine Rabacal, both of Honolulu; a granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nathan “Nate” Daniel Little, 39, Ocean View, died Oct. 15 at his residence. Born in Minot, N.D., he was a carpenter. Service to be held at St. Joseph of Petersburg Orthodox Church in Boring, Ore. Survived by wife, Gina Marie Little of Ocean View; daughters, Anna Little, Airial Vega-Little and Thaisia Little, all of Ocean View; parents, Gerald and Marlene Little of Milton, Wash.; brother, Aaron Little of Tacoma, Wash.; sisters, Naomi (Ray) Brown of Federal Way, Wash., Angel Little of Milton, Wash.; hanai brothers, Austin Koehler of Federal Way, Wash., Edwin (Yasmin) Brooks of Federal Way, Wash., Lawrence Moore of Tacoma, Wash.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Harold Toshio “Capt.” Oie, 91, of Honolulu died Sept. 27 at Queen’s Medical Center. Born in Hakalau, he was an Army captain and served in World War II and the Korean War with the Military Intelligence Specialist Unit. Private services held. Survived by wife, Kazuyo Oie; son, Myron (Sharon) Oie; daughters, Stephanie (Wallace) Asato, Chiaki Oie; daughter-in-law, Leatrice Oie; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Joel (Faye) Oie; and sisters, Hisako Yokomizo, Gail (Hiroaki) Sakata, Betty (Yoshiaki) Hamamoto of Hilo, Esther (Frank) Toves of Honolulu.
The family of Talifiaai “Taalo Tausala” Tala-Pola says flowers are welcome. Incorrect information appeared in Sunday’s Tribune-Herald.
