Craig “Gabby” Fujio Funada, 67, of Hilo died July 7 at home. He was a retired county maintenance worker who owned a general contracting business. Private services held July 26. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by his wife, Phyllis Funada; brother, Glenn Funada; brothers-in-law, Alan (Leanne) Liu and Randal Liu of Kauai; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
John “Johnny Rambo” Eric Gouveia, 62, of Mountain View died July 20 at home. He was a maile picker and fisherman. A celebration of life 10 a.m. to pau Saturday, Aug. 12 at Reeds Bay Beach Park. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by son, John Anthony (Puanani) Furtado; brothers, Albert Gouveia Jr., Michael (Diana Freeman) Gouveia, Peewee (Annie) Gouveia, Bobby Gouveia Sr. and Mark (Monica) Gouveia; sister, Francine (Don) Gonsalves; two granddaughters; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Jefferson Shawn Matthew Huihui, 57, of Kealakekua died June 3 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he was county facility attendant, busboy at the former Keauhou Beach Hotel and avid fisherman. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Maka‘eo Main Event Pavilion in Kailua-Kona. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Casual attire. Survived by companion, Helen Luta of Kealakekua; sons, Lowen (Kristine) Luta of Kailua-Kona, Logan (Jennifer) Luta of Oahu, Jefferson (Ashley) Huihui Jr. of Holualoa and Jaron (Betty) Huihui of Kealakekua; mother, Jeanne Huihui of Kailua-Kona; brother, Stanley (Lynette) Huihui of Kailua-Kona; sister, Cerise Huihui of Kailua-Kona; 11 grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Oahu Mortuary,
Chase Evan Akira Matsumoto, 23, of Keopu died May 20 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a graduate of Kealakehe High School, attended University of Hawaii at Manoa, was a valet at the Outrigger Hotel and avid tennis player. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday Aug. 12, at Daifukuji Soto Mission, 79-7241 Mamalahoa Hwy. in Honalo. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by companion, Jaymie Kunitomo of Kailua-Kona; mother, Cynthia Matsumoto of Keopu; sister, Sydney Mau of Keopu; maternal grandparents, Kumio and Patsy Matsumoto of Keopu; two nieces; aunts, an uncle and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kazuko Mento, 85, of Pepeekeo died June 27 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a retired field representative for Hawaii Medical Service Association and member of Honomu Hongwanji Mission. Private services held. Survived by husband, Robert “Bob” Mento of Pepeekeo; sons, Quince (Joanne) Mento of Papaikou and Ron Mento of Pepeekeo; sister, Miyuki Downes of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Chiori Higa of Los Angeles; two grandsons; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mitsue Osawa Williams, 87, of Hilo died June 3 at home. Born in Yokohama, Japan, she was a homemaker. Private services. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Robert (Stacey) Williams of Hilo; sister, Sumie Saiki of Japan; a granddaughter, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
