Martin Day Charlot, 79, of Pahoa died Oct. 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a renowned artist, muralist and filmmaker. Known for murals including the Disney Aulani, “Stars in Paradise” at the former Consolidated Theater and “Hawaiian Folkways” at McDonald’s and children’s books including “Sunnyside Up,” “Felicia” and “Once Upon a Fishhook.” Celebrations of life Saturday (Oct. 19) at his Pahoa home and Saturday, Oct. 26, at the family’s Kahala, Oahu, home. RSVP to Kawena@KawenaCharlot.com. No flowers. Memorial donations to the gofundme.com page titled “Help Martin Charlot &His Children through this tragic time.” Survived by children, Kawena, Kekoa, Kumalu and Kipano Charlot. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Helen DeLuz Figuera, 96, of Paauilo died Sept. 23 at the Villas at St. Franci in Honolulu. She was a homemaker known for her sweetbread. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Mass at 10 a.m. Graveside service 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Burial to follow. Survived by son, Jeffery (Diana) Souza Dias of Paauilo; daughters, Susan (Roger Sr.) Wood of Kalopa, Gail Dias of Papaaloa, Sheila Souza Dias and Karen Heidenfeldt of Paauilo; brothers, Antone DeLuz Jr. and Rogers (Donna) DeLuz of Paauilo; sisters, Geraldine (George) Tavares of Papaaloa and Bernadette (William) Ferreira of Kalopa; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; hanai sons and daughters; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Calvin Katushi Hayashi, 73, of Pahoa died Sept. 12 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired anthurium breeder, owner of Midori Farms and U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Cary Hayashi of Hilo; daughter, Sara (Tyler Yee) Hayashi of Lihue, Kauai; brother, Norman Hayashi of Hilo; sisters, Hazel (Owen) Nakano of Hilo and Joy (Rodney) Akiyama of Kaneohe, Oahu; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Raphael “Fro” Keli‘iheleho‘okahi Kaupu Jr., 50, of Keaau died Oct. 6 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a truck driver for Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaii, coach for New Hope-Hilo baseball team and Keaau High School softball Team, and paddler with Hui Wa‘a o Waiakea Canoe Club. Celebration of life 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Kaupu home, 273 Baker Ave. in Hilo. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Meilani Kaupu of Keaau; father Raphael (Sandy Cox) Keli‘iheleho‘okahi Kaupu Sr.; mother, Johnette (Eric Higuchi) Haunani Yuk Lun Pakele; son, Landon Pestano of Keaau; daughters, Leila (Kaynen) Tolentino, Lilia Kaupu, Tiani Kaupu, Mya Kaupu and Kiara Kaupu of Keaau; brother, Kyle Higuchi of Las Vegas; hanai sisters Christina (Liz) Marcinkowski and Jessica (Jimmy) De Reis of Mountain View; two granddaughters; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Atheny Navalta, 66, of Laupahoehoe died Sept. 25 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in La Union, Philippines, he was a landscaping supervisor at the Hilton Waikoloa Village and dedicated family man. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Laupahoehoe. Mass/memorial service at 6 p.m. Survived by wife, Cecilia Patiño Navalta; daughter, Rose Anne Navalta; son, Neil Philip Navalta; mother, Felismina Navalta; brother, Alex Navalta; sisters, Perlita Agus, Estella Navalta, Jean Go, Armi Navalta and Nancy Lopez. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Carmena Otomo, 80, of Hilo died Aug. 7 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Mountain View, she was a retired public elementary school teacher, substitute teacher for St. Joseph Elementary, private tutor and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Private services held. Survived by husband, Walter “Wally” Otomo; children: Russell (Julie-Ann Hanapi-Daog) Daog, Jeffrey (Sheryl) Daog, Michele (Trey) Hanson and Peter Daog; brother, Fernando (Lani) Castro; sister, Margareta DeCurtis; brother-in-law, Ralph Atkins; sisters-in-law, Shirley Castro and Doris Castro; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
