Shizuko Akamine, 92, of Hilo died Oct. 13 at home. Born in Olaa, she was a former assistant manager for Finance Factors Ltd., insurance agent for Occidental Underwriters of Hawaii, and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Buddhist Women’s Association,
Shizuko Akamine, 92, of Hilo died Oct. 13 at home. Born in Olaa, she was a former assistant manager for Finance Factors Ltd., insurance agent for Occidental Underwriters of Hawaii, and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Buddhist Women’s Association, Hui Okinawa, Shoshin-Kai Koto Club, Olaa Village Reunion Committee and Hilo High School Class of 1940 Committee. Visitation 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Martha Terao and Alison Akamine of Hilo; sisters, Tomie Higa of Honolulu, Tsuruko Shimabukuro and Amy (Tom) Ban of Hilo; brothers, Eichiro “Joe” Higa of Las Vegas, Douglas (Corinne) Higa of Waimea and Thomas Higa of Honolulu; sisters-in-law, Tsuruko Nakamura of Hilo and Tomiko Ikuta of Honolulu; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dennis “Tutu” Keonaona Kaawa Sr., 66, of Waiohinu died Oct. 13 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a self-employed farmer and fisherman, former cook for Punaluu Village Restaurant and farmer for Ka‘u Orange. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ka‘u Ward. Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Naalehu Community Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Dennis (Mahana) Kaawa Jr. of Panaewa, Daniel (Trina) Kaawa of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates and Derick Kaawa of Waiohinu; daughters, Kimberly Kauwe of Waiohinu and Kristy (Brad) Hughes of Honolulu; brothers, Dave (Tammy) Kaawa Sr. of Kahuku, Larry (Laura) Kaawa of Naalehu and Eric (Kimberly) Kaawa of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates; sisters, Sarah (Matthew) Lazar of Honolulu, Doris Silva of Hilo, Verna Kaawa and Gail Kaawa of Waiohinu, Evon Kaawa of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates and Stephanie (Karl) Mento of Kailua-Kona; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Adolph “Junior” Johansen Jr., 83, of Laupahoehoe died Oct. 2 at home. Born in Ookala, he was a retired caretaker for Manuka State Park, U.S. Army Korean War veteran and member of American Legion. Visitation 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Waikaumalu Park in Ninole for a celebration of life. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Christine Johansen of Laupahoehoe; daughters, Heidi Johansen of Kona, Kandi (David) Johansen of Texas and Tina (Leonard) Johansen of Laupahoehoe; son, Mel (Moana) Johansen of Kona; sisters-in-law, Mary Gomes of Kona, Shirley Moniz of Honokaa and Audrey Johansen of California; brother-in-law, William Gomes of Kona; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lourdes Calabitin Tolentino, 51, of Keaau died Oct. 12 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. employee and member of Keaau Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Keaau Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, lehua section. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Florencio Tolentino of Keaau; sons, Lourence (Maila Naiga) Tolentino and Melvin Tolentino of Keaau, Frodel (Karen) Tolentino of Honolulu; daughter, Lenie Tolentino of Keaau; brothers, Dominador Calabitin, Emeterio Calabitin, Edwin (Evangeline) Calabitin and Nelson Calabitin of the Philippines; sisters, Augustina Calamaan of Hong Kong and Emily (Gregory) Bareng of the Philippines; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
