Carol Jean Amaral, 69, of Naalehu died Feb. 7 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Pahala, she was a cafeteria worker for Naalehu Elementary School, cook for Kilauea Military Camp and a Hana Hou Restaurant, factory worker for Mac Farms, educational
Carol Jean Amaral, 69, of Naalehu died Feb. 7 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Pahala, she was a cafeteria worker for Naalehu Elementary School, cook for Kilauea Military Camp and a Hana Hou Restaurant, factory worker for Mac Farms, educational assistant for Pahala Elementary School, receptionist for Ka‘u Family Health Center, babysitter and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Ka‘u Roping &Riding Association and Naalehu Senior Citizens. Visitation 7:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 27) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Naalehu. Funeral mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Naalehu Community Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Paula (Felix) Tailon and Tammy (Ralph) Kaapana of Naalehu; brother, Robert (Colleen) Pestano of Hilo; sisters, Angeline Moniz and Mary Louise Apo of Hilo, Aileen (Robert) Mattos of Ocean View; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Margaret Elizabeth Blackmer, 90, of Kurtistown died Jan. 22 at home. Born in San Bernardino, Calif., she was a retired teacher for Hilo Union School and taught at numerous Hilo schools. Visitation 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 27) at Hilo Missionary Church, 1044 Komohana St. Service at 4:30 p.m. Graveside urn committal service noon Monday, Feb. 29, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire; flowers welcome. Survived by daughter, Dania Blackmer of Volcano; brother, Warren Perry of San Diego; sister-in-law, Leila Perry of San Bernardino; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild; two nieces and two nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jon Keiji Hayashi, 46, of Hilo died Feb. 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he worked for T H Y &Associates and was a scoutmaster for Higashi Hongwanji Boy Scouts Troop 78. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 27) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by mother, Misae Hayashi of Hilo; brother, Gary (Kelly) Hayashi of Huachuca City, Ariz.; sister, Kristine (Brice) Takata of Hilo; a niece, two nephews, aunts, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Doris Jean Jacober (nee Lund), 92 of Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Waikoloa, died Jan. 26, 2016, in Freedom Plaza, Peoria, Ariz. She was a Realtor and former president of Kona Board of Realtors. Graveside committal services noon Wednesday (Feb. 24) at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery in Kailua-Kona. Survived by daughter, Melora Jacober of Georgetown, Texas; son, Frank E. Jacober Jr. of Vernon Hills, Ill.; sister, Kay Peter of Chapel Hill, N.C. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sheriann “Shaggy Boo” Kuuipo Soares, 38, of Papaikou died Jan. 19 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a caregiver. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 27) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 7 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by son, Trysten Soares of Hilo; parents, Robert and Bernadette Soares of Papaikou; sisters, Bernadine Paasch and Junedale Rios of Hilo, Francine (George) Paasch of Ainaloa, Geri (Robin) Heu of Glenwood; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Parley Ulpiano Keahi “Bear” Tajon, 69, of Pepeekeo died Feb. 5 at home. Born in Hakalau, he was a retired state Highways Division heavy equipment operator, U.S. Army veteran and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints, Honomu Branch and Koa Puna Motorcycle Club. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday (Feb. 26) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Graveside dedicatory service 9 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 27) at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire. Survived by wife, Sandra “Sandy” Tajon of Pepeekeo; daughter, Marsi Maile (Henani) Enos of Kurtistown; sons, Jared Tajon of Maui, Nathan (Sherilyn) Tajon of Pepeekeo and Ben Keahi Tajon of Hakalau; brothers, Francis (Terry) Tajon of Hilo and Saffrey (Deborah) Tajon of Keaau; sisters, Dolores (Gilbert) Bugado and Clarisse (Tommy) Ishimine of Hilo; brother-in-law, Michael (Bev) Malan of Washington; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joseph “Joe” Allen Wahl, 58, of Hilo died Feb. 18. Born in New Orleans, he was a registered nurse. No services. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by daughter, Caitlin Elizabeth Wahl of Portland Ore., sister, Adrienne Namohala of Hilo, sister. Leigh Humphrey of El Centro Calif.; two aunts; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Rosemarie Lehua Wilson, 64, of Kurtistown died Feb. 15 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a hairdresser and elder of Kurtistown Assembly of God Church. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 27) at Kurtistown Assembly of God Church, 17 Volcano Road, Kurtistown. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by husband, William Kealoha Wilson of Kurtistown; sons, David K. (Brandi M.K.) Wilson of Ainaloa, Landis H. (Vivian) Wilson and James K. Waltjen; daughters, Candace L. (Peter) Concepcion, Crystal L. (Lei) Wilson of Kurtistown, Brianna K. (Nick) Wilson and Annie K. (Pat) Wilson; brother, Chris (Selia) Keim; sisters, Maxine Keim, Yvonne Keim and Nina (Danny) Shervington;
two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
