Abraham “Puhipau” Ahmad Jr., 78, of Naalehu died Feb. 9. Born in Hilo, he was a Hawaiian Kingdom patriot, documentary filmmaker with Na Maka o ka ‘Aina dedicated to enlightening the world about Hawaiian history, sovereignty and aloha ‘aina, and
Abraham “Puhipau” Ahmad Jr., 78, of Naalehu died Feb. 9. Born in Hilo, he was a Hawaiian Kingdom patriot, documentary filmmaker with Na Maka o ka ‘Aina dedicated to enlightening the world about Hawaiian history, sovereignty and aloha ‘aina, and member of Kamehameha Schools class of 1955. Memorial 10 a.m. Friday, March 25, at ‘Iolani Palace in downtown Honolulu. Donations suggested to Na Maka o ka ‘Aina, www.HawaiianVoice.com. Survived by wife and co-producer, Joan Lander; sister, Halawe Bohreer; brother, Harrub Ahmad Houssein; sons, Eleu (Nina) Puhipau, Kaiana (Judi) Ahmad and Vernon (Pua) Niau Puhipau; former wife, Aulani Ahmad; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Phyllis Arthur, 83, of Volcano died Feb 20. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired supervisor for LSG Sky Chef, American Airlines. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Cemetery. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by brother, William Arthur; grandnieces, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Thomas A. Callero, 48, of Waikoloa died March 3. Born in Seattle, he was a bartender. Survived by wife, Jodie Callero of Waikoloa; children, Kanai Kaaihili, Kali Callero and Stephanie Callero of Waikoloa; parents, Gary and Mary Lou Callero of Washington, brother, Robert Callero of Seattle; sister, Jennifer Callero of Seattle. Celebration of life 8 a.m. Sunday (March 13) at Lava Lava Beach Club. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.
Linda Marie Kuanoni, 64, of Hilo died March 8 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama facility. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday (March 16) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Wayne Kuanoni Sr. of Hilo; daughter, Christine Kuanoni of Hilo; son, Wayne (Jennifer) Kuanoni Jr. of Hilo; brothers, Robert (Rebecca “Becky”) Pacheco of Pepeekeo and Douglas Pacheco of Hilo; sisters, Shirley (Bal) Pacheco of California, Betty (Henry) Fortin and Dolly Jean (Wayne) Pavao of Keaau, Peggy Pacheco of Hilo; two grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
The late Theodore Guerpo was survived by, among others, brother-in-law, Rueben Bumanglag. His name was omitted from an obituary published Wednesday.
Jennifer Mills, companion of the late Keith Bragdon, lived in Volcano. An incorrect hometown was listed in an obituary published Wednesday.
