Ryan Takeo Arasato, 38, of Hilo died May 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a Christian missionary, professional baseball umpire and teacher. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday (June 11) at Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel in Honolulu. Celebration
Ryan Takeo Arasato, 38, of Hilo died May 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a Christian missionary, professional baseball umpire and teacher. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday (June 11) at Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel in Honolulu. Celebration of life at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Julie Arasato of Hilo; sons, Andrew Arasato and Hunter Arasato of Hilo; parents, Alvin and Dawn Arasato of Honolulu; brothers, Casey (Nga) Arasato and Isaac (Katie) Arasato of Honolulu; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Carolyn Sue “Liko” Harp, 60, of Hilo died May 23 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Honolulu, she was an aloha ‘aina. Celebration of life at a later date in Hilo. Leave a voice message at 339-2330 for more information. Survived by partner, Ku‘uipo Kumai of Hilo; daughter, Glendalyn Pua (Gabe Schiszler) Harp of Hilo; brothers, Ben Nihi of Kauai, Alan (Malia) Nihi of Hilo, Isaac D. (Tammy) Harp Jr. of Waimea, John A. Harp and Donald R. Harp of Maui; sisters, Wanda Mae (Troy) Chapman of Farmerville, La., and Sheila (Tom) Hibbs of Kona; one grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shizue Imade, 84, of Hilo died May 18 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in the Philippines, she was a homemaker and member of Kurtistown Jodo Mission. Services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Kameichi Imade of Hilo; daughter, Naomi Matsuura of Japan; son, Koji Yoshimura of Japan; brothers, Hajime Suzuki and Masami Suzuki of Japan; sister, Yoshi Yamada of Okinawa; brothers-in-law, Nobuichi (Saeko) Imade of Hilo and Matsushi Imade of Los Angeles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
George Keoki Paaluhi, 66, of Pahala died May 18 at home. Born in Pahala, he was a retired field equipment operator for The Royal Hawaiian Orchards, employee of the former Ka‘u Sugar and Ka‘u Agribusiness and volunteer supervisor for Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council Mana Opio youth program. Visitation 8-11 a.m. Friday (June 10) at River of Life Assembly of God, 96-2345 Paauau St., Pahala. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Private burial at a later date. Aloha attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by wife, Vicki Paaluhi of Pahala; daughters, Keona (Paris Marques) Paaluhi and Kolina (Roscoe Young) Paaluhi of Pahala; hanai son, Austin Galigo of Kona; hanai daughter, Helena Sesson of Pahala; brother, Robert (Nora) Kaaua of Hilo; sister, Grace Kaaua of Pahala; brothers-in-law, Guy (Sherraine) Sesson of Pahala, Eric (Leeann) Sesson of Ocean View and Dane (Charmaine) Sesson of Naalehu; sisters-in-law, Fay (Nixon) Jack of Hilo and Michele (Ronald Jr.) Galigo of Kona; one grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Johannen Joseph Poche Jr., 80, of Pahoa died May 18 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired construction laborer for Hawaiian Dredging and member of Hawaii Laborers Union Local 368. Private services at a later date. Survived by wife, Sandra Lee Poche of Pahoa; sons, Johannen J. Poche III of California and Darryl Wilson of Oregon; stepson, Patrick Joseph Silva (Loriann) Sampaio of Honolulu; daughter, Nicole Helen (Lot) Mahiai of Nanakuli, Oahu; stepdaughters, Lorelee K. Sampaio and Terry L. (Steven) Lopez of Honolulu; brother, Manuel Poche of Honolulu; sister, Leanna Goya of Arizona; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ruben Kiyoshi Randall-Johnston, 27, of Waimea died May 30. Born in Honolulu, he was a chef. Memorial services 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Spencer Beach Park. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Michele; son, Angelo Randall-Johnston of Waimea; daughter, Eva Marie Randall-Johnston of Waimea; father, Bruce Johnston of Seattle; mother, Anita (Larry) Packer of Waimea; brother, Takashi Randall-Packer of Waimea. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Mary B. Rosa, 95, of Hilo died May 26 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Honohina, she was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Thursday (June 9) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Urn burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Ilima Section. Survived by sons, Richard Tadio and Eugene Tadio of Honokaa, Ernest R. Tadio and James Tadio of Hilo; daughter, Caroline (Joe) Correa of Hilo; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
