Priscilla May Cortez, 61, of Hilo died July 3 at Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. Celebration of life 11 a.m. today at Onekahaha Beach Park pavilion No. 2. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Xavier Cortez of
Priscilla May Cortez, 61, of Hilo died July 3 at Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. Celebration of life 11 a.m. today at Onekahaha Beach Park pavilion No. 2. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Xavier Cortez of Hilo and George Santos of Colorado; daughter, Chanelle (Shandee) Santos of Glenwood; brother, Benjamin Cortez Jr. of Hilo; sisters, Evelyn (Patrick) Norbriga of Mountain View, Caroline Blakely of Hilo, Susan Gattis of Georgia and Sandra (Johnito) Santos of Mountain View; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Genevieve Bertlemann Cran, 87, of Pahala died July 14 at home. Born in Kealakekua, she was co-owner of Kapapala Ranch in Ka‘u and a retired federal secretary. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 13) at Kapapala Ranch. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no loose flowers. Lei welcome. Survived by son, John G. Cran Jr. of Keaau; daughter, Lani (Bill) Petrie of Pahala; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Collins Lee “Buster” Faifai, 54, of Honokaa died July 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a chef at Koele Lodge on Lanai and cook at Hilton Waikoloa Village. Celebration of life noon Saturday (Aug. 13) at Spencer Beach Park. Survived by sisters, Melvina (Chris) Rodrigues of Honokaa and Leihua (Charlie Housington) Lopez of Kansas; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Toshio Hashimoto, 86, of Hilo died July 26 at home. Born in Papaikou, he was a fish cutter for Suisan Fish Market and member of Taishoji Soto Mission. Services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by brother, Shigeo Hashimoto of Honolulu; sister, Ruriko Hatanaka of Tigard, Ore.; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Seiso Kamimura, 92, of Mountain View died July 24 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Mountain View, he was a retired state parks superintendent. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service at 5 p.m. Survived by wife, Mitoyo Kamimura; sons, Russell (Shirley Ann) Kamimura of Mililani, Oahu, Garret (Patricia) Kamimura of Burlington, Wash., David (Joyce) Kamimura of Pearl City, Oahu, and Wesley (Jan) Kamimura of Mountain View; brother, Frederick Kamimura of Honolulu; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Darlene V. Paaluhi, 68, of Kalaoa died July 29 at home. Born in Hakalau, she was a retired Kalanianaole Elementary School teacher and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Honomu Branch and Hawaii State Teachers Association. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 13) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Graveside committal service and burial 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Edwin Paaluhi of Kalaoa; children, Scott Paaluhi of Oahu, Kelli Paaluhi, Kapai Paaluhi, Weston Paaluhi, Shayne Paaluhi, and Sariah Paaluhi of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Mary Andreasen of Gridley, Calif., Elaine Nakatani and Patricia (Herbert) Morimoto of Hilo; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Antone “Tony” Souza, 84, of Keauhou died July 26 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Lihue, Kauai, he was a retired heavy equipment operator and member of Ke Akua Mana Church. Services TBA. For info, call 345-6143. Survived by brother, Edward (Yvonne) Souza of Kauai; sister, Gertrude Johnson of Kauai; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
