Obituaries for October 18

James “Lee” Rudolph, 66, of Waipio Valley died June 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Austin, Texas, he was a U.S. Navy veteran during the Vietnam War. Memorial celebration 2 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 22) at his residence in Waipio Valley. Casual attire. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by brother, Charles (Lori) Rudolph of Austin; nieces and nephews.

James Dias Souza, 73, of Honokaa died Sept. 10 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Honokaa, He was retired from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 22) at Kahilu Town Hall in Waimea. Casual attire. Survived by son, Michael Souza of Terre Haute, Ind.; daughter, Julie Vazquez-Souza of San Diego; brothers, Adrian Souza of Keaau and Clifford (Shirley) Souza of Hilo; sisters, Bernie Souza of Hilo and Marie Ho of Honokaa; three grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Richard Gordon Vallance, 79, of Hilo died July 6 at Hilo Medical Center. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. An Inurnment service at noon Friday (Oct. 21) at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. No known survivors.

Sanford Yasutaro Yanagi, 91, of Hilo died Sept. 26 at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Holualoa, he was a retired district state tax administrator, U.S. Army World War II veteran, 442nd Regimental Headquarters, former member of the U.S. Army Reserve and member of New Hope Church. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). No flowers. Survived by sons, Randall (Sharon) Yanagi of Honolulu, Gary (Leah) Yanagi and Tracy (Lori) Yanagi of Hilo; brother, Raymond (Doris) Yanagi of Kona; sister-in-law, Yvonne Souza of Hilo; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.