Luana Pi‘ilani Willis Chow, 76, of Honokaa died June 8 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a former housekeeper for the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Hilton Waikoloa Village, member of the Hawaiian Club and former member of Kaahumanu
Luana Pi‘ilani Willis Chow, 76, of Honokaa died June 8 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a former housekeeper for the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Hilton Waikoloa Village, member of the Hawaiian Club and former member of Kaahumanu Women’s Society. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-noon Saturday (July 15) at Kahilu Town Hall in Waimea. Graveside committal service at 9 a.m. Monday (July 17) at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by son, Dondale Hoover of Hilo; daughters, Nylyne (Boysey) Paulo and Henrietta (Lawrence) Lorenzo of Honokaa and Catherine (J.J.) Chow of Kohala; hanai daughter, Pua (Ranch) Nobriga of Kamuela; brothers, Llewelyn (Loke) Kapela and Rodney (Georgette) Willis of Kailua-Kona and Allen Willis of Oahu; 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alfred Akim Harris, 74, of Hilo died June 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a medical transcriber, professional musician and magician and U.S. Navy veteran. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Wednesday (July 12) at the Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 7 p.m. Urn committal service at 9 a.m. Thursday (July 13) at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 columbarium. Casual attire. Survived by brothers, Chris (Maile) Harris, Richard (Kaipo) Harris, Francis “Macky” Harris and Leroy Jason Harris of Hilo; sister, Winona Ipolani Hai-Kelly (Jordan) Rosado of Pahoa; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kahuwila Randolph Ioane, 86, of Hilo died June 18 at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Yamada &Sons Inc. quarry operator. Visitation 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday (July 18) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Randolph (Myra) Ioane, “Duke” (Brenda) Ioane and Mickey (Pattie) Ioane of Hilo; sisters, Noelani Kapuni and Barbara (William) Manuwa of Hilo; brother, Myles (Rosalyn) Ioane of Tucson, Ariz.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Daniel “Kaniala” aka Johansen Johnasen, 87, of Kurtistown died June 18 at home. Born in Kapapala Ranch, Ka‘u, he was a retired highway construction heavy equipment operator under Larry Ching and member of Sure Foundation Church in Keaau. Friends may call 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday (July 15) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Friends may also call 9-10 a.m. Thursday (July 20) at Mililani Memorial Park (Makai Chapel) on Oahu. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Mililani Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife, Emmaline K. Pahio Johnasen of Kohala; sons, Dean (Adelina) Johnasen of Waianae, Oahu, Dale “Bradda” (Joann Carineo) Johnasen of Kurtistown, Dwayne Daniel “Sunshine” (Kim) Johnasen of Wahiawa, Oahu, and Dane “Hoku” (Wendy) Johnasen of Kapolei, Oahu; hanai son, Alfred (Raeleen) Yadao of Pahoa; daughter, Derede “Cista” Johnasen of Mountain View; sister, Abbie Nery of Honolulu; brother, Richard (Rachel) Johansen of Naalehu; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; cousins, nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Andres “Andy” M. Layus, 89, of Hilo died June 24 at home. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, he was a retired power house operator for the former Ka‘u Sugar Co. Inc., member of Pahoa Church of Christ Iglesia Ni Cristo and U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War (service medal with two bronze stars). Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday (July 12) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors at noon at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Teresita M. Layus of Hilo; daughters, Andrea Kunimura, Adeline Kamahele and Priscilla “Cilla” (Edward) Deperalta of Hilo and Pamela “Mela” (Gene) Akamu of Kailua-Kona; son, Andrew “Andy” Layus of Hilo; sister, Quintina (Juanito) Tolentino of the Philippines; half-sister, Joyce Layus of the Philippines; 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Reverencia Ayaton Manibog, 79, of Kailua-Kona died June 30 at home. Born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, she was a macadamia nut and coffee picker, and macadamia nut sorter at the former Mrs. Fields Factory and member of the Visayan Club. Evening service 5-8 p.m. Friday (July 14) at the Kona Outdoor Circle, 76-6280 Kuakini Highway. Funeral service continues 10 a.m. Saturday (July 15) at the Kona Outdoor Circle. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Carpooling recommended as parking is limited on Kuakini Highway. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by husband, Juanito Manibog of Kailua-Kona; sons, Loy (Sally) Malaqui of Waipahu, Oahu, and Richard (Priscilla) Manibog of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Vicenta (Virgilio Cacayorin) Malaqui and Connie (Mariio Bayani) Malaqui of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Marcelino Ayaton and Rolando Ayaton of the Philippines; sister, Ludivina Rubia of Sacramento, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; niece, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Steven Scott “Big Daddy” Soto, 52, of Hilo died June 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a tile setter. Private services held. Survived by wife, Janice Soto of Hilo; son, Jordan Soto of Hilo; daughter, Jade Soto of Hilo; parents, Stephen and Marjorie Soto of Hilo; brothers, Shane Soto of Florida and Primus Soto of Oregon; mother-in-law, Grace Rapoza of Hilo; brother-in-law, Johnathan (Sharren) Rapoza of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Heather Rapoza and Daphne Shinoda of Hilo; aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
