Donna Marie Stickel, 67, of Volcano died Sept. 24 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Newton, N.J., she was a retired chef who worked in numerous restaurants, founder of Friends Feeding Friends in Volcano and member
Donna Marie Stickel, 67, of Volcano died Sept. 24 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Newton, N.J., she was a retired chef who worked in numerous restaurants, founder of Friends Feeding Friends in Volcano and member of Christ Lutheran Church in Hilo. Private services at a later date. Survived by husband, Terry Stickel of Volcano; brother, William King of New Jersey. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Francisco “Iko” Tabajunda, 55, of Waimea died July 8 in Surprise, Ariz. Born in Waimea, he loved hunting, fishing and playing ukulele. Celebration of life services noon Saturday, Oct. 7, at Kawaihae Harbor with scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire; flowers welcome. For more information, call Marlinda Ruiz at 602-585-6882. Survived by wife, Marlinda Ruiz; brothers, Daniel Ablao and Richard Watai; sister, Evelyn Momi Cosit; two stepchildren and three step-grandchildren.
