Granville Yoshina, 70, of Placentia, Calif., died Jan. 4 at University of California at Irvine Medical Center. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired La Habra City School District science teacher. Services held. Survived by his wife, Alice Yoshina of
Bruce “Tony” Adams, 59, of Kurtistown died Jan. 16 at home. Born in Portales, N.M., he was a bookkeeper/accountant. Private services will be held at a later date. Survived by his mother, Lanna Weiland of Atkins, Ark.; sisters, Sharron Adams Byrd of Bentonville, Ark., and Sharlene Adams Haering of Milford, Conn.; one niece; and one nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kelly Jo Fisher, 46, of Waikoloa died Jan. 23 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Deadwood, S.D., she worked as a bartender/server. Friends may call 4-5 p.m. Wednesday at Hapuna Beach. Survived by her husband, Gary D. Fisher of Waikoloa; son, Brandon Fisher of Waikoloa; daughter, Abbie Fisher of Waikoloa; mother, Kay Jung of Waimea; brother, Todd (Peggy) Jung of Mississippi; sisters, Tina Jung of Illinois and Pam Luepkes of Waimea; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo.
David Donald Juna, 1 month, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 30 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Friends may call at 9 a.m. Jan. 11 at the Chapel at Palm Terrace in Kailua-Kona; 1:30 p.m. graveside services at the Hawi County Cemetery. Survived by his parents, Andle and Diana Juna of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Anderson Juna and Urness Juna, both of Kailua-Kona; sister, Emma Juna of Kailua-Kona; paternal grandparents, Kollo and Maria Juna of Kailua-Kona; maternal grandmother, Hanna Benkim of Kailua-Kona; and numerous aunties, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.
Richard “Ricky” John Tavares Jr., 70, of Waimea died Jan. 28 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, he was a cowboy for Parker Ranch and a former heavy-equipment operator. Private services will be held. Condolences may be sent to the Tavares family at P.O. Box 2273 Kamuela, HI 96743. Survived by his wife, Jenny Tavares of Waimea; sons, Richard (Shirley) Tavares III of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Daniel (Christy) Brodbeck Tavares of Captain Cook; hanai son, Steven Cruz of Mountain View; daughters, Lee (Robert) Kealoha Tavares of Ainaloa and Leean (Jerry Ontiveros) Tavares of North Kohala; brother, Moses (Amy) Tavares Sr. of Tacoma, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Granville Yoshina, 70, of Placentia, Calif., died Jan. 4 at University of California at Irvine Medical Center. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired La Habra City School District science teacher. Services held. Survived by his wife, Alice Yoshina of Placentia, Calif.; son, Garrett Yoshina of Placentia, Calif.; daughter, Briana Yoshina of San Diego; brothers, Nelson (Karen) Yoshina of Maui and Dwayne Yoshina of Hilo; sister, Mary Frances (Keith) Higuchi of Oahu. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary, Honolulu.
