Noel Eric Martin Sr., 53, of Ahualoa died Jan. 15 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Honokaa, he was a graduate of Honokaa High and Intermediate School. He had worked as a truck driver for Hamakua Sugar
Eli Martin Caton, 19, of Kurtistown died Jan. 29 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Lihue, Kauai. Private services held. Survived by father, Jon (Jennifer) Caton of Florida; mother, Catherine Seaquist of Kurtistown; brother, Makana La’akea Caton of Kailua-Kona; sister, Heather Nicole Caton of California; grandparents, Tom and Mary Ann Tomaro of California, Paul Martin of Nevada, Dorothy Martin of California; numerous aunties, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
Fumie Kobata, 93, of Hilo died Jan. 28 at the Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Papaikou, she was the retired owner of the former KK’s Place, KK Tei Restaurant and KK’s Pantry, and was a member of the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and its Buddhist Women’s Association. Private services. No flowers; no koden. Survived by sons, Paul Kobata of Honolulu, Ben (Jocelyn) Kobata of Hilo; brothers, Takashi (Hazel) Takemoto of Papaikou, Shizuo Takemoto of Hilo, Kiyoshi (Setsuko) Takemoto of Papaikou; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hannah Hasuyo Makainai Like, 94, of Papaikou died Feb. 4. at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honomu, she was a retired papaya packer with the former Mr. Papaya Co. She was also a member of Haili Congregational Church and the Papaikou Senior Citizens. Friends may call Friday at the Homelani Memorial Park for a graveside committal service. Casual attire. Survived by brother-in-law, Edward (Lorraine) Like of Carson City, Nev.; sister-in-law, Josephine Kong of Papaikou, Aloha (Zane) Northam of Papaikou, Thelma Like of Murray, Utah; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Noel Eric Martin Sr., 53, of Ahualoa died Jan. 15 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Honokaa, he was a graduate of Honokaa High and Intermediate School. He had worked as a truck driver for Hamakua Sugar Co., Isemoto Construction, Mihara Transfer and Pacific Waste; a mechanic for Blue Hawaii Helicopters; and a cowboy at Nobriga Ranch. Service to be held at New Hope Waimea on Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by sons, Hylan (Jackie) Galinato-Martin of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Tyson (Nycole) Martin of Hilo, Joey (Azrie) Martin of Hilo, and Noel “JR” E. Martin Jr. of Hilo; sisters, Darilyn Revell of Pahoa and Lisa-Marie Martin of Pahoa; brothers, Dennis (Leona) Martin Jr. of Waimea and Dwight (Midge) Martin of Kealakekua; uncle, Angus Chong of Honokaa; aunts, Ethel Andrade of Kamuela, Deanna Luahiwa of Honolulu, Myrna Featheran of Honolulu, Vivian Kubo of Hilo and Thelma Martin of Honokaa; 11 grandchildren; 13 nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins.
