Tsuneko Edna Oshima Forcum, 86, of Hilo died May 23 at Queen’s Medical Center. Born in Kealakekua, she was a housewife, an avid gardener, and member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Friends may call at 1 p.m. June 16 at Dodo Mortuary
Tsuneko Edna Oshima Forcum, 86, of Hilo died May 23 at Queen’s Medical Center. Born in Kealakekua, she was a housewife, an avid gardener, and member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Friends may call at 1 p.m. June 16 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel for a 2 p.m. funeral service; Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers. Survived by sons, Joji (Gerrie) Oshima of Hilo and Roy (Charlette) Ramey of Honolulu; daughter, Rusty (Leslie) Iijima of Waikoloa; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary and Dodo Mortuary.
Roy Yoneo Ishihara, 89, of Kona died June 4 at his home in Captain Cook. Born in Oceanside, Calif., he was pastor of several churches throughout Hawaii and California, including Central Kona Union Church (1976-1987) and Kailua Christian Church in Oahu (1957-1965). After retirement he was an avid coffee farmer and continued his ministry by serving as interim pastor at Lanakila Congregational Church, Kahikolu Church, and Haili Congregational Church. Friends may call at 2 p.m. Sunday at Central Kona Union Church in Kealakekua with services starting at 3 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Dorothy Ishihara of Captain Cook; son, Timothy (Melani) Ishihara; daughters, Deborah Ishihara of Los Angeles, Sara (Dale) Addlesberger of Kona, Elizabeth (Matt) Marchak of Los Angeles, Naomi (Larry) Campbell of Austin; brother, Sakae Ishihara of Napa Valley, Calif.; sister, Tish Kawanami of Los Angeles, Calif.; and six granddaughters. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.
Beverly Elaine Shebeck, 81, of Waimea died May 31 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., she was a devout Christian, a homemaker and a former gospel soloist for Eagle’s Nest Church, Glendale Presbyterian Church, Garden Grove Community Church, and numerous other churches throughout California. Friends may call at 1 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Church in Waimea for a celebration of Beverly’s life. Casual attire. Private scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. Survived by daughters, Pamela (Eric) Smith of San Clemente, Calif., Allison (Paul) Ruffing of Waimea; son, Scott (Leonor Valladares) Shebeck of Orlando, Fla.; four granddaughters, two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Rodney Sisneros, 59, of Hilo died Monday, May 21, at home. Born in New Mexico, he served in the U.S. Navy. Private services held. Survived by wife, Deborah “DeeDee” Sisneros of Hilo; mother, Victoria Rene Sisneros of New Mexico; son, Paul Sisneros of Hilo; step-sons, Chance Letreta of Kona, Chad (Robin) Latreta of Kurtistown; daughters, Kejshia Sisneros of Texas, Leighana Sisneros of Colorado; step-daughters, Chantel (Lawrence Kaaumoana) Letreta of Hilo, Jamie (Kawika) Anderson of Hilo; brothers, Bill (Amy) Sisneros of New Mexico, Franco Sisneros of New Mexico; sisters, Dianna (Rusty) Arnold of Arizona, Victoria “Vicky” Sisneros of New Mexico; 18 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo.
