Harold “HK” Henry Kamekona, 63, of Hilo died Jan. 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a stone mason and member of the Ali‘is Motorcycle Club. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 25) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Nicole (Armando) Juarez-Kamekona and Erin Kamekona of Washington, Ashley Kamekona and Lacy Kamekona of Hilo; sister, Leanne (Lydia) Kamekona of California; five grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Debralyn (Debbie) Nalani Alatan, 68, of Keaau died Jan. 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired state public health nurse who also worked at Treasure Island Eatery and Hilo Medical Group. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Sure Foundation Church in Puna. Service at 10 a.m. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by son, Ivan (Keala) Alatan of Honokaa; daughters, Kelly (Brent) Raymond of Keaau and Kim (DJ) Ka‘auwai White of Kohala; brothers, Calvin (Pohai) Higa of Volcano and Stacy (Jan) Higa of Hilo; sister, Nel (Len) Hazelwood of Oceanside, Calif.; father, Akira Higa of Hilo; grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Joanne Sue Inouye Ikemori, 78, of Hilo died Jan. 21 at a private care home. Born in Ewa, Oahu, she was a retired teacher at Waiakeawaena Elementary School and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and its Buddhist Women’s Association and Hilo Hoyukai. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 24) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 4 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Kenneth Ikemori of Hilo; daughter, Allison (Erik) Zahn of Kirkland, Wash.; son, Reid (Valerie lyn) Ikemori of Honolulu; three grandchildren and a step-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Felipe Domingo Jr., 76, of Keaau died Jan. 25 in Hilo. He was born in Hilo. Celebration of life ceremony 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Hilo Baptist Church, 600 W. Lanikaula St. Gathering in Kailua-Kona on Feb. 18. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuary.com. Survived by mother, Florencia Cabanting Domingo of Hilo; brothers, Perfecto (Tina) Domingo of Hilo, Ernesto (Hannah) Domingo of Kalihi, Oahu, and Eduardo (Veronica) Domingo of Hilo; son, Felipe Domingo III of San Diego; daughters: Laurie Dizol of Las Vegas, Lanelle (Chris) Coleman of Kailua-Kona and Lennifer (Gary) Vidal of Honolulu; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and a step-greatgrandchild. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Arnold “Ano” Kalakini Bannister, 54, of Kealakekua died Feb. 7 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Wahiawa, Oahu, he was a former heavy equipment operator for E.M. Rivera. Services at a later date. Survived by significant other, Davolyn Pama of Kealakekua; daughter, Briana (Precious) Pama of Kealakekua; sons, Kolten (Ashley) Bannister of Hookena and Travis (Kapua) Pama of Kealakekua; mother, Elizabeth Bannister of Kealakekua; sisters, Leonora (Timothy) Walsh of Arizona and Karen (Wray) Ichishita of Kealakekua; brothers, Clinton (Roylynn) Bannister of Hilo, Moke (Tanya) Bannister of Honaunau and Aaron (Heather) Kaiawe of Kona; hanai sister, Tracey Kaiawe; godchildren, Lainie (Jordan) Alapai, Kassie (Michael) Alapai, Caylie Alapai and Tia (Dayton) Alapai; nine grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Frank M. Baker, 66, of Pahoa died Dec. 22, 2023, at home. Born in Boulder, Colo., he was a football coach at Hilo, Waiakea and Kamehameha high schools and was set to retire as an adult correctional officer. Celebration of life 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by son, Saya Baker of the Big Island; brothers, John Baker and Mark Baker of the Big Island, Wes Baker of Colorado. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Bertha Peleuli (Bertelmann) Dement, 94, of Waimea died Jan. 11 at home. Born in Waiohinu, Ka‘u, she was a retired lei maker for Mauna Lani Bay Hote, enjoyed lei making, quilting, lauhala and coconut weaving, and was a member of the Waimea 2nd Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Waimea Ka‘ahumanu Society, Chapter 2. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 17) at the Waimea Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 65-1160 Kapiolani Road, Waimea. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea Cemetery, Mormon Section on Church Road. Aloha attire. Survived by children, Kai (Linda) Kaholokai, Bert (Darlene) Dement, Marilei (Joey) Lindsey and Ann Dement; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Ryan Harrison Kaleookalani Brown, 52, of Naalehu died January 10. Born in Honolulu, he was self-employed in construction. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu. One-year memorial Friday, Jan. 10, in Naalehu. Details at a later date. Survived by wife, Robyn-ann Brown; parents, Audis Leinaala Brown-Dombrigues and Benjamin Brown; son, Ryder Brown; daughters, Rache (Royden) Esperon, Riley-ann Brown and Hailey Brown; brothers, Rance Brown and Bronson Brown; sisters, Lorilynn Pua and Breeanne Brown; two grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

William Clovis Hudman, 74, of Kailua-Kona, Feb. 4 at home. Born in Amarillo, Texas, he was a retired superintendent for the former Hawaii Electric Light Co., U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and member of American Legion. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kona Stake Center in Kailua-Kona. Funeral service at 7 p.m. Burial 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by his wife, Arlene Hudman; daughters, Penny-Lee (Walter) Cho, Patty-Lin Medeiros, Paulene Choy, Pamela (Michael Jr.) Sanchis, Leaianuenue O’Callaghan, Aumekealoha Ha‘awi okapuuwaikapuapauloa (Kalei) Pea; sons, Frank Choy and Joshua (Leesa) Hudman; brother, Ronald Hudman Sr.; sister-in-law, Crestita Hudman; 28 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Reginald Franklin Gomes, 85, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 18 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a pipe fitter, for Royal Construction, Kiewit Pacific, Goodfellow Brothers and Isemoto Contractors, member of Hawaii Laborers Union, NRA, Kona Horseshoe Pitchers Club and St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Visitation 9:15-10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by sons, Stanley Gomes and Benjamin Palani (Robyn Scott) Gomes of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Wendy (Michael) Martinez of Kapaa, Kauai, Linda (James) Taketa and Cindy (Stanford) Santiago of Kailua-Kona; brother, Roland Gomes of Nevada; sister, Joshlyn LaBarr of Oregon; sisters-in-law, Gloria Gomes and Mary Gomes of California; 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Jimmy K.C. Carmichael, 34, of Hilo died Jan. 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kailua-Kona, he was a county maintenance worker. Celebration of life at a later date in Kona. Condolences cards to: Valerie Albo, 242 Punahele St., Hilo, Hi 96720. survived by son, William Enos; mother, Valerie Albos of Hilo; brother, Jeffery ((Vanasa) Delatorre; sister, Pauline Camichael (Tom) Shopay of Kailua-Kona, a niece, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Reginald Franklin Gomes, 85, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 18 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a pipe fitter, for Royal Construction, Kiewit Pacific, Goodfellow Brothers and Isemoto Contractors, member of Hawaii Laborers Union, NRA, Kona Horseshoe Pitchers Club and St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Visitation 9:15-10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by sons, Stanley Gomes and Benjamin Palani (Robyn Scott) Gomes of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Wendy (Michael) Martinez of Kapaa, Kauai, Linda (James) Taketa and Cindy (Stanford) Santiago of Kailua-Kona; brother, Roland Gomes of Nevada; sister, Joshlyn LaBarr of Oregon; sisters-in-law, Gloria Gomes and Mary Gomes of California; 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Adrian “Butch” Takashi Iida, 75, of Hilo died Dec. 28 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired manager for the former Sears in Hilo, teacher at Waiakeawaena Elementary School and U.S. Army Reserve veteran. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Elsie Iida of Hilo; sons, Justin Iida and Jeremy (Ellen Namnama) Iida of Hilo; brothers, Marvin (Jane) Iida and Timothy (Ellen) Iida of Hilo; sister, Jennifer (Terry) Pickeral of Bellingham, Wash.; sisters-in-law, Soonja Iida of Honolulu and Sally (Mark) Asao of Kapolei, Oahu; brothers-in-law, Donald Matsunaga of Redwood City, Calif., Roy (Cleta) Matsunaga of Honolulu and Charles Matsunaga of San Mateo, Calif.; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Sachie Fukuda, 91, of Hilo died Dec. 27 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired executive secretary to the chief of police and member of Church of the Holy Cross in Hilo. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Todd Fukuda of Hilo and Daryl (Catalina) Fukuda of Irvine, Calif.; daughter, Shari (Rick) Wagatsuma of Mililani, Oahu; two granddaughters; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Fujiko Akamatsu, 104, of Kealakekua, died Jan. 8 in Kailua-Kona. She was a former cashier at Oshima Store, a retired kitchen worker at the Kona Community Hospital, and a member of the Daifukuji Soto Mission in Honalo, where visitation will be held 10 a.m. Feb. 10, with funeral to follow at 11 a.m. Survived by daughters Mildred (Stanley) Tromberg of Plantation, Fla., Linda (Samuel) Camp of Honolulu, Phyllis (Solomon) Alani of Kona; son-in-law Rex Bennett of Las Vegas, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Karen Baraoidan, 72, of Papaikou, died Jan. 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a bookmaker. Visitation to be held 3-5 p.m. Feb. 3 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, with prayer service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons Alex (Michelle) Galdones of Hilo, Derek (Cheryl) Sabino of Lanai and Jason (Wendy) Baraoidan of Gardena, Calif.; daughters Francell Garza and Rochelle Guzman of Gardena, Calif., Denise (Robbie) Perkins of Las Vegas, Kierra Bryant of Papaikou and Leah (Roger) Carvalho of Hilo; brothers Neal Macia and Gene Mancia of Hilo; sister Susan Gabris of Honolulu; 15 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Noli Dela Merced Acol, 59, of Keaau, died Dec. 19 in Hilo. Born in the Philippines, he worked as a Department of Transportation bus driver. Celebration of life to be held 1 p.m. Jan. 27 at Zion’s House of Praise Holiness Church. Survived by wife Sandra M. Talbert-Acol, son Isaiah A. J. Acol, fiance Robin A. Travis, daughter Sharay (Edward Patton) Acol, and numerous grandchildren, aunties, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Richard Scott Gribbin, 77, of Hilo, died Jan. 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Trenton, N.J., he was a quality control manager with Jas. W. Glover, Ltd. Prayer service to be held at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Honomu, with funeral service at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 30 at the same location. Final internment to take place at a later date. Casual attire, no flowers. Survived by wife Barbara of the Big Island, daughters Mary and Melanie of California, brother Jon of New Jersey, and three grandsons. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.