Obituaries for September 20
Kirk Cunningham, 54 of Hawaii Island died Aug. 30. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Obituaries for September 18
Andrea Nohealani Avenue, 58, of Kailua-Kona died May 9 in Kealakekua. She was the county Parks and Recreation maintenance supervisor for North and South Kona. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, Ke Ola Pu‘uhonua, 95-5462 Mamalahoa Hwy. in Naalehu. Survived by husband, Leonard Avenue of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Torie (Kamaki) Merola of Ocean View; son, Bronson Avenue of Kailua-Kona; brother, Demetrius Oliveira of Ka‘u; sisters, Norma (Paul Book) Oliveira of Ocean View and Lovelyn (Patrick) Alapai of Kailua-Kona; eight grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 17
Robert Joseph Hughes, 73, of Volcano died Sept. 2. Born in Cumberland, Md., he was a bed-and-breakfast proprietor. Celebration of life potluck 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Namakanipaio Campgrounds in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Please text his wife, Susan if you’re attending. Survived by wife, Susan Hughes of Volcano; sisters, Marylou Hughes of Florida and Candance Seidl of North Carolina; stepsons, Chris Kraus of Hilo, Elliott Kraus of New York, Peter Kraus of Waianae, Oahu, and Dan Kraus of Washington. Arrangements by Dignity Memorial.
Obituaries for September 16
Jess Kalani Lambert, 67, of Pahoa died June 14 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was the owner of Island Gutters of Hawaii, a former Hawaii County police officer, security guard at Pahoa District Park and employed at Transportation Security Administration. Celebration of life 4:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Hawaiian Shores Community Center (Stables), 15-859 Kahakai Blvd. in Pahoa. Condolences to: 15-2706 Kawakawa St., Pahoa, HI 96778. Survived by wife, Yvette Puamana Lambert of Pahoa; children, Ka‘iini (Jared) Kalua of Pahoa, Pumehana Dutro of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Keawe Dutro of Oahu, Aaron Lambert-Asing of Waimea, Jennifer (Frank) Lambert of Dublin, Calif., Ku‘upua Lambert of Renton, Wash., Robert (Kelli) Lambert of Lakewood, Wash., Pearl Lambert of Pahoa, Bernard Lambert of Lakewood and Crystal (Chase) Lunsford of Kurtistown; siblings, Robertine (Gerod) Victorine of Pahoa, Dennis Lambert, John (Gay-Ann) Lambert, Jimmy Lambert of Kaneohe and Jacob (Gina) Lambert of Kaneohe, Oahu; 21 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 15
Robert Pamplona Barba, 82, of Pahala died Apr. 17 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired welder and union representative for the former Ka‘u Sugar Co., a former football coach at Ka‘u High School, also coached boxing, basketball, baseball and track, started the Ka‘u Greensands Boxing Club and the Pahala Chargers Pop Warner team, inductee of the Big Island Sports Hall of Fame and U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran. Visitation 11 a.m.-noon Saturday (Sept. 21) at Pahala Community Center. Memorial service at noon. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Sonya (Roger) Carvalho of Hilo, Sophia (Pernell) Hanoa and Denise (Raleigh) Peralta of Pahala; son-in-law, Joseph Gonsalves of North Kulani; sisters, Geraldine (Al) Villamor and Ethel Takushi of Oahu, Leonora (Carlos) Millandez of California and Virginia (Ian) Kaye of Washington state; sister-in-law, Beverly Barba of Washington state; 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 12
Katherine “Kathy” Souza Hirayama, 89, of Hilo died Sept. 9 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Olaa, she was co-owner of Hirayama Brothers Electric, a member of CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, International Longshore and Warehouse Union chairperson, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. floor supervisor, Kanoelehua Industrial Area Association president and board member, Hilo Medical Center board member and member of Kiwanis Hilo, Red Hat Society, Hawaii Paroling Authority, and involved in Hawaii politics at all levels. Visitation 2:30-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 4 p.m. Casual attire; no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Melva S. Hirayama of Hilo; children, Eugene Knaga Jr. of Florida, Cheryl Knaga of Georgia, Karlene (Rich) Hirayama-Kelsch of Colorado, Kelly Hirayama-Watkins of New York, James (Emily) Hirayama, Mel Brian (Sharla “Pua”) Hirayama and Blue Tammy (Jeremiah “Kekoa”) Hirayama-Augustine of Hilo; siblings, Eleanor Eggleston of Virginia and Shirley Acol of Keaau; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 11
Dolores “Dee” Susan Arurang, 73, of Hilo died Sept. 7 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a cook for K’s Drive-In and the former Dick’s Coffee House. No services. Survived by, son, Pelly Arurang Jr. of Hilo; daughters, Dorothy (Branon Perreira) Arurang-Perreira of Hilo and Regina Arurang of Washington; brother, Clifford (Elizabeth) Serrao of Panaewa; six grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 10
Julio “Johnny” Lucas Carlos, 95, of Pahoa died Aug. 5 at home. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired farmer for Puna Flowers &Foliage, laborer for the former Puna Sugar Co., landscaper and maintenance worker. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (Sept. 20) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Casual attire. Survived by children, Robert (Agnes) Carlos of Waimea, Mila Becker of Virginia, Rose (Alan) Takahata of Nevada, Remey (Charles) De Leon of California, Ronella (Gregory) Bidad of Pahoa and Rebecca (Gilbert) Javier of Nevada; daughter-in-law, Zenaida Carlos of Waikoloa; brother, Melecio Carlos, Sr. of Kailua-Kona; 13 grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 8
Susan Ann Piilani Cabral-Kendrick, 62, of Kankakee, Ill., died July 1. She was born in Hilo. Private celebration of life at a later date. Survived by husband, Donald Kendrick of Kankakee; son, Keanu Kendrick of Kankakee; sisters, Blanche (Patrick) Pestana of Honolulu and Diana (Josevata Naikidi) Andreas of Hilo; brothers, Charles (Sharon) Cabral and Melvin Cabral of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by LAX Mortuary of Kankakee, Ill., and Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 6
Shelsa “Chacha” Gale Pili Aloha Bush, 41, of Hilo died July 23 at home. She was born in Honolulu. Celebration of life 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Onekahakaha Beach Park, Pavilions 2 and 3. Service at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Casual or beach attire. Survived by husband, Taylor Tahara of Hilo; daughter, Dhallys Nahoku of Hilo; mother, Althea “Gummy” Bush of Keaau; brother, Clint (Grace) Bush of Keaau; hanai parents, Paul “Pop Pop” and Donna Moffett of Hilo; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 5
Tevita Puloka Haunga, 75, of Laupahoehoe died Aug. 3 in Salt Lake City. Born in Tonga, he was a retired general contractor and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 9-10:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honomu Ward. Casual attire. Funeral service 11 a.m.- noon. Private burial to follow. Survived by wife, Sharman of Laupahoehoe, HI, sons, Keala (Heather) Haunga of Lehi, Utah, Bronson (Nalani) Haunga of Hamakua, Viliam (Natalie) Haunga of Kaumana and Tylan (Hau) Haunga of Hilo; daughter, Tevai (Sione) Hausia of Hayward, Calif.; 24 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 4
William Franklin (Bill) Eger, 89, of Hilo died Aug. 16 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, he was a journalist for the former Atlanta Journal, the former New York Herald Tribune, United Press International and Texas radio, a speechwriter for California Democrats, with wife, K.T. Cannon-Eger, operated the former Cannon and Eger Public Relations, helped form the Maui and Hawaii Island Economic Development Boards and Friends of Lili‘uokalani Gardens, was educated at Texas Tech and the University of Chicago and was a member of Puna Hongwanji Mission, the Maui and Big Island Press Clubs, the Rotary in Maui and Hilo and was president of the Navy League in Hilo. His hobbies included golf, gardening and building ship models. Visitation 10-10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Puna Hongwanji Mission in Keaau. Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Puna Hongwanji Mission, Hawaii Care Choices or Friends of Lili‘uokalani Gardens. Survived by wife, K.T. Cannon-Eger; daughter Denise (Beck) Borges of Austin, Texas; son, retired Army Lt. Col. William Burl (Anita Ho) Eger of Portland, Ore., three granddaughters; cousins, nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 2
Emmress Ann Harpole, 75, of Hilo died July 29 at home. Born in Molokai, dhe was a retired prep cook for the former Isle’s Café. Private services. Survived by husband, Freddie “Buster” Harpole; son, Shane (Kehau) Harpole; daughters, Sandy (Al Gomes) Dacayanan and Stacy (Jason) Tomlin; sister, Yolanda (James) Cormier; brother, Charman (Harrilyn) Aiwohi; sister-in-law, Faye Yamauchi; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 1
Fumie Christine Cabral, 96, of Hilo died Aug. 26 at a private care home in Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was retired. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Section 4. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Yvonne (Rodney) Oshiro of Hilo and Annette (Milton) Terazono of Kona; son, Randy (Susan) Cabral of Volcano; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 29
Michael “Mike” Preston Everett, 85, of Mountain View died July 22 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo. Born in Mooney Creek, Kan., he was a U.S. Navy retiree and Vietnam War veteran, employee of the former Burns International Security and Molokai General Hospital and member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3830 and Big Island Coin Club. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Ivonne Tengan Everett of Mountain View; sons, Paul (Raimee) Everett of Mountain View, Kimo Everett of Indianola, Iowa, and Keith Everett of Mountain View; daughter, Trudi (Kyle Toma) Everett of Hilo; sister, Candace “Candy” (Donald) Winterscheidt of Aurora, Colo.; brothers, Patrick (Helen) Everett Sr. of Centennial, Colo., Gary (Marilyn Michales) Everett of Naples, Fla., and Jack “Butch” Everett of Sugar Lake, Mo.; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 27
Robert Jule Dehmer, 94, of Captain Cook died May 18 at Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Newark, N.J., he was a mechanic for Royal Hawaiian Air Service and member of Screen Actors Guild. Inurnment 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Survived by sons, Walter “Kimo” (Debrah) Dehmer of Honaunau, Lynn (Sunny) Dehmer of Kukuihaele, Robert Dehmer of Ka‘u and Ricky Dehmer of Hilo; daughter. Gail Dehmer of Mountain View; 14 grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 26
Michael “Mike” Preston Everett, 85, of Mountain View died July 22 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo. Born in Mooney Creek, Kan., he was a U.S. Navy retiree and Vietnam War veteran, employee of the former Burns International Security and Molokai General Hospital and member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3830 and Big Island Coin Club. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Ivonne Tengan Everett of Mountain View; sons, Paul (Raimee) Everett of Mountain View, Kimo Everett of Indianola, Iowa, and Keith Everett of Mountain View; daughter, Trudi (Kyle Toma) Everett of Hilo; sister, Candace “Candy” (Donald) Winterscheidt of Aurora, Colo.; brothers, Patrick (Helen) Everett Sr. of Centennial, Colo., Gary (Marilyn Michales) Everett of Naples, Fla., and Jack “Butch” Everett of Sugar Lake, Mo.; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 25
Martin Bergado Ellazar Sr., 102, of Kurtistown died Aug. 7 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines, he was an independent papaya farmer and a retired as a lab assistant for the former Olaa Sugar Plantation. Visitation 9:30-10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 31) at Ballard Family Mortuary in Hilo. Service at 10 a.m. Burial noon at Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by sons, Martin (Lynette) Ellazar Jr. of Kailua-Kona, Robert (Debbie) Ellazar of Kohala, Richard (Imelda) Ellazar of Kurtistown and Glenn (Louella) Ellazar of Ainaloa; sister, Teresita Pascual of Washington; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 21
Kathe Pasco Anderson, 59, of North Kohala died May 22 at home. Born in California, she was the head custodian at Kohala Middle School. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 24) at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church in Hawi. Mass at 10 a.m. Purple aloha attire suggested. No flowers. Survived by husband, Joel Anderson; mother, Lucina Pasco; sisters, Valerie Murai, Carlynn Pasco of Kohala and Geri Kaholoaa of Honokaa; brothers, Gerritt (Colleen) Pasco of Las Vegas, Calvin (Jody) Pasco, Micheal Pasco of Kohala; brother-in-law, Alva (Tiare) Anderson of Kona; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth (Clifford) Serrao, Mabel Anderson, Annie Breithaupt, Phoebe (Dennis) Anderson, Edna Anderson of Hilo, Mary Jane Pedro, Dale Anderson of Ka‘u; uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 20
Charles “Charlie” Andrew England, 56, of Keaau died July 22 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired Hawaii Army National Guard sergeant first class and helicopter mechanic and U.S. Army Afghanistan War veteran. Graveside committal service 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No.2 Pavilion. Burial to follow. Survived by nieces, Leanne (Jerron) Roberts and Sara Boyd; nephew, Russell Boyd. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.