Michael “Mike” Maurice Hargrove, 47, of Mountain View died June 15 at home. Born in Hilo, he was an arborist and landscaper. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Reed’s Bay in Hilo, next to Ice Pond. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Jadine Hargrove; children, Rosemarie (Michael Leui Jr.) Hargrove-Rosario, Star Hargrove-Rosario, Makana Hargrove, Maili Hargrove, Ikaika Hargrove, Lehua Hargrove, Kenneth James Spencer, Kamila Grace Spencer and Kaylee Pi‘ilani; brothers, Isaac Hargrove, Frank Hargrove and Thomas Mariano; sisters, Sheri Mariano and Carlene Mariano; a grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Vern Leslie Bigsby, 87, of Ocean View died June 21 in Kealakekua. Born in Placerville, Idaho, he was a journeyman lineman, member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 125 and Kodiak Elks Club, and loved woodworking, gardening, fishing and golfing. No services. Survived by wife, Louise Bigsby of Ocean View; son, Mike (Sherrie) Bigsby of Utah; daughters, Ross (Dennis) Coulter and Jamie Bigsby of Idaho, Casey Fisher of Arizona; brother, Lynn Bigsby of Ocean View; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Paul David Chang, 69, of Kailua-Kona died June 16 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a land manager for Puuwaawaa Ranch. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Patricia Warhola of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Grace Chang of Kailua-Kona; son, Glen (Shaniah) Chang of Germany; brother, Lawrence (Paulette) Chang of Waikoloa; a granddaughter; a nephew; cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Richard “Richie” K. Akana, 56, of Captain Cook died June 19 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was an electrician for Uchimura Construction and avid lauhala weaver. Celebration of life and spreading of ashes in Kona at a later date. Survived by girlfriend, Cheryl Nasario of Kona; son, Kekaiomalie Akana of Kauai; brothers, Warren (Jessica) Akana of Minnesota, Kawika (Ruby) Machado of Wahiawa, Oahu, Kaponolani (Haunani) Machado of Kailua-Kona, Brandon Gimenez of Honolulu, William Sabado and Matthew Sabado of Hilo; sisters, Kehaulani Akana of Virginia and Caitlin (Kevin) Sabado Carvalho of Mililani, Oahu; hanai grandchildren, Faith and Hope Nasario Madereus; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Petra Austria Lopez, 91, of Pahoa died June 24 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Paniqui Tarlac, Philippines, she was a retired nursery worker for Anthuriums of Hawaii and deaconess for the Church of Christ (Iglesia Ni Cristo) in Keaau. Visitation only 9-11 a.m. Friday, July 12, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery (Section J, Row N, Plot 30). Casual attire. Survived by sons, Arsenio (Thelma) Lopez of Hilo, Carlos (Helen Grace) Lopez of Pahoa, Benigno “Benny” Lopez of Keaau, Ernesto (Grace) Lopez of Chicago and Gregorio “Greg” (Nancy) Lopez of Honolulu; daughters, Delia (Domingo) Ramos of Naalehu and Florida (Arnel) Antonio of Honolulu; sister, Isabell Ramos; 14 grandchilden and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Daniel Keomaka Jr., 71, of Hilo died May 23 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired landscaper. Private celebration of life held. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by brother, Samuel (Elizabeth ) Keomaka of Arizona; nephews Brandon and Ellison; niece, Melizsa Mendoza; numerous cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Kenneth “Kenny” James Creekmur Sr., 74, of Waimea died June 10 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a former Honolulu Police Department officer, lead law enforcement officer at Hilo and Kona international airports, private security, professional Hawaiian musician and la‘au lapa‘au practitioner. Private services held. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by sons, Kenneth James “Vilai” (Janice) Creekmur Jr. of Honolulu, Abraham Joshua Creekmur of Kona, John Elias (Jamie Rudder) Creekmur and James Deogracias (Shaira Martins) Creekmur of Hilo; daughter, Jerusha Elizabeth (Warren) Creekmur-Dela Cruz of Hilo; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a niece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Victor “Cello” Bestamente, 89, of Pahoa died June 15 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Kona, he was a caretaker and member of Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Friday (June 28) at Father Avery Church Hall in Pahoa. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 7:30-10 a.m. Saturday (June 29) at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Visitation from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Celebration of Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at the Church Cemetery/ Luncheon to follow at Father Avery Hall He is survived by sister, Sarah Alani Bestamente Aniban of Pahoa; nephews, Wayne (Radhika) Aniban of Oahu, Patrick (Ohia) Anban of Pahala, William (Manu) Aniban of Maui, Fred Sanoria of Pahoa, Lawrence (Sandy) Sanoria of Volcano, Timothy Bestamente of California, Jason Bestamente of Oahu; nieces, Betty Ann (Leroy) Dikito of Kalapana, Darlene Hirano of Hawaiian Beaches, Mary (Jacob) Hook of Kohala, Susan (Rodrigo) Sadumiano of Kona, Barbara Bestamente Sanoria of Hilo, Roxanne (Viktor) Lawcock of Kurtistown, Paulette (Kaleo) Pacheco of Pahoa, Donna (Ron) Minardo and Audrey (Mike) McMahen of California. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Mary Jane May, 69, of Pahoa died June 13 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Surviving family members are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary at (808) 935-8445.

Monica Joyce DeCosta, 62, of Honomu, died Jan. 12 at the former Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a sales associate for Lowe’s. Celebration of life gathering 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday (June 29) at Kolekole Beach Park. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by husband, Victor K. DeCosta of Honomu; son, Blaine (Danielle White) Faris III of Honomu; sisters, Sandra (Ronald) Konanui of Honomu and Sharon (Robert) Ariel of Pepeekeo; brother, Wayne (Tina) Mattos Sr. of Honokaa; a granddaughter; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kenneth Takeo “Bosho” Komatsu, 82, of Hilo, died May 30 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was retired state Department of Health vector control inspector and a food preparation instructor for the Peace Corps. Private services were held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Leatrice Komatsu of Hilo; son, Marc (Christopher) Komatsu of Las Vegas; brother, Donald Komatsu of Hilo; sister-in-law, Sandra (Aaron) Hirano of Hilo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lance Paul Larsen, 70, of Mountain View died May 17 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a mechanic and Hawaiian patriot. Celebration of life 4-7 p.m. Sunday (June 23) at 455 Kihapai St., Kailua, Oahu. Survived by, children, Lance Paul Larsen Jr. and Michelle Kuulei Davis of Honolulu; mother, Claire J. Vega of Kailua, Oahu; siblings, Cynthia R. Larsen-Dias of Kailua, Oahu, Roxann J. Larsen-Lee of Waimanalo, Oahu, and David M. Larsen of Honolulu; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Michael “Mr. Bartelt” ”Mr. Mike” R. Bartelt, 75, of Mountain View died June 3 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a food service manager at Waiakea Elementary, Intermediate and High and Mountain View Elementary schools, operated a used bookstore in Hilo and retired from the Hawaii Air National Guard and was a Vietnam War veteran. Private services and scattering of ashes at a later date. Condolences and memories to: Margaret A. Bartelt, P.O. Box 425, Kurtistown, HI 96760. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by former wife of 51 years, Margaret A. Bartelt; brothers, David Bartelt, Bill Bartelt, Tom (Peggy) Bartelt, Andy Bartelt and Jeffrey Bartelt; sisters, Julie (Mark) Daniels and Marie Rivera; sisters-in-law Jean (Robert) Hruska and Joyce (Bob) Luckow; brothers-in-law Fred (Marilyn) VanHandel and Luke (Ellen) VanHandel; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Sheila Brown Clark, 89, of Mountain View died May 3 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a graduate of Hilo High School, a previous treasurer at Lihu‘e Union Church, docent for Pacific Tsunami Museum and distributor of NeoLife products. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Hilo Yacht Club. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Heather (D. Douglas Johnson) Leina‘ala Johnson of Anchorage, Alaska; daughter-in-law, Kathleen “Katty” Ann Clark of Mercer Island, Wash.; son-in-law, Brian Michael Alexander of Florence, Ore.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Daniel R. Andrade, Jr., 77, of Hilo died May 31 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired house painter and owner of Danny’s Home Painting, a 1965 graduate of St. Joseph High School, former police officer in Honolulu and the Big Island, and U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran. Private services held. Survived by wife, Linda Andrade of Hilo; son, Jeffrey Andrade of Pahoa; brother, Terrance (Tanya) Andrade of Idaho; brother-in-law, Douglas Wood of San Antonio; sister-in-law, Claire Bordner of Hilo; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Ronnie Marcelo Aurello, 60, of Paauilo died May 31 at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honokaa, he was the banquet lead houseman at The Westin Hapuna Beach Hotel, banquet porter at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and brittle maker for Hawaiian Holiday Macadamia Nut. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday (June 22) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Service to follow. Survived by wife, Janette (Gonsalves) Aurello of Paauilo; son, Ronson Aurello of Paauilo; daughter, Ashley (Harry) Yim of Maryland; brothers, Rodney (JoAnn) Aurello of Hilo, Randal (Karen) Aurello of Bartlett, Tenn., Ryan (Charmaine) Aurello and Roland (Angelina Agustin) Aurello of Paauilo; sisters, Rosita Nagun of Waikoloa and Rosalinda (Clive) Kidani of Paauilo; mother-in-law, Eleanor Gonsalves of Hilo; brothers-in-law, James “Gonzo” Gonsalves of Paauilo, Jaime (Eileen) Iwasaki of Papaaloa, Jarrett (Pua) Gonzalves Sr. of Louisville, Ky., and Darren (Christina) Gonsalves of Virginia; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Lynn (Elmer) Gonsalves-Tabudlo of Waimea, Shariann (Kui Dela Cruz) Gonsalves of Honokaa and Trisha (Brad) Gaston of Hilo; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Maryjane (Paulino) Kalani, 82, of Hilo died May 28 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and member of New Hope – Hilo. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday, June 21, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by children, Laura Pascubillo of Oahu, Marilyn (David) Nascimento of Pahoa, Barbara Fernandez of Modesto, Calif., and James (Frances) Barley of Hilo; sisters, Marilyn (Johnson) Kalawe of Pahoa and Frances Moreno of Hilo; stepsisters, Loraine Reddick of Hilo, Gladys Meyers of Pahoa and Madeline Silva of Keaau; 13 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

William Ku‘ulei Townsend, 87, of Hilo died April 6 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a steel and construction contractor, who starrted his career at Pacific Welding and Machine Works, a family business, and managed various projects renovating and repurposing buildings in Hawaii and California. In retirement, he enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Onekahakaha Beach Park, Pavilions No. 2 and 3. Scattering of ashes 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Keauhou Harbor in Kona. Survived by sons, George Puni (Barbara) Townsend, Timothy (Leonora) Walsh and Michael (Sue Swanson) Walsh; daughter, Sharon (Robert) Alapai; brother-in-law, Agenhart Ellis; sisters, Ululani (Hagi) Young, Marion (Billy) Makaimoku, Charlotte (Ted Lazaga) Townsend and Marcy (Richard) Marchan; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Stanley Sumio Kaku, 77, of Kealakekua died April 14 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired PBX switcher for the former Hawaiian Telephone Co. and U.S. Army veteran. Private services. No flowers or koden. Survived by wife, Julie Ann Kaku of Kealakekua; sisters, Jean Murata and Lenora (Bill) Kelley of Honolulu, Lilly Ushiroda of Kealakekua; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.