Obituaries for September 2
Lily Shigemi Iguchi, 91, of Kealakekua died Aug. 15 at a private care home. Born in Kainaliu, she was a bookkeeper at the Kona Hukilau and Kona Seaside hotels. No services. Survived by daughters, Jenny (Dain) Ushiroda and Patti (Mark) Aoki of Kealakekua; brother, Francis (Grace) Iwamoto of Kailua-Kona; sister, Mabel Tam of Virginia; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 1
Marc Hadzor Bartlett, 71, of Kurtistown died June 30 in Hilo. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran, employed at Inter-Island Resorts, worked for two veterinarians and was a self-employed roofer and landscaper. Services at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sister, Claudia “Polly” Bartlett of Kauai; two half-sisters, JoAnn (Joe) Hyde of Green Valley, Ariz., and Christine (Bob) Bittner of Albuquerque, N.M.; nieces, nephews and great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Obituaries for August 30
Carrie Ann Dayanan, 50, of Keaau died Aug. 23 at home. Born in Honolulu, she worked for Full Life Care as a direct support worker. Private services held by family. Online condolences may be made at ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by husband, Gregorio Dayanan Jr. of Keaau; parents, Jay and Rosaline Rodrigues of Honolulu; sons, Keliimaikai Hauanio of Puna, Kekoa Hauanio of Keaau, Kaimaiu Hauanio of Pennsylvania; daughter, Kehaulani (James “Koji” Lominario) Hauanio of Mountain View; step-daughter Kerstin Paquin of Keaau; brother, Jay Rodrigues Jr. of Honolulu; sisters, Tracy (Greg “Keoni” Valencia) Rodrigues and Jamie Rodrigues of Honolulu; four grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 28
Mary Amolato, 82, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 25 in Kailua-Kona. Born in Ookala, she was a cook for Sandy’s Drive Inn and baker for Standard Bakery. Celebration of life at a later date. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, James Avanilla and Jaime (Kaliko) Fernandez of Kailua-Kona, Kapono (Wana) Benson of Captain Cook, Kalani Kapela of Hilo, Kenneth Rivera of Kona; daughters, Jeanette (Michael) Thomas of Washington and Tanya (John) Mattson of Mililani, Oahu; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 27
Jeannine Kaleonahenaheonalani Palakiko Crisafi, 54, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 14 at Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. Services at a later date. Condolences to: Deborah Cortes, P.O. Box 1532, Honolulu, HI 96806. Survived by children, Ivan Basque, Joshua (Leizel) Palakiko-Basque, Jourdan (Andrew) Jossy, Jonah Palakiko and Isabella Palakiko of Kailua-Kona; mother, Napuaokalani Palakiko of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Deborah (Joe Guanio) Cortes of Honolulu and Patricia (Brad) Sopkin of Kailua Kona; three granddaughters; two nephews and a grandniece. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Obituaries for August 26
Arlene Jane Bice, 85, of Kurtistown died Aug. 13 in Keaau. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she was retired from Bank of Hawaii and a member of Puna Covenant Church. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by daughters, Diane Akamine of Las Vegas and Wendy (Edward) Sugai of Kurtistown; stepdaughters, Anita Bice of Ainaloa, Marleen Cole of Bascom, Fla., and Karen Beeler of Malone, Fla.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 25
Mary Ann Arquero, 90, of Kailua-Kona, died Aug. 20 at home. Born in Chicago, she was a homemaker, former photo processor, grocery store cashier and quality control inspector. No services at this time. No flowers; memorial donations to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Survived by daughter, Suzanne (Bill) King of Kailua-Kona; brother, James (Sally) Valete of Illinois; granddaughter and a great-granddaughter. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Obituaries for August 21
Clarence Ako Sr., 78, of Kapaau died Aug. 10 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired engineering department maintenance worker for the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, cane truck driver for the former Kohala Sugar Co. and formerly employed by Volcanite in Kona. Memorial service at a later date. Survived by wife, Patricia Ako of Kapaau; son, Clarence (Leigh Ann) Ako Jr. of Mililani, Oahu; daughters, Korina Malia (Eugenio) Dela Cruz of Kapaau and Roen (Felicia) Ako of Seattle; half-brothers, Patrick Camvel of Honolulu, Richard Camvel of Pennsylvania and Calvin (Aleshia) Camvel of Oregon; half-sisters, Leatrice (David) Pili of Kaneohe, Oahu, Charlene (Patrick) Porter of California and Maxine (Leon) Ryines of San Diego; seven grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 20
Darren Reuben Alivado, 52, of Keaau died Aug. 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a roofer for Kohala Roofing, diver and hunter. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by father, Harry (Josephine) Cabilis of Hilo; sister, Christine Cavillis of Hilo; brother, Derek Cavillis of Kona; stepbrothers, Grayson Mira and Bryan Mira of Hilo; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 19
Raymond Kama Bumatay, 80, of Hilo died July 31 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Olaa and raised in Kalapana, he was a retired public school teacher for at-risk students, a Waikiki beach boy, founder and coach of Paddlers of Laka, former canoe paddling coach at Kamehameha High School and kahuna kalai wa‘a. Private services with a celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Janice Bumatay of Hilo; sons, Douglas (Aldina) Bumatay and Alexander “Alika” (Alice Ching) Bumatay of Hilo; daughter, Lorelei “Pua” (Shane) Kalaniopio of Hilo; brothers, William Hopeau of Hilo, Wayne Awai of Waikoloa, Charleston Awai and Collins Awai of Portland, Ore.; sister, Jennie Silva of Hilo; four grandsons and a granddaughter; nieces and nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 16
Amihan “Ami” Leilani Eslava Aguirre, 31, of Hilo died June 17. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Email nmaikui@gmail.com for more information. Survived by two sons, Stephen K. Deponte Jr. and Sterlen K. Deponte; mother, Presentacion “Presy”Aguirre; brother, Gilbert (Christine) F. Aguirre II; sister, Nuuana (Delson) Maikui; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.
Obituaries for August 14
Joseph “Joe” Gonsalves Branco, 93, of Honokaa died July 26. Born in Kalopa, Hawaii, he was a retired harvesting supervisor for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Private services held. Survived by wife, Mary Angelo Branco of Honokaa; daughters, Donna (Rogers) De Luz of Paauilo and Sandra (Gordon) Dias of Honokaa; sister-in-law, Minnie Branco of California; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 13
Donnie Jean Kamalani (Stremski) Borero, 57, of Keaau died July 14 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired Hilo Safeway cashier and St. Joseph High School alumna. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Seating limited; face masks and social distancing required. No refreshments. Additional information at dodomortuary.com. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Because of COVID-19, a celebration of life at a later date. Sympathy cards to: Stremski Ohana, HCR1 Box 4093, Keaau, HI 96479. Survived by children, Donovan Takei-Stremski of Aiea, Oahu, Rocky (Keani) Takei and Esther Stremski-Borero of Hilo; father, Donald Stremski of Hilo; sisters, Holly (Gary) Abulon of Mililani, Oahu, and Hope Ann (Peter Woods) Stremski of Torrance, Calif.; hanai brothers, Dominic (Aulani) Uyetake Jr. of Hilo and Mikey Dean Uyetake of Hilo; two grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 12
Paul Ellis Bueltmann Jr., 79, of Pahoa died July 22 at home. Born in St. Louis, he was a retired civil service worker at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station on Oahu, U.S. Navy veteran, member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and ham radio operator, call sign KH6GKK. Private services. Buried at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by wife, Jinny Apique Bueltmann of Pahoa; son, Paul Ellis Bueltmann III of Keaau; daughter, Jinny Ann (Hizson) Tripp of Hilo; brother, Richard (Gloria) Bueltmann of Winfiled, Mich.; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo.
Obituaries for August 11
Masatsu “Masa” Kawamoto, 98 of Hawi died Aug 1. Born in Kohala, he was a U.S. Army World War II veteran of the 442nd Infantry Regiment Co. I, earning the Congressional Medal of Honor, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Eunice; son, Maverick (Eunice) Kawamoto of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Janette (Timothy) Snelling of Hawi; sister-in-law, Margaret Kawamoto of Waimea; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 10
Pauline Chizuru Aoki-Yano, 66, of Kealakekua died June 21 in Honolulu. She was born in Kealakekua. Services at a later date. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary in Honolulu.
Obituaries for August 7
Glenn Kalanipono Akana, 69, of Kailua-Kona died July 22 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a truck driver for Conen’s Freight Transport until his retirement in 2019 and a member of Kealaokamalamalama Congregational Church. Services will be held at a later date. Survived by mother, Gladys Akana of Ewa Beach, Oahu; sister, Meredith Akana of Honolulu; brother, Reuben Akana of Kailua-Kona; three nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 6
Frank Adam De Luz III, 86, of Hilo died July 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Paauilo, he was a real estate investor, rancher, former Hawaii County Council member and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, Young Men’s Institute and Court Mauna Kea #8854 of the Ancient Order of Foresters. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts.) Survived by companion, Deborah Patnaude of Hilo; daughters, Brenda De Luz-Campbell of Paauilo and Carolyn Asencion of Hilo; sister, Gladys (Bruce) Mello of Kailua, Oahu; brothers-in-law, Joseph (Evelyn) Arbles and Patrick (Chrystine) Arbles of Hilo; five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 5
Ruby Elizabeth Carvalho, 92, of Hilo died July 23 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and a housekeeper at The Crescent Manor, member of Portuguese Culture Club, Kamana Senior Center and a St. Joseph Church/School helper. Visitation 9-9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Social distancing practices and masks are mandatory to attend. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by daughter, Geldine (Imai) Namahoe of Hilo; brother, Donald Perreira of Hilo; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for August 2
Violet Haleaniani “Aniani” Kalai, 77, of Hilo died July 19 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired office clerk with Centex Tele-Managing Co. and a member of the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Dodo Mortuary chapel. Funeral services 6 p.m. Seating is limited, Face covering and social distancing required. No refreshments. Private committal services. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Dawn Kaleihoku (Sheldon Aguiar) Kalai-Aguiar of Hilo; brothers, Rudy (Drue) Ai of Kailua-Kona and Vernon (Sandra) Ai of Hilo; sister-in-law, Joy Ai of Wahiawa; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
