Obituaries for July 31
Stephen John Kendall, 68, of Kailua-Kona died July 20 at his residence. Born in Newport, R.I., he was a former laborer for various local companies including Gaspro Hawaii, Kiewitt Pacific, Safety Signs and Systems, Vector Industries and Robert’s Hawaii and a farmer, surfer and former house band member for “The Wave” in Waikiki. Private service at a later date. Survived by son, Nicholas Kendall of Utah; daughter, Katherine Kendall of California; brother, Michael (Katrina) Kendall of Kailua-Kona; a niece. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Obituaries for July 30
John “Butch” Akana, 78, of Waimea died March 13 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired Honolulu city bus driver and became a farmer in Waimea. Burial at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Mauna Kea Memorial Park in Papaikou. Condolences to: Samuel Plunkett Jr., P.O. Box 1214, Kamuela, HI 96743. Survived by stepson, Samuel Plunkett Jr. of Waimea; stepdaughters, Ursula (Alvin) Chong of Waimea and Momi (Peter) Fernandez of Kapolei, Oahu; siblings, Larry (Wilma) Akana of Nanakuli, Oahu, Audrey (Albert) Caravalho of Pearl City, Oahu, Edward Akana of Papakolea, Oahu, Gracie Grace of Mountain View, Arthur (Josie) Akana of Kaneohe, Oahu, William (Bruce T.) Akana of Minnesota and Eleanor Akana of Pearl City; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Obituaries for July 29
Herman “Gouse” Miller Haupu Keala Jr., 66, of Hilo died April 4 at The Queens Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he was an equipment operator for Boise-Cascade Construction in Waikoloa and other construction firms and a Friend of the Ali‘i Motorcycle Club. No services or flowers. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by daughter, Noniponimoi (Micah) Putnam of Kailua, Oahu; brother, James (Jessica) Keala of Phoenix; brother-in-law, Gary Seril of Kailua-Kona; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Obituaries for July 28
Scot K-aloha Aiona, 30, of Waimanalo, Oahu, formerly of Hilo and San Francisco, died May 20 on Oahu. A 2007 Hilo High School graduate, he worked for, among others, Jas. A. Glover, Ikaika Construction, S&S Welding and Fabrication and Kakaako Bakery. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Nani Mau Gardens, 421 Makalika St. Burial services for immediate family at Homelani Memorial Park following the services. Celebration of life and lunch 11:30 a.m. at Nani Mau Gardens. Pittsburgh Steelers black and yellow attire requested. Survived by son, Samson Davidson Aiona; Samson’s mother, Tina Davidson; parents, Scot Aiona and Kealoha K-aloha Aiona; brother, Solomon (Glory) K-aloha Aiona; sisters, Charity Kanani (Horacio) K-aloha Aiona and Ciara Hilina‘i Aiona; paternal grandmother, Geraldine Aumua.
Obituaries for July 26
Yvonne Haunani Young Baker, 69, of Hilo died July 22 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was manager and part owner of KAHU Radio Station, an independent associate for LegalShield, Kumu Hula for Ke ‘Opio o Puna, stewardess for Aloha Airlines, professional hula dancer and model, won the title of Miss Tourism Hawaii and placed second runner-up in the 1970 Miss Asia Quest contest in the Philippines, was an AARP community support liaison and a tax preparer. Private services held. Survived by husband, Frederick “Pali” H.K. Baker Jr.; mother, Ada Heanu Mydell Young Nomura; sisters, Nalani (David) Sing, Heanu (James) Weller; brother, Ted (Dr. Wanda Meurs) Young; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for July 23
Brandon “Cujo” Kelly Cullio, 48, of Mountain View died June 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he owned Ohana Fencing. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by companion, Lia Enaena of Mountain View; son, Keawe-Sam Cullio of Mountain View; daughters, Shaberlei Oku of Las Vegas and Kairell-Lee Cullio of Mountain View; mother, Barbara Cullio of Keaau; brother, Conrad (Roz) Cullio of Keaau; sister, Renee Wilson of Volcano; a grandson; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for July 22
Fusaye “Janet” Yamamoto Arakawa, 97, of Pahoa died July 18 in Hilo. Born in Pahoa, she was a retired office clerk from the former Hashimoto Nursery and member of Puna Hongwanji Mission Kyodan and Buddhist Women’s Association, Higashi Machi Kumiai and Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kai. Private services for the family at a later date. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Claire Arakawa of Pahoa, Cindy (John Cole) Arakawa of Seattle; sister-in-law, Hideko Arakawa of Honolulu; grandson, Alec (Betsy Waring) Cole of New York; great-granddaughter, Layla Cole; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for July 21
Arlene Lou Baclig Horne, 84, of Odessa, Texas, died July 7 at Odessa Regional Hospital. Born in Hilo, she was a retired medical transcribing specialist for Medical Center Hospital in Odessa and Midland (Texas) Memorial Hospital, founding member of the Disciples of Grace Church in Odessa, 1953 graduate of Hilo High School and pianist. She attended University of Hawaii at Hilo for two years before transferring to College of the Pacific in California, where she majored in music, minored in business management and was a member of the Zeta Phi Sorority. Services at a later date in Texas. Condolences to: Robin Horne, 2901 Byron St., Odessa, TX 79762. Survived by son, Darrell of Odessa; daughters, Robin of Odessa, Angela of Midland and Leilani Villaverde of Dallas; sister, Carol Bissen of Hilo; brothers, Andres (Rose Marie) Baclig Jr. of Hilo, and the Very Rev. Timothy (Lionel) Baclig of California; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors of Odessa, Texas.
Obituaries for July 20
Jimmie Lee Boyd, 85, of Pepeekeo died July 13 at home. Born in Farmington, Mo., he was a retired brick mason, former member of the Farmington Elks Lodge, Akaka Falls Lions Club and U.S. Air Force veteran. Services at a later date in Missouri. Survived by daughter, Jamie (Dan) Brinkman of Pepeekeo; son, Brian (Tena) Boyd of Missouri; brother, Robert Boyd of Missouri; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for July 19
Jenelle Dawn Bird, 32, of Kurtistown, died July 2 on Oahu. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, she was a cashier at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, J. Hara Store, Millie’s Deli and Snack Shop and formerly a dispatcher with the Neah Bay Police Department. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Seating is limited. Social distancing and wearing of face masks to be observed. No refreshments. Survived by partner, Luzciano Ayap; son, Vincente Bird-Ayap; mother, Sarah Curtis; father, Marc Bird; brothers, Josh Bird, Grant (Loretta) Arnold; sisters, Shannon (Dann) Walker, Nicole Bird; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for July 17
Angeline Angelina Augustin, 74, of Paauilo died July 2 at North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. Born in Pahala, she was a retired medical coding clerk for Hamakua Health Center and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honokaa Ward. Private services held. Survived by husband, Abraham Agustin Sr.; sons, Alfred (Marina) Agustin, Abraham (Leah) Agustin Jr. and Anderson (Heather) Agustin Sr.; daughters, Angelina (Roland) Agustin-Aurello, Arianne (Patrick) Souza and Abeline (Blayn) Wagoner; brother, Dennis (Jonelle) Pascubillo; sisters, Doris (Sylvester) Hermogila and Alice (Raymond) Nishimiya; 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Obituaries for July 16
Shizuko “Elsie” Juanita Dela Cruz, 93, of Paauilo died June 30 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Ookala, she was a retired kitchen manager for the former Honokaa Hospital. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Leah (Michael) Hunt of Reno, Nev.; Ann (Jerry) Lines-Tallman of Windsor, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Reene Dela Cruz of Santa Rosa, Calif.; sister, Julia Kaneshige of Paauilo; companion, Taichi Yahata of Honokaa; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for July 15
Stephen Holi Correa Sr., 72, of Pahoa died July 6 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired custodian at Pahoa High School, former coach for Hawaiian Beaches Little League, Pahoa High School girls basketball and Pahoa and Hilo high schools’ girls softball. Services at a later date. Condolences to: Audrey Correa, P.O. Box 34, Pahoa, HI 96778. Survived by wife, Audrey Correa of Pahoa; daughter, Sabrina Correa of Lake Forest, Calif.; sons, Stephen “Holi” (Bunny) Correa Jr. of Hilo and Kainoa (Robin) Correa of Keaau; sister, Betty Carvalho of Mountain View; brother, Denis (U‘ilani) Correa of Kailua-Kona; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Obituaries for July 14
LaVern “Tootsie” Bernadette Barbadillo, 71, of Naalehu died June 29 at home. Born in Pahala, she was a homemaker and caregiver. Service information at a later date. Condolences to: J. Kaluau, P.O. Box 1274, Kapaau, HI 96755. Survived by sons, Joseph (Georgette) Kaluau of Kapaau, Chad (Marissa) Dela Cruz of Nevada, Shane Enayoda Dela Cruz of Mountain View and Collin Ray Barbadillo of Naalehu; mother, Marianne Manuel of Naalehu; brother, Bob Manuel of Kalopa; sisters, Marlene Haleamau of Kalaoa and Carleen (Tim) Montgomery of Maryland; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Obituaries for July 12
Felice “John” Cammillo Dolfi, 85, of Pahoa died June 27 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Detroit, he was the owner and heavy equipment operator for Hauling Ass Trucking. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Survived by companion Heather Hedenschau of Pahoa; sons, Christopher Carroll and Taylor Dolfi-Hedenschau of Pahoa. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for July 10
Windell “Ray” Berry, 82, of Kailua-Kona died July 2 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Silverton, Texas, he was a retired insurance agency owner, former commissioner and constable of Potter County in Amarillo, Texas, and U.S. Navy veteran. Private service held. No flowers. Memorial donations to Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity or Hospice of Kona. Survived by wife, Patricia Berry of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Dawn Roberts of Texas; sons, Robin Berry and Colyn Berry of Texas; brothers, Gene Berry, Keith Berry and Jimmy Berry of Texas; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Obituaries for July 9
Matthew Keliiholokai Gomes, 60, of Hilo died June 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he owned Mangotree Mechanic’s and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Private services. Survived by wife, Nancy Blanchard; stepsons, Isaac (Cristina) Blanchard and Joseph Blanchard; sisters, Elizabeth (Donald) Leopoldino, Marleen L. (Glen) Keanu, Victoria Naeole, Mabel (Bryan) Ho and Lynn (Drake) Miyasato; brothers, William (Jill) Ma-e, Henry (Jackie) Ma-e, John (Emily) Ma-e, Maliano (Sharon) Keliiholokai, John (Vanessa) Keliiholokai and Solomon (Mingtoy) Keliiholokai; two grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for July 8
Margo Lorelei Victorine Branco, 77, of Hilo died June 7 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she and was a retired customer service representative for Matson Navigation Co., an operator for the former Hawaiian Telephone Co. and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation only 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Seating is limited. Masks and social distancing required. Private committal services at a later date. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by companion, Leo Crivello of Hilo; son, Stephen M. (Noe Farm) Branco of Hilo; daughter, Jennifer (Daryl) Nicholson of Canada; brother, Clyde (Valerie) Victorine of Hilo; sisters, Beverly Chow of Hilo and Marylou DeLuz of Mountain View; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for July 7
Lynda Dela Rosa, 76, of Kailua-Kona died June 24 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a retired housekeeper at the King Kamehameha Hotel, former Keauhou Beach Hotel and Royal Seacliff, and member of Ilocano Ancestry Club. All-night vigil starting 5 p.m. Friday, July 10, at her home at 74-5060 Kealapua St. in Kailua-Kona. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at Kona Outdoor Circle. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire. Survived by son, Lyndon Dela Rosa of Kailua-Kona; brother, Benito (Ludina) Castillo of Waipahu, Oahu; sisters, Cris (Deo) Santiago of San Diego, Ninita (Rey) Labo of the Philippines and Milagros (Pedro) Tungpalan of Kailua-Kona; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Seven new COVID-19 cases in state, one new on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported seven new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the statewide total to 1,030.
