Takeshi “Kawa” Kawamoto, 86, of Papaikou died March 17 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Papaikou, he was a retired diesel mechanic for the former Yamada Transfer, member of Papaikou Hongwanji Mission, UsTOO East Hawaii, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Hilo Pension Club, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home Adult Daycare, and U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Monday (March 25) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Graveside urn committal services 9 a.m. Wednesday (March 27) at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Shigeno “Shirley” Oba Kawamoto of Papaikou; sons, Floyd (Lauren Oie) Kawamoto of Hilo and Earl Kawamoto of Papaikou; daughter, Lois (George Makua) Giraud of Hilo; brothers, Tsutomu Kawamoto and Raymond (Diane) Kawamoto of Hilo; sisters, Mitsuko Tomono of Volcano and Masako Shimasaki of Hilo; a granddaughter, a grandson and a great-grandson; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

James Henry Bos, 77, of Hawi died March 11 in Hawi. Born in Kalamazoo, Mich., he served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a carpenter. Military honors at noon Wednesday, March 27, at West Hawaii Veteran’s Cemetery. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Memorial contributions can be made to: Nature Conservancy/Kona Hema Preserve, P.O. Box 1132, Naalehu, HI 96772. Survived by sisters, Ann (Edmund) Anderson of Holland, Mich., Ellen (David) Vellenga of Oro Valley, Ariz., and Ruth (Gary) Kuipers of Middleville, Mich.; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Clarise Evelyn Valensona Amar, 82, of Keaau died Feb. 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo and raised in Keaukaha, she was a homemaker, macadamia nut picker, Keaau Middle School custodian and member of Holy Rosary Mission Church in Keaau. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Friday (March 22) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 7 p.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday (March 23) at Alae Cemetery (new section). Survived by husband, Thomas Amar Sr. of Keaau; daughters, Francine A. (Kenneth “Bear”) Pasco of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Fraline E. (Lawrence “Larry”) Valenzuela of Hilo and Laurie A. (Philip) Espiritu of Keaau; sons, Thomas “Tongo” Amar Jr. of Keaau and Davin “Rico” S. (Ceraida “Lei”) Amar of Hawaiian Paradise Park; hanai daughter, Theresa H. Valensona of Mountain View; sister, Lily F. Takamori of Honolulu; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Marks K. Auwae, 68, of Hilo died Jan. 8 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a Puna Geothermal Venture employee and U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. Survived by daughter, Noelani (Sagan Bartlett) Flannagin; brothers, Henry (Jerry) Auwae, Allen “Ipo” (Riva) Auwae and Charles Kalani Auwae; sisters, Maile Mauhili, Henrietta (Johnny) Miranda, Mary Leialoha and Charlotte (Bono) Keo; brother-in-law, Norman Kema; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

William “Cowboy” Kahiki Mehau Ahuna, 78, of Pearl City, Oahu, died Feb. 28 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Hawaii Army National Guard lieutenant colonel. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday (March 21) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 9:30 a.m. Burial noon at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by sisters, Rose Haunani Ynigues of Kona and Juanita Kuhns of Albany, Ore.; brother, Sonny (Winona) Aina of Henderson, Nev.; brothers-in-law, Earl Ah Lo of Aiea, Oahu, and Wally Reardon of Pearl City; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

John Aki Sr., 78, of Hilo died Feb. 10 in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired merchant marine. Private services held. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sons, John Aki Jr. of Honolulu and Jason J. (Lilia) Aki of Hilo; sisters, Y.C. Nakashima of Hilo and Marian Wailani of Kauai; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Segunda “Sally” Conselva Bungula, 80, of Hilo died Feb. 23 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a cocktail waitress for the Hoomalimali Lounge at the former Naniloa Surf Hotel and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Thursday (March 14) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation again 9-10:30 a.m. Friday (March 15) at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church in Keaukaha. Mass at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei are welcome. Burial at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by daughters, Lisa Momohara and Suzette “Sue” (Leonard Leopoldino) Parker of Hilo, Danette “Dani” (Norie) Bungalon of Stockton, Calif.; son, Ross “RJ” Macanas Jr. of Hilo; brothers, Evaresto Conselva of Pearl City, Oahu, and Catalino (Della) Conselva of Kapolei, Oahu; sisters, Margarita (Steve) Glipa and Loreta Paulo of Ewa Beach, Oahu; sister in-law, Conchita “Connie” Cadiz of Oahu; brother in-law, Rodolfo “Rudy” Cabatu of Laupahoehoe; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Herbert Diama, 91, of Hilo died Feb. 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Papaikou, he was a retired meteorologist for the former U.S. Weather Bureau, employed at the Veterans Administration and a U.S. Air Force veteran during World War II. Private services held. Survived by brother, Benjamin Diama of Hilo; sisters, Catherine Campainha and Carol Brown of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Haunani Leilani Ibarra, 39, of Ocean View died Feb. 18. Born in Hilo, she worked at Dollar Rent a Car in Kona, Ocean View Laundromat “The Wash” and Malama Market in Ocean View. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (March 15) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by parents, Felix and Milissa Ibarra of Mark Twain Estates; lifelong partner, Shayle Aickin of Ocean View; son, Chandler Aickin of Ocean View; daughter, Kailee Aickin of Ocean View; brothers, Bronson (Troy) Ibarra of Kansas, Brandon (Brenda) Ibarra of Kentucky and Bradley (Michelle) Ibarra of South Kona; sister, Faith (Guy) Galimba of Waiohinu; hanai brother, Tonga Tauteoli Jr. of Utah; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Alan Yoshio Akine, 74, of Hilo died Feb. 11, at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he was a retired businessman, U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Private services held. Survived by son, Mark Akine of Hilo; sister, Alice (Rodney) Takahashi of Kapaa, Kauai; sisters-in-law, Betty Akine and Diane Akine of Hilo; a grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Wendell Tadaichi Kina, 57, of Hilo died Feb. 16 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a lawnmower repairman for Robert’s Lawnmower Shop, member of Hui Okinawa and former member of the Hilo Badminton Club. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by companion, Tammy Rapoza of Mountain View; daughter, Kimberlee Rapoza of Mountain View; mother, Janet T. Kina of Hilo; sisters, Allison Shiigi and Sandra (Jon) Cabanas of Hilo; two grandchildren; nieces, a nephew, aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Harold “Dickie” Rikio Abe, 82, of Kaneohe, Oahu, died Feb. 15 in Savannah, Texas. Born in Pepeekeo, he was a retired heavy equipment mechanic for Pacific Machinery. Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday, March 14, at Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kaneohe. No flowers. Survived by daughter, Joycelyn (Joseph) Lennon; brothers, Donald (Lina) Abe and Calvin Abe; sisters, Joanne Quisano and Jeanette (Jacob) Kiko; a grandson.

William Jose Andrade Sr., 92, of Ahualoa died Feb. 16 at home. Born in Ahualoa, he was a retired fireman with the Hawaii County Fire Department, a cattle rancher and one of the founders of the Hawaii Saddle Club. Friends may call 8–9:30 a.m. March 9 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Memorial mass 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Frances Andrade of Ahualoa; daughters, Darilyn Vierra of San Jose, Calif., Patricia (Andrew) Andrade Stout of Ahualoa; sons, William (Suzy) Andrade Jr., Peter Andrade and Dane (Chantel) Andrade, all of Ahualoa; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Jesus “Jay” “Esos” Castillo Aderinto, 72, of Hilo died Feb. 13 at home. Born in Pangasinan, Philippines, he was a retired tractor operator for the former Ka‘u Agribusiness and retired employee of Life Care Center of Hilo. Private services held. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Eliesa (James) Pacheco of Hilo; son, Peter (Connie) Aderinto of Kona; hanai children, Mikey and Mary Camba; brother, Felipe (Trini) Aderinto; half brothers and sisters, Angie Camba, Eddie and Brenda Tacardon; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.

Roland Fumio Doi, 68, of Honokaa died Dec. 8 in Pampanga, Mabalacat City, Philippines. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired assistant superintendent for the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel golf course, supervisor for the former Hamakua Sugar Co., and member and treasurer of Hamakua Jodo Mission. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by brother, Sidney H. Doi of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Claire Doi of Mililani, Oahu; a nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Bernard Kuamoo Sr., 68, of Mililani, Oahu, formerly of Hilo, died Feb. 12 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Oahu Community Correctional Center adult corrections officer and Seventh-day Adventist Church deacon. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 27) at Hilo Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Service at 7 p.m. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 28) at the same church. Service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Theola L. Kuamoo of Mililani; son, Bernard (Mika H.) Kuamoo Jr. of Ewa Beach, Oahu; daughters, Kimberlyn (Peter Pavao III) K. Kuamoo-Pavao and Chardunais L. Kuamoo of Mililani; sisters, Diane Kuamoo Horton of Pahoa and Nalani Ferreira Miller of Seattle; brother, Gaylord Kuamoo of San Diego; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Emiko Enriquez, 92, of Hilo died Feb. 10 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Hospice Care Center. Born in Tsingtao, China, she was a retired secretary and civilian interpreter for the U.S. Army and homemaker. Private services held. Survived by daughter, Naomi (Tom) Enriquez-Soraoka of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Ruriko Matsuo of Japan; two granddaughters; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

John Perreira “Brother John” Aguiar Jr., 97, of Hilo died Feb 10. Born in Hilo, he was in charge of St. Joseph Church’s prison ministry and led the novena services. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 26) at St. Joseph Church. Service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by hanai daughter, Carleen “Haunani” Medeiros of Hilo; brother, Henry Aguiar of Hilo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Walter Nahaku Grace Jr., 75, of Keaau died Dec. 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a self-employed mason. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 23) at New Hope Church-Hilo, 840 Kupulau Road. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by companion, Ingaborg Misajon of Keaau; sons, Donovan Grace of Puna, Keone (Jennifer) Grace of Pahala, Kevin Grace of Honolulu, Ryan Grace of Paauilo, Charles (Piialoha) Grace and Brandon (Ivy) Grace of Kona; brothers, Otto (Ida) Grace of Hilo and John Keliikuli of Puna; sisters, Winona Ngyuen of Kohala and John-Nee Kaitell of Hilo; 15 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.