Robert Shioji ADVERTISING Robert Shioji Robert “Bob” Shigeru Shioji, 79, of Hilo died Feb. 20, 2016, at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born Sept. 25, 1936, in Hilo, he was a retired Hawaii County elections deputy clerk, farmer
Robert Shioji
Robert “Bob” Shigeru Shioji, 79, of Hilo died Feb. 20, 2016, at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born Sept. 25, 1936, in Hilo, he was a retired Hawaii County elections deputy clerk, farmer and member of Hamakua and Hilo Farm Bureau.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. April 9 at Puhi Bay in Keaukaha for a celebration of life.
He is survived by son, Don Shioji of Hilo; daughter, Leilani (Timothy Young) Shioji of Hilo; brothers, George (Eva) Ahuna of Oregon, Walter (Martha) Ahuna of Hilo; sisters, Luella Aina, Wanda (Patrick) Cardines, both of Hilo; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sumio Shitabata
Sumio Shitabata, 83, of Laupahoehoe died March 4, 2016, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born Feb. 8, 1933, in Papaaloa, he was a retired diesel mechanic at the former Laupahoehoe Sugar Co., a U.S. Army veteran, co-owner of Papaaloa Store, member of the Hakalau Jodo Mission, Papaaloa Hongwanji and Hiroshima Kenjinkai.
Friends may call at 4 p.m. April 9 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 5 p.m. service. Casual attire is requested. No flowers.
He is survived by wife, Asako Shitabata of Laupahoehoe; sons, Roy Shitabata of Papaaloa, Eddie (Yun) Shitabata of Honolulu; brothers, Takio Shitabata, Earl (Marian) Shitabata, both of Honolulu, Albert (Aileen) Shitabata of Hilo; sisters, Mitsuko (Taichi) Isono of Hilo, Mildred (Fred) Endo of Gardena, Calif., June Shitabata of Honolulu; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; one aunt; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Anita Steckel
Anita Theresa Politano Steckel, 86, of Hilo died March 14, 2016, at home. Born in New York City, she was a retired teacher with the University of Hawaii, Georgetown University, the American University, Institute of Foreign Language and Belmar Catholic School, former Peace Corps trainer, former Hawaii County Police Commissioner and a member of the Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, Puueo Kumiai, Puueo Community Association, Friends of Downtown Hilo and the Hawaii Concert Society.
Friends may call at at 9 a.m. April 9 at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church in Hilo for a 10 a.m. Mass. Private scattering of her ashes will occur at a later date. The family requests casual attire and that flowers be omitted.
She is survived by step daughter, Sara (Peter) Raynor of Maryland; stepsons, Geoffrey Steckel of Massachusetts, Roger Steckel of Edmond, Okla.; brother, Pascal Politano of Constableville, N.Y.; two step grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Zosima Tabilin
Zosima “Zosing” Tumamang Tabilin, 73, of Naalehu died Feb. 29, 2016, at Hilo Medical Center. Born July 8, 1942, in Sual, Pangasinan, Philippines, she was a nut harvester for M.L. Orchards and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Naalehu.
Friends may call from 8 to 9:30 a.m. April 9 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Naalehu for a 10 a.m. Mass. Cremation will follow. Casual attire.
She is survived by, sons, Florentino (Nida) Tabilin of Philippines, Efren Tabilin of Naalehu, Oscar (Lolita Candaroma) Tabilin of Naalehu; daughters, Marilyn Bilog of Naalehu, Juliet (Mariano) Rosario of Naalehu and the Philippines, and Minerva (Elmer Jr.) Ceria of Italy; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
William Dulaney
William Leroy Dulaney, 86, of Hilo died March 18, 2016, at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. He was a retired construction worker, member of Victory Chapel in Hilo and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
No known survivors.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Joan Shaw
Joan Shaw, 77, of Hilo died March 21, 2016, at Pohai Malama Care Center. Born Aug. 31, 1938, in Kona, she retired as a bookkeeper.
She is survived by son, John Shaw of Hilo; daughters, Janet Neil of California, Jessica Shaw of Washington; brother, Harry Yamamoto of Hilo; sisters, Kathleen Yamamoto of Hilo, Edith Armstrong of Texas; four grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Gaylord Albright
Gaylord “Duke” Ervan Albright, 76, of Kailua-Kona died March 21, 2016. Born Jan. 9, 1940, in Hutchinson, Kan., he was a high school teacher and counselor and a general contractor.
A celebration of life will be held this summer at Pauoa Beach. Condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
He is survived by wife Nancy; son, Aaron (Trina) Albright of Kihei, Maui; daughter, Kristen (Gregory) Hill of Huntington Beach, Calif.; three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Arnold Kahaunaele
Arnold “Dado” Kaleiolani Kahaunaele, 56, of Keaukaha died March 11, 2016, at Hospice of Hilo’s Pohai Malama Facility. Born Oct. 13, 1959, in Honolulu, he was a supervisor for Floor Sanding Services and a member of New Hope – Hilo, member of Na Kane O Ke Awawa Motorcycle Club – Laupahoehoe, the VW Pickers and the Bay City Surf Club.
Friends may call at 11 a.m. April 23 at Hawaiian Village in Keaukaha for a celebration of life. Casual attire.
He is survived by companion, Patti-Ann Mehau of Keaukaha; sons, Shaun Legaspi of Hilo, Arnold Kahaunaele Jr. of Hilo; daughter, Sheyenne Underwood of Waikoloa; brothers, Jerry (Hui) Kahaunaele of Makaha, Oahu, Greg Pavao of Honolulu, Gerald Pavao of Kaneohe, Oahu; sisters, Tanya (Boy) Velez of Paauilo, Kehau Graham of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Alexandra Pavao of Waianae, Oahu; numerous stepchildren, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, hanai brothers and hanai sisters.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
