Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
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John Murphy
John “Jack” David Murphy, 87, of Kailua-Kona, died Feb. 22 at Kona Community Hospital. Born Aug. 24, 1924, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., he was a senior executive for IBM in Tokyo for Asian procurement and manufacturing, Marine Corps staff sergeant during World War II and member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. March 1 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for a Mass. Interment will take place at a later date in New York. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
He is survived by nieces, Susan King, of Franklin, Mass., Kathleen Procario, of Mahopac, N.Y., Deborah Murphy, of Ridgefield, Conn.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Allen Yapp
Allen “Butch” “Brown” Kawelo Yapp, 73, of Hilo, died Feb. 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Aug. 9, 1938, in Honolulu, he was a retired heavy machine operator for Hawaiian Dredging Co., former member of Haili Congregational Church, member of New Hope Christian Fellowship, Hilo and Lehua Senior Bowling League.
Friends may call at 6 p.m. March 1 at New Hope Christian Fellowship for a 7 p.m. service. Friends may also call at 9 a.m. March 2 at the church for an 11 a.m. service. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park at 1 p.m. Luncheon to follow. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Christine Yapp, of Hilo; daughters, Thailiana (Walter) Aipolani, Autumn (Lee) Aipolani-Soares, both of Hilo, Karen Ortiz, of Honolulu; son, Stacey Kekaualua, of Hilo; brothers, George (Alberta) Keamo, Walter (Anne) Keamo, Dennis Keamo, Sidney Young, all of Oahu; sisters, Emily Mamane, Inchon Keamo, Johanna (Patrick) Fernandez, Allie (Edward) Lopes, Matilda (William) Kahoonei, all of Oahu, Maile (Kuno) Schuwer, of Kailua-Kona; hanai brother, Arthur Isoshima, of Kauai; four grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and an aunt.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Louis DeRego Sr.
Louis James DeRego Sr., 95, of Honokaa, died Jan. 12 at Hale Hoola Hamakua. Born Nov. 27, 1916, in Haina, he worked for C. Brewer Sugar Co. in Paauhau, and was a retired supervisor from Hamakua Sugar Co.
Friends may call at 3 p.m. March 2 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa for a 4 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by son, Louis DeRego Jr., of Honokaa; daughter, Wendylee Pomeroy, of Phoenix; brothers, Alec Botelho, Amos Botelho, of Honokaa; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Takashi Kashimoto
Takashi “Kandi” Kashimoto, 92, of Hilo, died Feb. 21 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kukuihaele, he was a retired journeyman carpenter, member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Kyodan and Hoyukai.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. March 2 at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin for an 11 a.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn and flowers and monetary donations be omitted.
He is survived by wife, Yukie Kashimoto, of Hilo; sons, Ronald (Carol) Kashimoto, of Honolulu, Clayton Kashimoto, of Los Angeles; daughter, Aileen (Albert) Honda, of Hilo; brother, Robert (Janis) Kashimoto, of Sedona, Ariz.; sisters, Chitsuko (Robert) Asuka, of Hilo, Yaeko (Ralph) Honma, of Honolulu; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Semisi Lopeti
Semisi N. Lopeti, 36, of Hilo, died Feb. 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Tonga, he was a self-employed mason.
Friends may call at 6 p.m. March 2 at Church of Tonga — Orchidland for a 7 p.m. service. Friends may also call at 9 a.m. March 3 at the church for a service. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park.
He is survived by wife, Talamasina Lopeti, of Hilo; parents, Paula and Malia Lopeti, of Hilo; grandmother, Mele Lopeti, of Hilo; sons, Paula Lopeti, Sonatane Lopeti, both of Hilo; daughter, Ana Lopeti, of Hilo; sister, Ane (Keni) Holani, of Hilo; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
John Gouveia Sr.
John Clifford Gouveia Sr., 65, of Pahoa, died Feb. 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born June 24, 1946, in Honolulu, he retired from Oahu Transit Services maintenance department.
Friends may call at 4:30 p.m. March 3 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 5 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Patricia Gouveia, of Pahoa; daughter, Cathy (Woody) Gouveia, of Honolulu; sons, John Gouveia Jr., Alec Gouveia, both of Pahoa; father, Anthony Gouveia, of Kalihi, Oahu; sister, Charlotte (Uoka) Momosea, of Honolulu; five grandchildren.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Patrick Keliihoomalu
Patrick “Puna” Punaikeonaona Keliihoomalu, 44, of Kaimu, Kalapana, died Feb. 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born April 25, 1967, in Hilo, he was a musician and member of Star of the Sea Painted Church (Hoku O Kekai) in Kalapana.
Friends may call at 6:30 p.m. March 2 at the family residence in Kaimu, Kalapana, for an all-night visitation. Friends may call at noon March 3 at the residence for another all-night visitation. A service will be held at 9 a.m. March 4 at the family residence. Burial will follow on the family property. Family requests aloha attire be worn.
He is survived by father, Robert (Momi) Keliihoomalu Sr., of Kaimu, Kalapana; brothers, Robert (Cynthia) Keliihoomalu Jr., of Kaimu, Kalapana, Sam (Rebecca) Keliihoomalu, of Kaimu and Waimea, Paul (Kathy) Keliihoomalu, of Mountain View, Kalapana (Deanna) Keliihoomalu, of Molokai, Kukui (Alison) Garcia-Keliihoomalu, of Kawaihae, Prince (Dawn) Keliihoomalu, of Kaimu and Hilo, Primo (Lei) Keliihoomalu, of Kaimu and Wailua, Kauai; sisters, Noenoeuakea (Gerald) Dunn, of Mokuhulu (Puna), Lohelani (Christopher) Keliihoomalu, of Kaimu, Princess (Maluhia) Keliihoomalu, of Kaimu and Hilo, Leialoha (Keani) Ilae-Kaleimamahu, of Kaimu, Gwen (Donald) Keliihoomalu, of Puna; numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Julia Siobal
Julia “Julie” Adviento Siobal, 70, of Pahoa, died Feb. 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born July 9, 1941, in Waimanalo, Oahu, she was retired from Hawaiian Telephone Co., member of Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Red Hat Society, Alu Like — Pahoa, and Alumni of Maryknoll School.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. March 3 at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church for a 10 a.m. Mass. Cremation follows. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by husband, Joseph Siobal Sr., of Pahoa; son, Joseph (Paula) Siobal Jr., of Waimanalo, Oahu; daughter, Jerijean (David) Hoffeld, of Hilo; brother, Tony (Rowena) Adviento, of Hilo; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lorreta Victor
Lorreta Elaine Mokihana Pratt Victor, 90, of Keaau, died Feb. 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Sept. 26, 1921, in Honolulu, she was a retired cook at Zippys-Waimalu and member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses-Hilo and Aiea Congregations.
Friends may call at 1:30 p.m. March 3 at the Kingdom Hall 2, 2055 Kamehameha IV Road, Honolulu for a 2:30 p.m. service. Family requests formal attire be worn and no flowers.
She is survived by sons, George (Linda) Thomas, of Volcano, Wayne (Joyce) Victor of Kapolei, Oahu, Nathan Victor, of Oregon City, Ore.; daugthers, Jerriann (Alan) Iboshi, of Beaverton, Ore., Marilyn Wong, of an unknown address, Gloria (David) Denny, of Paradise Park, Susan Hashimoto, of Oregon City, Ore., Sharon Miyasato, of Pearl City, Oahu; brother, Gordon (Lillian) Wittrock, of Bend, Ore.; 22 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.