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Clarence Costa Sr.
Clarence Costa Sr., 85, of Glenwood, died May 6 at his residence. Born March 22, 1927, in Wainaku, Hilo, he was a retired truck driver from Jas. W. Glover Co.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. May 15 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 10 a.m. service. Burial will follow at the Homelani Memorial Park. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by son, Clarence (Sharon) Costa Jr., of Ainaloa; daughters, Clarine Ralon, Terrie Sadino, both of Hilo; sister, Irene Gomes, of Hilo; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Violet Suzuki-Hue
Violet Hanako Suzuki-Hue, 87, of Hilo, died April 27 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Kaueleau, Opihikau, she was a retired seamtress and lei making and quilting instructor and volunteer at Keaau Senior Center.
Friends may call at 1 p.m. May 16 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 2 p.m. celebration of life. Family requests aloha attire be worn and no flowers.
She is survived by sons, Richard (Carol) Ladera, of Tucson, Ariz., Chris (Donna Herbst) Ladera, of Hilo, Ralph Ladera, of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Virginia Peterson, of California, Mabel Kawamoto, of Hilo; brother, Roy Wilson, of Hilo; one grandson; nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Betty A. Page, 60, of Kailua-Kona, died May 5, at Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Born Sept. 13, 1951, in Wahiawa, Oahu, she was a sales associate for Walmart in Kailua-Kona and a member of Kona Christian Church.
Friends may call at 8:30 a.m. May 18 at Calvary Community Church, 76-4295 Leilani St., Kailua-Kona, for a 10 a.m. service. Burial follows at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by sons, Anthony (Kaimele) Page Jr. and Joseph Page, both of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Melanie (Alan) Awana, of Kailua-Kona; father, Lorenzo Acacio, of the Philippines; brothers, Larry (Dee) Acacio, of Wahiawa, Oahu, Francis Acacio, of Sacramento, Calif., Timothy Acacio, of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Irene (Dennis) Sakuma, of Las Vegas, Rose (Douglas) Hodges, of Jacksonville, Fla., Jennifer (Johnny) Sanchez, of Espinola, N.M.; seven grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary and Dodo Mortuary.
Michael Lee
Michael “Mike” Ray Lim Tim Lee, 49, of Hilo,died, May 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born March 25, 1963, in Honolulu, he was a dishwasher at the Banyan Broiler and Don’s Grill.
Friends may call at 3 p.m. May 18 at Dodo Mortuary for a 5 p.m. service for Michael and his father, John Lee. Family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers. Online condolences can be posted at homelanimemorialpark.com.
He is survived by sisters, Cindy (Jose) Enovejas, Joann (Jeff) Abiley and Melissa (Primus) Soto, all of Hilo; brother, John Lee, of Hilo; numerous nieces and nephews.
Leland Akamu
Leland Lee Akamu, 63, of Kailua, Oahu, died April 17 at Kona Community Hospital. Born June 4, 1948, in Ka‘u, he was a welder for BAE (British Aerospace) Systems Hawaii Shipyard; a member of Local 1998, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker-IAE; and caretaker of the Macomber family gravesite in Ka‘u.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. May 19 at the Naalehu Clubhouse in Naalehu Park for an 11 a.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers.
He is survived by brothers, Terry Akamu, of Kailua, Oahu, Russell Akamu, of Pearl City, Oahu, Payton (Pua) Akamu, of Kapaau; sisters, Shirley Clark, of Missouri, Brenda (Ron) Garlock, of Kailua, Oahu; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sabrina Mitchell
Sabrina Leimomi Mitchell, 41, of Kealakekua, died May 7 at Kona Community Hospital. Born July 30, 1970, in Kealakekua, she was the general manager for E.M. Rivera & Sons Inc. and a member of Pukaana Congregational Church, the former Kailua-Kona Volleyball, BYG Backyard Gang, Koolah Killahs, Fil Ams, KHK, Hawaiian Originals, Kona Gold, Kona Jammers, Kunia’s, Half & Half, Naupakas and Likabu’s volleyball and softball teams.
Friend may call at 10 a.m. May 19 at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Clubhouse located at Honokohau Boat Harbor for an 11 a.m. service. Private scattering of ashes will be held at a later date. For more information, call 938-8661.
She is survived by sons, Keoni (Jaymie Loando) Balucan and Keanu Balucan, both of Kealakekua; parents, Bobo (Lydia) Mitchell, of Kealakekua; sisters, Kalei Mitchell, of Kailua-Kona, Sonya (Dutch Bento) Bento-Mitchell, of Kealia, Lynelle (Daniel) Kamakau, of Puuanahulu; brother, Billy Mitchell, of Ocean View; a grandson; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Ann Borovick, 86, of Pahoa, died April 28 at her residence. Born April 14, 1926, in Pittsburgh, she was a retired clerk for the Bureau of Mines.
No services are planned. Online condolences may be placed at homelanimemorialpark.com.
She is survived by son, Gary Borovick, of Kurtistown; sister, Stephanie Matijcio, of Pittsburgh.
Donald Doran Jr.
Donald Gordon Doran Jr., 61, of Kapoho, died April 30 at his residence. Born June 3, 1950, in Frankfurt, Germany, he was an orchid farmer.
No services were held. Online condolences can be made at homelanimemorialpark.com.
He is survived by wife, Deborah Doran, of Kapoho; son, Scott (Marie-Claude) Wangsness, of Quebec, Canada; daughter, Marley Doran, of Kapoho; sister, Kathie (Jim) Overman, of Fremont, Calif.; brother, Dan Doran, of Santa Cruz, Calif.; stepfather, Gerald Smith, of Auburn, Calif.; half-sister, Dawn Fowle, of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; stepsister, Stephanie Hutchens, of Greenboro, N.C.; stepbrother, David (Jam) Smith, of Fremont, Calif.; two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
Stephen Brooks
Stephen “Steve” Dane Brooks, 64, of Hilo, died April 25 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a security guard and an Air Force veteran.
Private committal services were held. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
He is survived by wife, Ruth Brooks, of Hilo; won, Shawn (Naomi) Brooks, of Hilo; stepdaughters, Noreen Escalona and Sheri (Wayne) Wills, both of Honolulu; brothers, Stuart (Charlene) Brooks, of Alaska, Nolan (Paula) Brooks, of Honolulu; sister, Susan Brooks, of Hilo; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gail Belin
Gail Lynette Belin, 58, of Mountain View, died April 29 at home. Born in Yokohama, Japan, she was a retired private practice nurse.
Private services were held. Family requests no flowers.
She is survived by husband. Carl Belin. of Mountain View; sons. Carl (Jayrah Salvador) Belin Jr. and Kalae Eckman, both of Mountain View; stepson, Shannon (Jodie) Belin, of Kailua, Oahu; daughter, Cheyenne Belin, of Mountain View; stepdaughters, Carlene (James) Atwater, of Kailua, Oahu, Buffy Belin, of Hilo; brothers, Carl (Kehaulani) Eckman III, of Keaau, Curtis (Lynn) Eckman, of Trail, Ore., Calvin (Dawn) Eckman, of Kailua-Kona; sister, Gwen (Aaron) Miyasato, of Hilo; 12 grandchildren;two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
Masanori Masuda
Masanori Masuda, 92, of Hilo, died March 12 at Life Care Center in Hilo. Born in Pahoa, he was a retired carpenter for Sonomura Construction.
Private service were held. Family requests no flowers or monetary gifts.
He is survived by daughters, Chris (Robert) Hee and Iris (Eldon) Ahue, both of Honolulu, Jeri (Wayne) Kawakami, of Keaau; four grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews
Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
M’hernie Seril
M’hernie Noelani Seril, 60, of Kailua-Kona, died May 2 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired secretary to the engineer for Mauna Lani Bay Hotel.
Private services were held. Family requests no flowers.
She is survived by husband, Gary Seril, of Kailua-Kona; son, Daniel (Tabi) Keala, of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Charniel (Richard) Seril, of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Herman Keala Jr., of Hilo, James (Jessica) Keala, of Kawaihae; sister, Charlotte (Gee) Ebana, of Honoulu; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.