David Kaawa Jr. David Kaawa Jr. ADVERTISING David Haili Kaawa Jr., 86, of Waiohinu, died May 23 at his residence. Born Feb. 23, 1926, in Kukuiopai, he was a retired grader operator for Ka‘u Sugar Co., a cowboy and a
David Kaawa Jr.
David Haili Kaawa Jr., 86, of Waiohinu, died May 23 at his residence. Born Feb. 23, 1926, in Kukuiopai, he was a retired grader operator for Ka‘u Sugar Co., a cowboy and a farmer.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. June 23 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Naalehu for a 10 a.m. service. Burial follows at Naalehu County Cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn. Flowers are welcome.
He is survived by sons, Dennis Kaawa, of Waiohinu, Dave (Tammy) Kaawa, of South Point, Larry (Laura) Kaawa, Eric (Kimberly) Kaawa, both of Naalehu; hanai son, Henry Kaupu, of Waianae, Oahu; daughters, Sarah (Matthew) Lazar, of Waipahu, Oahu, Doris Silva, Gail Olson, both of Hilo, Verna Kaawa, of Waiohinu, Evon Kaawa, of Naalehu, Stephanie (Karl) Mento, of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Ramona Marks, of the mainland, Evangeline (Teddy) Lacaden, of Pearl City, Oahu, Debranair Akau, of Kauai; 46 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Barbara Komine
Barbara Souza Komine, 80, of Kailua-Kona, died June 14 at Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born April 16, 1932, in Hamakua, she was a retired bank teller for Finance Factors and member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. June 23 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa for a 10 a.m. Mass. Inurnment follows at the church’s cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn. Flowers are welcome.
She is survived by sons, Max (Sandy) Komine, of Long Beach, Calif., David (Camille) Komine, of Kaneohe, Oahu; daughter, Roberta (Robin) Komine, of Waimea; sister, Catherine Harris, of Modesto, Calif.; one grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lillian Noda
Lillian Hatsuki Noda, 86, of Hilo, died June 12 at her residence. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired elementary school teacher at Keaau Elementary School and Hilo Union School, member of Church of the Holy Cross, Urasenke Tea Ceremony, Bunka No Izumi, Fukuoka Kenjin Kai and Napua University Extension Club.
Friends may call at 3 p.m. June 24 at Church of the Holy Cross in Hilo for a 4 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by daughters, Laura (Lonny) Noda, of Honolulu, Diane (Dale) Noda, Karen (Carl) Emerson, Sharon (Kurtis) Kataoka, all of Hilo; brother, Raymond (Judy) Tanaka, of Honolulu; sisters, Patsy (Kenneth) Hirata, Leonora Tanaka, both of Honolulu; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Josephine Kaopuiki
Josephine “Keala” Kaopuiki, 71, of Hilo, died June 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kalapana, she was a homemaker, pastor and member of the Gospel of the Alpha and Omega Church in Hilo.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. June 24 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 10 a.m. service. Cremation to follow. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by husband, Alexander Kaopuiki, of Hilo; son, Joseph Kaopuiki, of Hilo; hanai son, Sidney Kamoku, of Hilo; hanai daughter, Gayleen (Maximino) Roldan, of Hilo; brothers, Peter Lee, Harry (Lisa) Lee, both of Hilo; sisters, Anna (Santiago) Cordero, Gladys Lee, both of Hilo; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Janice Nishimoto
Janice Etsuko Kaneshiro Nishimoto, 56, of Hilo, died June 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Dec. 16, 1955, in Hilo, she was a co-owner of HRC Co. and member of Crossnet Ministry in Hilo.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. June 23 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 10 a.m. service. Cremation to follow. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by husband, James Nishimoto; stepsons, Stephen Nishimoto, Harry (Laurisa) Nishimoto; stepdaughter, Jan (Bruce) Nishimoto-Arita; sisters, Mae Kaneshiro, Diane (Steve) Kaneshiro-Huff; four step-grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Barry Bokmej
Burial services for Barry Bokmej, of Waimea, whose obituary was published previously, have changed. Friends may also call at 8 a.m. to noon June 23 at the church for a viewing. Burial to follow at Honokaa Community Cemetery.
