Barbara Kela

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Barbara “Bobbie” Ann Kela, 69, of Hilo, died June 28 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center . Born in Honolulu, she was a maintenance worker with C.W. Maintenance, worked at the former KFC in downtown Hilo and member of Kuhio Chapel in Keaukaha and Hui Hoopili.

Barbara “Bobbie” Ann Kela, 69, of Hilo, died June 28 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center . Born in Honolulu, she was a maintenance worker with C.W. Maintenance, worked at the former KFC in downtown Hilo and member of Kuhio Chapel in Keaukaha and Hui Hoopili.

Friends may call at 5 p.m. July 13 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 7 p.m. service. Cremation follows. Family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers.

She is survived by husband, Richard Kela Sr., of Hilo; son, Richard Kela Jr., of Hilo; brother, Herbert Sweeney, of Kauai; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.