Obituaries 2-24-13

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Daniel Chang

Daniel Chang

Daniel Seong Chang, 92, of Kapaau died Feb. 11, 2013, at his daughter’s residence. Born Aug. 10, 1920, in Kohala, he was a retired welder for the former Kohala Sugar Co. and member of the Senior Citizens Club of Kohala and Kohala Gateball Club.

Friends may call at 10 a.m. March 2 at Kalahikiola Congregational Church in Kapaau for an 11 a.m. service. Burial follows at Waianaia Cemetery in Halaula. Family requests aloha attire be worn.

He is survived by wife, Elizabeth Chang of Kapaau; daughters, Nalani (Keith) Fujimoto of Waipahu, Oahu, Bette Sue (Joseph) Cazimero Jr. of Laie, Oahu; brothers, Benjamin Chang of California, Joseph (Betty) Chang of Kohala; sisters, Violet Kaiawe of Kohala, Florence Brown of Honolulu, Betty Trawick and Leina (Ernest) Begley, both of North Dakota; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Jose Amaral

Jose “Joe” Pereira Amaral, 90, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 11, 2013, at Kona Community Hospital. Born June 10, 1922, in Viseu, Portugal, he was a retired service manager and plumber.

Service information will be announced at a later date.

He is survived by sons, Albert (Kaulu) Amaral of Kailua-Kona, Alipio Amaral of Bakersfield, Calif., Anthony Amaral of Oakland, Calif.; daughters, Bina Amaral of St. Louis, Mo., Carmen Amaral of Kailua-Kona; 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Mildred Nakagawa

Mildred Misako Nakagawa, 88, of Hilo died Feb. 4, 2013, in Honolulu. Born May 6, 1924, in Amauulu Camp No.1, Hilo, she was retired from the former Sheraton Waiakea Village, had worked at Naniloa Hotel and was a member of Taishoji Soto Mission.

Private services were held.

She is survived by son, Kenneth (Carolyn) Nakagawa of Honolulu; granddaughter, Renee Nakagawa of Los Angeles; nieces.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Steven Kennison

Steven Kennison, 64, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 12, 2013, at his residence. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired security guard.

Private services were held.

He is survived by numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

Ellen Roy

A celebration of life for Ellen Lei Roy, 73, of Kailua-Kona is scheduled for noon March 10 at the Queen Liliuokalani subdivision, 74-5145 Hokulii Place, Kailua-Kona. Family and friends can call Lori at 990-2734 for more information.