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Betty Jumalon
Betty Beatriz Cruz Jumalon, 80, of Keaau died Aug. 15, 2013, at Hilo Medical Center. Born April 1, 1933, in Manila, Philippines, she was a retired room service inspector, homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. Sept. 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo for a 10 a.m. service. Burial follows at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Family requests casual attire be worn. Flowers are welcome.
She is survived by son, Jose Ramos of Honolulu; daughters, Matilda Jumalon of Hilo, Michelle Germano of Kailua-Kona; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Wade Wilson
Wade K. Wilson, 65, of Keaau died Aug. 30, 2013, at home. Born in Pahala, he was a supervisor for Hawaiian Electric Light Co. and member of Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Alu Like.
Friends may call at 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 6:30 p.m. service. Cremation follows. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by wife, Mabel Wilson of Hawaiian Paradise Park; sons, Edward Wilson of Opihikao, Scott (Erika) Wilson, Leslie (Cheri) Wilson, Shane Wilson, and Kekoa Wilson, all of Hawaiian Paradise Park; mother, Margaret Wilson-Perez of Hawaiian Beaches; brother, Duke Wilson of Maui; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rose Alip
Rose V. Alip, 71, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 20, 2013, at Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Waipio Valley, she was a retired paramedical assistant at Hilo Medical Center, a former bus driver and member of the Kona 1st Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. Sept. 14 at Honokaa Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for an 11 a.m. service. Burial follows at Honokaa County Cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by husband, Leroy Alip of Kailua-Kona; sons, Leroy (Kaylene) Alip Jr. of Honokaa, Robert Alip and Dwayne Alip, both of Kona; daughter, Carrie (Sam) Pung of Honokaa; brother, John (Elaine) Ventura of Kawaihae; sisters, Josephine Amaral of Kohala, Priscilla (Chester) Hetrick of Las Vegas, Carmen (Paul) Green of Maui, Antonia Balicanta of Oahu; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Laurie Araujo-Stuebgen
Laurie Lei Quintal Araujo-Stuebgen, 60, of Pahoa died Aug. 31, 2013, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Jan. 1, 1953, in Honolulu, she was the proprietor of Laurie Leis Laminates and a former bartender at Hale Inu, Town & Country and the Green Door.
Friends may call at 1 p.m. Sept. 14 at 16-2043 37th Ave. in Pahoa for a 2 p.m. service. Online condolences may be posted at homelanimemorialpark.com.
She is survived by husband, Jeffrey Stuebgen of Pahoa; mother, Lauriette Fields of Keaau; brother, Frank (Haroldeen) Quintal of Kurtistown; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Lenora Kaaukai
Lenora K. “Nora” a.k.a. Elizabeth Akiona Kaaukai, 73, of Puueopaku died Sept. 3, 2013, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Oct. 31, 1939, in Hilo, she was an assistant baker at the former Hatada Bakery in Hilo and member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou.
Friends may call at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at Haili Church in Hilo for a 9:30 a.m. service. Family requests aloha attire be worn. Flower lei are welcome. A private urn committal will be held at a later date.
She is survived by son, Louis (Evelyn Cruz) Kaaukai of Puueopaku; daughters, Lisa (Jim Karoly) Kaaukai-Cole of West Virginia, Melaine Kaaukai of Puueopaku, Michelle (Brian) Kaaukai-Perreira of Pepeekeo; sister, Eunice Sewall of Las Vegas; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Albert Malakaua
Albert Nailima Malakaua, 88, of Keaukaha died Aug. 18, 2013, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired tour bus driver, Army veteran and an elder of the Waiakea Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Sept. 14 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for an 11 a.m. service.
He is survived by wife, Wilimina Malakaua of Hilo; daughter, Ruth Miyasato of Hilo; sister, Keolaho Davidson of Kahalui, Maui; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dolly Stevens
Dolly Jane Davis Stevens, 60, of Waimea died July 30, 2013, at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Pahala, she was a homemaker, caregiver and a pastor of New Beginnings Assembly of God Church.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. Sept. 14 at Kahilu Town Hall (Mana Christian Ohana Church) in Waimea for a 10 a.m. service. Private urn committal will be held at a later date. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by husband, Strickland Stevens of Waimea; daughters, Romona Stevens, Anginette (Jason) Palacol; hanai daughter, Keola Stevens; son, Isaiah (Kaiu Akau) Stevens; hanai sons, Onipaa Stevens, Kaimi Stevens and Kukini Stevens, all of Waimea; brothers, McKinley (Wendy) Davis Jr. of Naalehu, Melvin (Eunice) Davis of Discovery Harbor; hanai brothers, Rudy (Corrine) Kaupu and Nelson (Bernie) Kaupu, both of Ocean View; sisters, Juann Kai and Velma (James) Tanaka, both of Hilo, Lena Mae (Bryan) Davis-Natividad and Rochel Davis, both of Pahala, Angie (Clifford) Okimoto of Naalehu; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Annie Kaniho
Annie Kahiilani Kaniho, 78, of Lahaina, Maui, died Sept. 2, 2013, at her home in Kihei, Maui. Born Jan. 27, 1935, in Puunene, Maui, she was retired from the Royal Lahaina Hotel.
Friends may call at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at Ballard Family Mortuary on Maui for a 7 p.m. service. Cremation follows. Online condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
She is survived by sons, Chris Kaniho, Michael (Teresa) Kaniho, Kenneth (Zelie) Kaniho; daughters, VergieAnn (Robert) McIntosh, Florence (Peter) Poasi; brothers, Kaliko (Esther) Naeole, Earl (ElaMae) Naeole, Herman (Irene) Naeole; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Ralph Benoit
Ralph Benoit, 91, of Hilo died Aug. 26, 2013. Born in Massachusetts, he was retired from the civil service.
Private services were held.
He is survived by wife, Sumie Benoit of Hilo; son, William (Jodie) Benoit of California; daughter, Deirdre Benoit of Hilo; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
Sen Woo Fang
Sen Woo Fang, 81, of Mountain View died Aug. 17, 2013, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Nov. 8, 1931, in China, he was the proprietor of Fang Pacific Nursery and member of the Hawaii Tea Society.
Services have been held. Family requests no monetary donations.
He is survived by sons, James Yen Jen (Wei) Fang and Yen Wen (Mei Chiao) Fang, both of Mountain View; brothers, Sen Ming Fang and Sen Xia Fang, both of China; sister, Bi Yuen Fang of China; one granddaughter; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Orvis Knowlton
Orvis A. Knowlton, 75, of Hilo died, Aug. 17, 2013, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Sept. 4, 1938, in Portland, Ore., he was a retired auto mechanic at Antonio’s Auto Repair Shop in Hilo.
Private services were held.
He is survived by wife, Cecilia Knowlton of Hilo; sons, James (Brandy) Powers, Arthur Knowlton, Michael (Shelly Marote) Knowlton and George (Merissa Kahoalii) Knowlton, all of Hilo; three grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Terumi Nakahara
Terumi “Teri” Nakahara, 77, of Hilo died Aug. 24, 2013, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a data entry operator for KTA Super Stores and member of Puna Hongwanji Mission and Hauoli Kumiai.
Private services were held. Family requests no flowers or monetary gifts.
She is survived by daughter, Glynis (Van Okamura) Nakahara of San Francisco; brothers, Edward (Helen) Oshiba of Harbor City, Calif., Masaaki Oshiba and Yoshito Oshiba, both of Hilo; two grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hannah Hirata
Hannah Miyako Hirata, 92, formerly of Ookala and Ahualoa died Aug. 4, 2013, at Life Care Center of Kona. Born June 17, 1921, in Honaunau, she was a housewife, lauhala weaver, seamstress and member of Paauilo Kongoji Mission.
Private services were held.
She is survived by brother, Mikio Isu of Honaunau; sisters, Betty Nishibun of Pearl City, Oahu, Betty (Kenneth) Ebata of Honokaa, Loretta Kitaoka of Captain Cook; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
James Masuko
James Juzo Masuko, 96, of Hilo died Aug. 15, 2013, at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Waimalu, Oahu, he was a retired longshoreman for HT&T and tour driver for the former Slim Holt Tours.
Private services were held. Family requests no flowers or monetary gifts.
He is survived by son, Glenn Masuko of Honolulu; daughters, Alberta Takashiba and Mary Masuko, both of Hilo, May (Greg) Navarro of Papaikou; sister, Mitsue Tanaka of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dolores Rainey
Dolores Rainey, 75, of Pahoa died Sept. 4, 2013, at Hilo Medical Center. She was born Feb. 16, 1938, in Los Angeles.
Private services were held. Online condolences may be made at homelanimemorialpark.com.
She is survived by brothers, Ned Lyle, Craig Silva and Terry Silva, all of California; sisters, Nancy Pickett and Toni Smith, both of California; numerous nieces and nephews.
James Haines
James Michael Haines, 73, of Pahoa died Aug. 23, 2013. He was born in California.
He is survived by mother, Erva Farnsworth of Pahoa; sister, Bridget Milligan of Alaska; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.