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Richard Huggins
Richard Russell Huggins, 73, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 5, 2015, at Straub Clinic and Hospital in Honolulu. Born May 11, 1942, in Chicago, he was the owner of Nautillus II.
He is survived by son, Richard Huggins of Dana Point, Calif.; sister, Carole Magill of Colorado Springs, Colo.
A memorial gathering will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at Pine Trees Beach. Refreshments will be enjoyed after in Harbor House at Honokohau Harbor. Lei and loose flowers are welcome.
Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.
Kylan Leopoldino
Kylan Dennis Leopoldino, 1 month and 16 days old, of Hilo died Nov. 29, 2015. He was born in Hilo.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Dec. 12 at Kaumana Drive Baptist Church, Hilo, for a 10 a.m. service.
He is survived by mother, Pepe Kamelamela of Hilo; father, Trevor Leopoldino of Hilo; grandparents, Lee Ann Kamelamela, Trena (Caylan Ua) Leopoldino; brothers, Treysten Leopoldino-Carvalho, Kysen Leopoldino, James Ferreira, Tylan Leopoldin-Kamelamela, Trevor Leopoldino Jr.; sisters, Kysha Carvalho, Treysha Leopoldino, Tatiana Kamelamela-Ferreira, Tiane Leopoldino, Netanya Kurokawa; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Clayton Tremaine Sr.
Clayton Devereux Tremaine Sr., 76, of Waikoloa died Nov. 23, 2015, at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born Oct. 28, 1939, in Honolulu, he was a ranch foreman for Pohokala Ranch, a 2007 inductee into the Paniolo Hall of Fame and a Navy veteran.
A celebration of life will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Family requests casual attire be worn. Flowers are welcome.
He is survived by wife, Barbara Tremaine of Waikoloa; sons, Clayton (MaryAnn) Tremaine Jr., of Mountain View, Champ Tremaine of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Shaula (Ropati) Tualaulelei of Kailua-Kona, Shaurell Tremaine of Waikoloa; brothers, Grant (Penny) Vedder, Gordon (Dal) Tremaine and Orlo Vedder, all of Oahu, Douglas (Kay) Tremaine of College Station, Texas, David (Moana) Palama Jr. and Steven (Kathy) Palama, both of Kauai, Arthur (Lena) Palama of Kawaihae; sister, Iwalani Leanio of Anahola; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Isoe Isemoto
Isoe Isemoto, 80, of Hilo died Nov. 19, 2015, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born Feb. 17, 1935, in Hilo, she was a retired licensed practical nurse for Hilo Medical Center and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Buddhist Women’s Association (Fujinkai).
Friends may call at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 3 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers or monetary gifts.
She is survived by brother, Larry (Beatrice) Isemoto of Hilo; sisters, Tomie Shiigi of Hilo, Yoshie Araki of Los Angeles, Sachie (Thomas) Kaneshiro of Waipahu, Oahu; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gary Ichishita
Gary Kazuyoshi Ichishita, 88, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 23, 2015, at Kona Community Hospital. Born March 5, 1927, in Keopu, he was co-owner of Kona Laundry and Dry Cleaners and member of the Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Keopu Citizens Club, Kumamoto Kenjin Kai, Nikkei Kyokai and Shinwaka Club.
Private services will be held.
He is survived by wife, Fujie Ichishita of Kailua-Kona; brother, Wally (Aiko) Ichishita of Kalaoa; sister, Janet Sunada of Kealakekua; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Robert Teixeira
Robert Joseph Teixeira, 83, of Hilo died Nov. 25, 2015, at home. Born Nov. 25, 1932, in Honolulu, he was the owner of Teixeira Trucking and member of Hawaii Classic Cruisers Club
Services were held.
He is survived by daughter, Sandy Thoene of Kaneohe, Oahu; brother, Jimmy Teixeira of Las Vegas; sisters, June Jacobsen of Florida, Ann Ostrowski of Orgeon, Mary Handlon of California; one grandson.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Salvacion Musa
Salvacion “Aunty Basing” C. Musa, 86, of Waimea died Dec. 1, 2015, at Hale Hoola Hamakua. Born Feb. 7, 1929, in Manila, Philippines, she was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea.
Private services will be held at a later date.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.