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Keith Leonatti
Keith Joseph Leonatti, 63, of Naalehu died Dec. 2, 2015. Born Sept, 15, 1952, in Illinois, he worked as a carpenter in new construction.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 at South Point Green Sands for a 1 p.m. celebration of life at Tiki Mama’s in Ocean View. Online condolences may be posted at www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
He is survived by son, Adam (Sheree) Leonatti of Arvada, Colo.; daughter, Stephanie (Chad) Lewis of Monument, Colo.; brothers, Ron (Sherry) Leonatti and James (Holly) Leonatti, both of Illinois; sister, Carolyn Yanish of West Virginia; four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Tilyn Bradish
Tilyn Howard Bradish, 32, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 27, 2015, at Kona Community Hospital. Born June 10, 1983, in Santa Rosa, Calif., he was an electrician.
A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at Pahoehoe Beach Park, 77-6434 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona.
He is survived by daughters, Leanne McGarrah of Petaluma, Calif., Kaylee Korntved of Rohnert Park, Calif., Everleigh Bradish of Tacoma, Wash.; fiance, Asia Hardy of Tacoma, Wash.; brother, Jeremiah Bradish of Globe, Ariz.; mother, Vicky Bradish of Kailua-Kona; grandfather, Llewellyn Skidmore of Sebastopol, Calif.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Myron Fuellas
Myron Jon Fuellas, 54, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 27, 2015, at his residence. Born Jan. 25, 1961, in Kohala, he was a laundry attendant at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and a security officer for Jan Guard Security Services.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. Dec. 19 at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Gardens, 75-1048 Henry St., for an 11:30 a.m. service. Burial follows in the Hawi County Cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by father, John Fuellas of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Myrna (Robin) Amarino of Holualoa, Janis (Kerry) Kanetani of Kurtistown; three nieces, three nephews; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alan Kaaua
Alan Cleghorn Kaaua, 81, of Kukuihaele, died Dec. 2, 2015. He was born Sept. 10, 1934, in Honolulu.
A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Dec. 19 at Pukalani Stables in Waimea.
He is survived by children, Christopher (Iwalani) Kaaua of Waimea, Kathleen (Wolf) Schwartze of Tacoma, Wash.; brother, Archie Kaaua of Hilo; sister, Lani Bruss of Oshkosh, Wis.; four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Thelma Lindsey
Thelma Lulu O Kamakani Lindsey, 75, of Waimea died Dec. 7, 2015. Born Dec. 28, 1939, she was a former social director for the hospitality and visitors industry as a Japanese interpreter and communication operator at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel was a fourth generation paniolo pa‘u rider for Aloha Festivals.
Friends may call at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 19 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Waimea for an 11 a.m. service. Burial follows at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cemetery.
She is survived by daughter, Daphne Lindsey of Honolulu; nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Ballard Mortuary.
Christopher Volpa
Christopher Edwin Volpa, 26, of Keauhou died Dec. 2, 2015, at Kona Community Hospital. Born Feb. 21, 1989, in Truckee, Calif., he was a self-employed landscaper.
A celebration of life will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 20 at Keauhou Canoe Club. Ash scattering will be at 9 a.m. A potluck follows. Loose flowers are welcome. Family requests no alcohol.
He is survived by son, Jhett Volpa of Captain Cook; mother, Mary (J.B.) Haanio Brown of Midwest City, Okla.; hanai mother, Lyn Brewster of Keauhou; brothers, Lance (Chelsey Souza) Volpa of Paauilo, Nicholas (Tahina Joaquin-Victor) Volpa of Keauhou; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.