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Robert Teixeira
Robert Joseph Teixeira, 83, of Hilo is also survived by a sister, Betty Beely of Honolulu. Her name was omitted from an earlier obituary because of information supplied by the mortuary.
Leslie Kaneholani
Leslie Kauilani Kaneholani, 48, of Koloa, Kauai, died Nov. 1, 2015, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. Born April 23, 1967, in Pahala, she was a housekeeper/maintenance person for Hale Kupuna Heritage Home.
A celebration of life begins at 9 a.m. Dec. 19 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ka‘u Ward. Lunch follows.
She is survived by husband, Joseph Kaneholani; daughters, Jourdan (Josh) Kaupu-Kaneholani, Abcde (Kj) Kaupu-Kaneholani; sons, Kekai Kaupu-Kaneholani, Aukai Kaupu-Kaneholani; mother, Mary-Mae Kaupu of Kealakekua; brothers, Larry (Dutchee) Kaupu Jr. of Mark Twain Estates, Mckinley (Michelle) Kaupu and Rudolph (Corine) Kaupu, both of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates; sisters, Stephanie (Kevin) Kaupu-Ceasar of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Cheryllynn Kaneholani of South Glenwood, Eleanor (Gerald) Kaupu-Fontes of Kealakehe, Brianne (Malia) Kaupu-Galon of Kailua-Kona; hanai children, Kaia Powell-Santos, Maleah Powell-Santos, Breanne Brun, Kahuaina Makua, Kaulana Makua, Kiana Mahuka, Jersey Napohaku, Kailana Lopez; two grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Alida Nagel
Alida Nagel, 81, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 9, 2015, at Kona Community Hospital. Born Feb. 20, 1934, in Hamburg, Germany, she was a retired airline customer service agent for TWA.
Friends may call at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19 at Grace Community Church for a service.
She is survived by brother, Holger (Suzanne) Nissen of Castle Rock, Colo.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kamalo Yamamoto
Kamalo Yamamoto, 86, of Niulii died Dec. 4, 2015, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born Aug. 24, 1929, in Kohala, he worked for the former Kohala Sugar Co., was a retired general maintenance worker for the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. Dec. 19 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward for an 11 a.m. service. Burial follows at Hawi County Cemetery.
He is survived by wife, Hanako Yamamoto of Niulii; sons, Jeffrey (Rosemary) Yamamoto of Kapaau, Wesley (Tarne) Yamamoto of Hawi; daughters, Beverlee (Wayne) Yoneda of Honokaa, Rae (Elston) Takayama of Keaau; brothers, Silom Yamamoto of Hawi, William (Mildred) Yamamoto, Kamaka Yamamoto, both of Hilo, Solomon (Rose Marie) Yamamoto of Arizona, Manuel (June) Yamamoto of Halaula; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one aunt; numerous nephews and nieces.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.