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Elaine Watai
Elaine “Aunty Elaine” Pualani Watai, 77, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 4, 2016, at Kaiser Moanalua Medical Center. Born May 23, 1938, in Honolulu, she was a retired youth specialist for the Salvation Army Intervention Services, member of the Kona Crime Prevention Committee, Alu Like, Kealakehe Neighborhood Watch, Youth Crime Watch of Kealakehe, Lea Lea Na Opio Youth Group, Purple Majesties Red Hat Society, a one time Grand Marshall of the Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade, head bartender and luau coordinator at the former Keauhou Beach Hotel and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. p.m. Feb. 26 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kailua-Kona for a wake service. Friends may also call at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 27 at the church for a service, followed by burial at 9 a.m. at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. The family requests casual attire be worn and flowers are welcome.
She is survived by daughters, Paula Jelsma of Kailua-Kona, Shiloah (Blane) Kenolio of Hilo; hanai daughters, Florence (Dave) Schamehorn of Ohio, Kaleinani Balanon of Aiea, Oahu; sons, Benjamin (Imelda) Watai, Walter (Lavaina) Watai, and Jerry (Arlene) Watai, all of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Frances (Tommy) Salvador of Honolulu, Rose Williams of Sacramento, Calif.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Carol Amaral
Carol Jean Amaral, 69, of Naalehu died Feb. 7, 2016, at Ka’u Hospital. Born March 6, 1946, in Pahala, she was a cafeteria worker for Naalehu Elementary School, factory worker for Mac Farms, cafeteria cook for Kilauea Military Camp, educational assistant for Pahala Elementary School, receptionist for Ka’u Family Health Center, cook for Hana Hou restaurant, a babysitter, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Naalehu, the Ka’u Roping and Riding Association, and the Naalehu Senior Citizens.
Friends may call at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Naalehu for a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial will follow at Naalehu Community Cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by daughters, Paula (Felix) Tailon, Tammy (Ralph) Kaapana, both of Naalehu; brother, Robert (Colleen) Pestano of Hilo; sisters, Angeline Moniz, Mary Apo, both of Hilo, Aileen (Robert) Mattos of Ocean View; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Margaret Blackmer
Margaret Elizabeth Blackmer, 90, of Kurtistown died Jan. 22, 2016, at home. Born March 19, 1925, in San Bernardino, Calif., she worked as a teacher for various schools in Hilo for the State Department of Education and retired from Hilo Union School.
Friends may call at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Hilo Missionary Church for a 4:30 p.m. service. A graveside urn committal will be at noon Feb. 29 at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Family requests aloha attire be worn. Flowers are welcome.
She is survived by daughter, Dania Blackmer of Volcano; brother, Warren Perry of San Diego; nephews; nieces; two grandchildren, one great-granddaughter.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jon Hayashi
Jon Keiji Hayashi, 46, of Hilo died Feb. 5, 2016, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Nov. 20, 1969, in Hilo he worked for T H Y &Associates and was a scoutmaster for Higashi Hongwanji Boy Scouts Troop 78.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. Feb. 27 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for an 11 a.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn and no monetary gifts or flowers.
He is survived by mother, Misae Hayashi of Hilo; brother, Gary (Kelly) Hayashi of Huachuca City, Ariz.; sister, Kristine (Brice) Takata of Hilo; a niece, two nephews, aunts, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sheriann Soares
Sheriann “Shaggy Boo” Kuuipo Soares, 38, of Papaikou died Jan. 19, 2016, at home. Born Nov. 1, 1977, in Hilo, she was a caregiver.
Friends may call at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo for a 7 p.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn.
She is survived by son, Trysten Soares of Hilo; parents, Robert and Bernadette Soares of Papaikou; sisters, Bernadine Paasch, Junedale Rios, both of Hilo, Francine (George) Paasch of Ainaloa, Geri (Robin) Heu of Glenwood; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rosemarie Wilson
Rosemarie Lehua Wilson, 64, of Kurtistown died Feb. 15, 2016, at home. Born Aug. 30, 1951, in Honolulu, she was a hairdresser and an elder of Kurtistown Assembly of God Church.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. Feb. 27 at Kurtistown Assembly of God Church for an 11 a.m. service.
She is survived by spouse, William Wilson of Kurtistown; sons, David (Brandi) Wilson of Ainaloa, Landis (Vivian) Wilson and James Waltjen; daughters, Candace (Peter) Concepcion, Crystal (Lei) Wilson of Kurtistown, Brianna (Nick) Wilson and Annie (Pat) Wilson; brother, Chris (Selia) Keim; sisters, Maxine Keim, Yvonne Keim and Nina (Danny) Shervington; two grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces.
Albert Gonsalves
Albert Mookini Gonsalves, 18, of Keaau died Feb. 13, 2016. He was born Aug. 7, 2016, in Hilo.
Friends may call at noon Feb. 27 at Living Waters in Assembly of God Church in Hilo for a 1 p.m. service. Condolences may be posted at www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
He is survived by mother, Diana Gonsalves of Keaau; father, Valentine Gonsalves of Keaau; grandparents, Edward and Julie Rose of Pahoa and Carmen Alpiche of Hilo; brothers, Valentine (Tiffany) Gonsalves Jr., Edward Gonsalves of Alaska and Jarday (Shalei) Gonsalves of Keaau; sisters, Ernesta (Martin) Gonsalves of Hilo and Danyal (David) Roberts of Texas; numerous nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts and cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Donavan Sadino
Donavan Emillio Sadino, 35, of Naalehu died Jan. 26, 2016. He was born June 28, 1980, in Hilo.
Friends may call Feb. 28 at the family residence for a celebration of life. For information, call Tessie Sadino at 640-2778. Condolences may posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
He is survived by mother, Terrie Costa of Hilo; brothers, Travis Sadino of Puna, Carlos Sadino of Hilo; sisters, Tannie Ramos of Kona, Tessie Sadino of Hilo; nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.