Thomas Callero
Thomas Callero
Thomas A. Callero, 48, of Waikoloa died March 3, 2016. Born Nov. 4, 1967, in Seattle, he was a bartender.
Friends may call at 8 a.m. March 13 at Lava Lava Beach Club at Anaehoomalu Bay for a celebration of his life. Condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
He is survived by wife, Jodie Callero of Waikoloa; children, Kanai Kaaihili, Kali Callero and Stephanie Callero, all of Waikoloa; parents, Gary and Mary Lou Callero of Washington, brother, Robert Callero of Seattle, sister, Jennifer Callero of Seattle.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Theodore Guerpo
Theodore “Ted” “Teddy” Guerpo, 85, of Hilo died Feb. 29, 2016, at Hilo Medical Center. Born April 4, 1930, in Honokaa, he was a retired welder and ironworker.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 13 at Hilo Women’s Club, 7 Lele St. for a celebration of life. Casual attire.
He is survived by wife, Taeim Guerpo of Hilo; daughters, Teresa (David) Ells of Keaau, Tania (Terry) Delfin of California, Marcie Vicente, Mallory (William ) Kaipo, both of Hilo, Taryn Mahuna of Nevada; son, Tyrone (Samantha) Guerpo of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Julia Cuaresma, Crispina (Romaldo Madarang) Quitoriano, both of Paauilo; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mary Patao
Mary “Vovo” Patao, 100, of Honomu died March 1, 2016, at the Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Honomu, she was a homemaker and a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and the Foster Grandparents Program.
Friends may call from 8 to 9:30 a.m. March 15 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Honomu for a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
She is survived by sons, Frank (Barbara) Quirit of Kaneohe, Oahu, James (Maura) Patao of Kona, Lawrence (Annette) Patao of Pepeekeo, Rodney Patao of Orlando, Fla.; daughters, Sally Fukunaga of Kona, Caroline Patao of Honomu, Frances (Larry) Caceres of Hilo; sisters, Elsie Carvalho of Hilo, Wilma (Tyrone) Revilla of Honomu; 27 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Linda Kuanoni
Linda Marie Kuanoni, 64, of Hilo died March 8, 2016, at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. March 16 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church for a 10:30 a.m. Mass. Burial will follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
She is survived by husband, Wayne Kuanoni Sr. of Hilo; daughter, Christine Kuanoni of Hilo; son, Wayne (Jennifer) Kuanoni Jr. of Hilo; brothers, Robert (Rebecca) Pacheco of Pepeekeo, Douglas Pacheco of Hilo; sisters, Shirley (Bal) Pacheco of California, Betty (Henry) Fortin, Dolly Jean (Wayne) Pavao, both of Keaau, Peggy Pacheco of Hilo; two grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Abraham Ahmad, Jr.
Abraham “Puhipau” Ahmad, Jr., 78, Hawaiian Kingdom patriot and documentary filmmaker with Na Maka o ka ‘Aina who dedicated his life to enlightening himself, his people and the world about Hawaiian history, sovereignty, and aloha ‘aina, died Feb. 9, 2016, at home in Na’alehu. Born in Hilo, he was a member of the Kamehameha Schools class of 1955.
Memorial at ‘Iolani Palace will be 10 a.m., March 25.
He is survived by wife and co-producer Joan Lander; sister, Halawe Bohreer; brother Harrub Ahmad Houssein; sons Eleu (Nina) Puhipau, Kaiana (Judi) Ahmad, and Vernon (Pua) Niau Puhipau; former wife Aulani Ahmad; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Phyllis Arthur
Phyllis Arthur, 83, of Volcano died Feb. 20, 2016. Born Dec. 27, 1932, in Honolulu, she retired as a supervisor at LSG Sky Chef, American Airlines.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. April 2 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary for a celebration of life. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Cemetery. Condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
She is survived by brother, William Arthur; numerous grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Keith Bragdon
Keith Alan Bragdon, 53, of Mountain View died Feb. 21, 2016. He was born Jan. 30, 1963, in Kansas City.
Services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
He is survived by lifelong companion, Jennifer Mills of Mountain View; father, Jerry Bragdon of Thailand; grandmother, Marcella Bragdon of Kansas City; brother, Ken (Vincent Mansapit) Bragdon of Mountain View; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Robert Nievar
Robert “Rob,” “Mr. Alii” Dean Nievar, 70, of Kailua-Kona, died Feb. 29, 2016, at his residence. Born Dec. 16, 1945, in Pekin, Ill., he was a fitness director for Hawaii Fitness, a real estate agent and a former member and dancer for George Naope Hula Halau.
Service will be held in Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Condolences may be sent to the Nievar Family at 1015 Truman Drive, Pekin, Illinois 61554. Info: (309) 267-6040.
He is survived by brother, James (Melanie) Nievar of Pekin, Ill.; sisters, Dorean Seitz, Phyl Drake both of East Peoria, Ill., Mary (Richard) Johnston of Pekin, Ill.; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Edna Riveira
Edna Keahilani Riveira, 60, of Kapaau died March 2, 2016. Born Dec. 5, 1955, in Honolulu, she was an assistant manager at the DFS Galleria in the King’s Shops and attended the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall Church.
Condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
She is survived by husband, Patrick; sons, Edrick (Amy) Riveira Crane of North Carolina; Darius Riveira of Kohala; daughter, Leila Riveira of Hilo; brother Joyson Kaauamo of Honolulu; sisters, Crystal (Ali) Vogele of Lahaina, Maui; Lucille Greenstreet of Holualoa; 11 grandchildren.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Carmen Barreras
Carmen Verzola Barreras, 75, Captain Cook, died Jan. 30, 2016, at her residence. Born in Puunene on June 9, 1941, she was an opera singer. She was a self-employed master hair stylist and a member of the San Jose Civic Light Opera.
Private services will be held.
She is survived by her daughter, Marta Barreras of Captain Cook; sister, Edna (Julio) Bolante of San Diego; granddaughter, Malia Barreras-Float of Captain Cook; grandson, Joshua Barreras-Float of Captain Cook; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
Burton Ito
Burton Yoshimi Ito, 76, of Kealakekua died Feb. 18, 2016, at Kona Community Hospital. Born July 2, 1939, in Kealakekua, he was the owner of Burton Ito ATA Architect, a coffee farmer, member of the Kona Historical Society, Hind Kumiai, Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and Fukuoka Kenjin Kai.
Private services were held.
He is survived by daughter, Christina Ito of Kealakekua; son, Byron (Jue-Lan Fu) Ito of Captain Cook; brother, Dorsey Ito of Kealakekua; sister, Kay Uejio of Cypress, Calif.; two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.