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Douglas Nakata Sr.
Douglas “Toki” Nakata Sr., 72, of Haina, Honokaa died April 16, 2016, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Haina, Honokaa, he was a retired boiler controller with the former Hamakua Sugar Co.
Friends may call at 11 a.m. April 27 at Honokaa Hongwanji Mission for an 11:30 a.m. service. The family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by companion, Michelle Rodrigues of Haina, Honokaa; brother, Sidney Nakata of Paauhau; son, Douglas Nakata Jr. of Paauhau; stepson, Ryler Hall of Waimea; stepdaughter, Ashley Hall of Honokaa; one granddaughter, two stepgrandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Kalani Sr.
John Kawaihakulani “Bubull” Kalani Sr., 67, of Hilo died March 25, 2016, at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired welder with the former Ka’u Sugar Co., a former resident manager of the Country Club Hotel, co-chair of the Punaluu Makahiki, did security for the Pahala Christmas Parade, was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.
Friends may call at 4 p.m. April 29 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 6 p.m. prayer service. Friends may also call at 9 a.m. April 30 at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 for a graveside committal service. The family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers.
He is survived by wife, Christine Kalani of Hilo; Son, John (Deanine) Kalani Jr. of Hilo; daughters, Chantelle Kalani, Starlette Kalani, both of Hilo; hanai son, Shayden Requelman Kalani of Hilo; brother, Ernest (Gail) Kalani of Pahala; sisters, Leilani Aldaya, Maryjane (Raymond) Ballio, both of Pahala, Kalei (Richard) Clay of Las Vegas; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jonathan Salinas
Jonathan “Jonjay” Ikaika Salinas, 22 of Kailua-Kona died April 17, 2016, at Kona Community Hospital. Born Nov. 3, 1993, he was a service advisor for Lex Brodie’s Tire Co. and a salesman for Goodyear Tire Co, and a produce delivery driver for Honaunau Produce. He belonged to the Kai E Hitu and Kawaihae Canoe clubs, and was a member of Team Mansu Car Club, Kahikolu Congregational Church and New Hope Christian Fellowship.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. April 30 at Kahikolu Congregational Church in Napoopoo for a 10 a.m. service. The family requests casual attire be worn.
He is survived by father, Christopher (Renee Resureccion) Salinas Sr. of Waimea; mother, Ginger Macomber of Kailua-Kona; brother, Christopher (Kim Crawford) Salinas of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Sheena (Kaui) Wong of Kailua-Kona, Michela (Daniel) Gemmell of New Zealand; stepsister, Brandy (Gene-Paul) Rivera of Kailua-Kona; paternal grandmother, Rita Daniel of Riverton, Wyo.; maternal grandparents, Bobby and Thelma Macomber of Kailua-Kona; hanai grandfather, Julio Resureccion of Waimea; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews.
Skye Noah
Skye Kahealeilani Noah, 19, of Pahoa died March 28, 2016, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Waimea, she was a homemaker.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. April 30 at the Pahoa Community Center for an 11 a.m. service. The family requests casual attire be worn and no flowers.
She is survived by mother, Catherine Noah of Haleiwa, Oahu; father, Gregory Correira Jr. of Pahoa; fiance’, Alexander Bacdad Jr. of Pahoa; sisters, Courtney Noah, Mellissa Noah, both of Waimea; maternal grandparents, Robert and Claudia Noah Sr. of Waimea; paternal grandparents, Gregory Sr. and Alicia Correira of Pahoa; paternal grandmother, Annette Correira of Washington State; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Graciano del Mar
Graciano “Rocky” Jesus del Mar, 66, of Mountain View died April 5, 2016, at his residence. Born May 16, 1949, in Pepeekeo, he was a retired chef and drummer.
Friends may call at 8:30 a.m. May 3 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Papaikou for a 10 a.m. Mass. A luncheon will follow. Scattering of ashes will be 1:15 p.m. at Onomea Arch at Hawaii Botanical Gardens. Lei and loose flowers are welcomed. Info: Pearla, 960-6549.
He is survived by companion, Colleen Mahoney of Mountain View; sons, Jesse del Mar of Kailua-Kona, Douglas (Tanya) del Mar of Honolulu, Ryan (Emi) Mahoney of Las Vegas; daughters, Jana (Michael) Moya of Kaneohe, Oahu, Leilani (Amanaki) Marrich of Hilo; brothers, Michael (Josephine) del Mar of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Joey del Mar of Kailua-Kona, Jesus (Debra) del Mar Jr. of Hilo; sisters, Marcel (Malcom) Smith of Aiea, Oahu, Pearla (Derek Olaso) del Mar-Olaso, Jewel Moore, all of Kailua-Kona; hanai brother, John Richardson of Volcano; hanai daughter, Michelle (Derrek) Kaier of Colorado; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandson, numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Thaine Price
Thaine Ulysses Price, 49, of Waipio Valley died on March 4, 2016, in Waipio Valley. Born in California, he was an insurance sales professional, construction industry renovator, prize winning poet.
Friends may call at 6 p.m. June 9 at Hapuna Beach for a celebration of his life. Info and reservations: Nani, 896-9343.
He is survived by wife, Jana Kuropka of Germany; sons, Zaine Price of Arizona, Waikane Price of Germany, Lono Price of Germany; mother, Patricia Price of Oahu; sisters, Sharon Schleigh of Arizona, Eve Price-Lawrence of Arizona; brother, Darrell Price of South Carolina; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jerry Cox
Jerry Don Cox, 64, of Ocean View died April 12, 2016. Born June 19, 1951, in Dallas, he was a painter in the construction industry.
The family plans private services. Condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
He is survived by wife, Debra Cox of Ocean View; sisters, Janie Beard and Penny Moody, both of Texas.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.
Sumie Onaga
Sumie Ueda Onaga, 99, of Papaikou died April 15, 2016, at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in 1917 in Paukaa Mauka, she worked at Hawaii Importing and C. Brewer Crop Log Laboratory, was a homemaker and member of Papaikou Hongwanji Mission and Honomu Henjoji Mission.
Private services were held.
In lieu of monetary gifts or flowers, donations in memory of Sumie U. Onaga can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Honolulu, Attn: Development Office, 1310 Punahou St., Honolulu, HI 96826.
She is survived by daughters, Esther Onaga, Christine Onaga, Grace Onaga; four grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nobuko Tokeshi
Nobuko “Betty” Tokeshi, 88, of Wailuku, HI, and formerly of Piihonua died March 18, 2016, at the Maui Memorial Medical Center. Born in Hilo, was a retired warehouse clerk for Divaco, member of the Taishoji Soto Mission and the Piihonua Community Association.
Private family services were held in Hilo. The family requests monetary donations be omitted.
She is survived by sons, Brian (Faith) Tokeshi of Maui, and Daryl Tokeshi of Hilo; daughter, Gayla (Dennis) Pirtle of Colorado; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
