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James Leleiwi Jr.
James “Boogie” Keliihoukamoku Leleiwi Jr., 69, of Kailua-Kona, died July 10, 2021, at his residence. Born July 10, 1952, in North Kona, he was a construction foreman and worked for Hawaiian Dredging, Goodfellow Brothers, Kiewit Construction, Dick Pacific Construction and Paul’s Electric Service.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. Aug 28 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona for Mass. The family requests casual attire.
He is survived by wife, Ugi Leleiwi; sons, James Leleiwi III and Jason (Nohea) Leleiwi, all of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Hina Kimitete of Los Angeles; brothers, Russell (Sandra) Leleiwi of Ocean View, Morgan (Barbara) Leleiwi of Kailua-Kona, and Clinton (Mary) Leleiwi of Longmont, Colorado; sisters, Charlene Tolentino of Hilo and Lovenna Leleiwi of Kailua-Kona; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three goddaughters; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Patsy Hamada
Patsy Sueko Hamada, 75, of Captain Cook, died July 31, 2021, at her residence. Born May 7, 1946, in Honokaa, she was a senior accounting clerk for the municipal government and a member of Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
Private services will be held at a later date.
She is survived by husband, Hale Hamada of Captain Cook, daughters, Shari (Anthony) Bragalone of Holualoa, Teri (Neal) Matsumura of Captain Cook, and Winter (Billy Sookla) Hamada of Kapolei, Oahu; brothers, Ronald (Mary Lyn) Uemura of Hamilton, Montana, and Robert (Joanne) Uemura of Gardena, California; sisters, Amy Koizumi and Carole (Galen) Kuba, all of Hilo; two grandsons; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Michele Carvalho
Michele Ann Carvalho, 50, of Kailua-Kona, died July 30, 2021, at her residence. Born Aug. 3, 1970 in Kealakekua, she was a secretary for West Hawaii Elecronics.
No service is planned at this time.
She is survived by life partner, David Mayers; brother, Martin (Lani) Carvalho Jr. all of Kailua-Kona; maternal grandmother, Leslie Duarte of Holualoa; two grandnephews; a grandniece; and numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Shirley McClung
Shirley McClung, 90, of Waimea, died July 16, 2021, at her residence. Born Nov. 24, 1930, in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, she was a high school teacher.
Services will be held at a later date.
She is survived by daughter, Lisa McClung of New York City; son, Joshua (Sharon) McClung of Waimea; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Charann Alick
Charann Mary Darlene Alick, 26, of Keaau, died July 27, 2021, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Bethel, Alaska, she was an employee of Hilo Candy Co.
Private services.
She is survived by father, Benjamin Alick of Pilot Station, Alaska; sisters, Misty (Arthur) Silva of Hilo, and Gianny Brito of Wisconsin; brother, Levi Brito of Wisconsin; fiancé, Daniel Ingold of Keaau; and hanai parents, Michelle and Shawn Brinkman of Keaau.
Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
Robert Nichols
Robert Charles Nichols, 72, of Keaau, died July 24, 2021, at Pohai Malama. Born in Pasadena, California, he was an automotive mechanic and restorer.
No services.
He is survived by spouse, Deborah Nichols of Keaau; daughters, Lisa (Fabian) Quintero of Riverside, California, and Remie (Paul) Sonstein of Temecula, California; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
