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Doreen McMillen
Doreen Maria McMillen, 69, of Kailua-Kona, died Feb. 9, 2022 in Kealakekua. She was born Oct. 31, 1952 in Hayward, California.
Services will be held at a later date.
She is survived by son, Rick (Heather) Henson; and McMillen sisters, Lori, Cathy and Jackie.
Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
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Douglas Brandenburg
Douglas Michael Brandenburg, 70, of Na’alehu, died Feb. 11, 2022 at his residence. Born Oct. 22, 1951, he was a respiratory therapist.
Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Aloha-Ilio Animal Rescue.
He is survived by brother, Robert Brandenburg Jr. of Troy, Ohio; three nieces; a great-niece; and a great-nephew.
Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
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Wayne Pine
Wayne Makua Pine, 76, of Honokaa, died Jan. 31, 2022, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Aug. 25, 1945 in Kukuihaele, he was a heavy equipment operator for Hamakua Sugar Co., a security officer for Safeguard Services and Mauna Kea Beach Resort, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honokaa Ward.
Friends may call at 1 p.m. March 12 45-3323 Ohai St. in Honokaa for a celebration of life.
He is survived by companions, Norma Keliikipi of Honokaa and Cynthia Lewi of Waimea; sons, Evan (Ipo) Pine and Vernon Pine, all of Honokaa; daughter, Sharilynn Pine of Honokaa; numerous brothers and sisters; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Clarence Arnold Jr.
Clarence Vance Arnold Jr., 68, of Mountain View, died Feb. 28, 2022, at Hilo Medical Center. Born Jan. 19, 1954 in Honolulu, he was a carpenter/Journeyman for the Hilo Coast Plantation and a member of the Nunu Pidgeon Club, Arnold’s Poker Room and AA Maintenance.
Services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by wife, Darlene Arnold; sons, Cala (Keleka) Arnold, Chase Arnold, John Arnold and Bryan Arnold; daughters, Lisa (Melvin) Cadaoas and Jennie (Herbie) Gomes; brothers, Mark (KC) Arnold and Patrick (Michelle) Arnold; sisters, Vivian Fujihara, Carla Cottrell, Dale Pfeifer, Carol Gonsalves, Suzie Thalheimer, Judy Soares, Cindy Durrett and Bernadine Jones; nine grandchildren; and numerous cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
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Richard Perreira
Richard “Dickie” Charles Perreira, 75, of Hilo died Feb. 12, 2022, at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Hospice Facility. Born in Hilo, he was a retired firefighter for tehe County of Hawaii, owner of the former Aloha Pumping Service, member of the First Missionary Baptist Church and a veteran of the Hawaii Army National Guard during the Vietnam War.
Private services held.
He is survived by wife, Ruth Perreira of Hilo; children, Jacqueline (Corey) Green of Las Vegas, and Clayton (Nicole) Perreira and Calvin Perreira, all of Hilo; siblings, Betty Jane Bega of Maui, Francine Hollinger of Oahu, and Alfred Sextimo of Hilo; hanai brothers, Ted Nicolas and Terry Nicolas Sr., both of Hilo; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
