Obituaries: March 30, 2022
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Editor’s note: Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service. Content is subject to editing for parity treatment and style continuity. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. Any questions regarding obituaries should be directed to the mortuary or via email to obituaries@westhawaiitoday.com. Memorial advertisements may be purchased through the newspaper advertising department.
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Daniel Seguerre Sr.
Daniel Guerrero Seguerre Sr., 90, of Ookala, died Jan. 31, 2022, at his residence. Gorn in Hilo, he was a retired tractor/mower operator with the former Hamakua Sugar Co., and a U.S. Army veteran who was awarded the Korean Service Medal with four bronze service stars and the Purple Heart.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. March 31 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for an 11 a.m. service. Committal service to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemeteruy No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire.
He is survived by wife, Gloria Seguerre of Ookala; son, Daniel (Linda) Seguerre Jr. of Hilo; daughters, Georgiana (John) Powe of Texas, Priscilla (Robert Jardine Jr.) Cardoza and Danasha Seguerre of Ookala, Melissa (Robert Pagatpatan) Seguerre of Kapolei, Oahu, Daniella (Yuri Shrum) Seguerre of Kailua-Kona, Denise (Paul) Cawagas of Honokaa, Victoria (Sheldon) Batin of Pa’auilo, Paula (Andrew) Yanagi of Waimea, and Nadine (Gary) Ah Sing and Tiana (Nick Kobayashi) Seguerre of Waiakea; 29 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Manuel Sarme
Manuel “Manning” “Pops” Sarme, 86, formerly of Papaikou, died Jan. 27, 2022 in Hilo. Born Nov. 25, 1935 in Pepeekeo, he was a retired mason, veteran of the United States Marine Corps, fisherman, boxer for the 50th State Athletic Club, owner and head coach for Papaikou CYO Boxing Club, taught coconut weaving at numerous schools on the Big Island and was a member of the American Legion, Hilo Hospice Grieving Group and assistant trainer for AP Boxing.
Friends may call at 4 p.m. April 1 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 6 p.m. service. Friends may also call at 9 a.m. April 4 at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 for burial.
He is survived by sons, Alvin (Vanessa) Owens-Sarme of Maui, Manuel (Lisa Medeiros) Sarme of Mountain View, James (Cherie) Sarme of Kapaa, Kauai, and Wayne Sarme of Hilo; daughter, Vanessa (Bully Shin) Sarme of Keaau; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Norman Lyman II
Norman Keonaona Lyman II, 77, of Kaumana, died March 1, 2022 at his residence. Born Dec. 17, 1944 in Hilo, he was formerly employed by Glover’s, Kuwaye Bro. and Hawaiian Airlines, retired as a systems control operator for Hawaiian Electric Light Company; was member of the IBEW and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou, St. Joseph Church and School Ohana, East Hawaii Kamehameha Schools Parent Association, Hawaii Pop Warner Football Association, and Hilo Boys Club and was a past president of the Hilo High Vikings Football Booster Club.
Friends may call at 8:30 a.m. April 2 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Papaikou, for 10 a.m. Mass; urn burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Section 2. Aloha attire.
He is survived by wife, Pam Lyman of Kaumana; sons, Kalani (Jackie Sawai) Lyman of Papaikou, Arthur (Lisa Nagaishi) Lyman of Mililani, Oahu, David (Amy) Lyman of Texas, Keola (Divina Medeiros) Lyman of Kaumana and Pomai Lyman of Kaumana; aunt, Priscilla Carvalho of Hilo; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Davelyn Kauhi
Davelyn Healani Kauhi, 69, of Hilo, died April 7, 2020 at her residence. Born July 23, 1950 in Hilo, she was a former sales clerk for Ross Dress for Less in Hilo and a school health aide for the Department of Education. and a member of Community of Christ Church in Hilo.
Friends mauy call at 1 p.m. April 2 at Community of Christ Church, 1842 Kinoole St., Hilo, for a 3 p.m. service. Casual attire.
She is survived by husband, Neki Kauhi Jr. of Hilo; sons, Grant (Anne) Kauhi and Jason (Lynelle) Kauhi, all of Hilo, and Brandon (Ashley) Kauhi of Kona; brother, Bradford Camara of Oahu; sisters, Gale (Sam) Lee Loy of Oahu and Caron (Clyde) Tachibana of Hilo; six grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Violet Cook
Violet Hanayo Cook, 85, of Hilo, died March 22, 2022 at her residence. Born Feb. 17, 1937 in Ola’a, she was a retired Realtor for Century 21, opened and operated Violet Cook Realty in Hilo, a teacher in Texas and at Laupahoehoe High School and Waiakea Intermediate School, and a member of the Hilo Yacht Club, and Hawaii Shima Fukuoka Kenjinkai.
Friends may all at 11 a.m. April 3 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a noon service. Casual attire.
She is survived by husband, Valta Cook of Hilo; sons, Valta Albert (Nalani) Cook II of Honolulu and Vaughn (Sylvi) Cook of Hilo; sister, Sharon Kuroda of Longview, Washington; brother, Edmund (Joan) Kuroda of Keaau; five grandchildren; two aunts; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Gary Bremer
Gary W. Bremer, 65, of Kailua-Kona, died Feb. 23, 2022. Born Sept. 5, 1956, in Pampa, Texas, he was a greeter for the Fish Hopper restaurant, merchandiser for Hallmark, chauffeur for the Tony Honda car dealership, a sous chef, owner of Kona Thrift Shop, and a minister in several churches in California, Texas and Hawaii.
Services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by wife, Carolina Bremer of Kailua-Kona; mother, Vera Troncin; and brother, Alan Bremer.
Arrangements Homelani Cremation Services.
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Wilma Kuamoo
Wilma Ku’ualoha Kuamoo, 76, of Pahoa, died Feb. 28, 2022 at Hilo Medical Center.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. June 4 at Waiolena Beach Park, Keaukaha, for a service.
She is survived by husband, Ronald Broomell of Pahoa; sons, Bruce (Janell) Kuamoo, Brian Schneider, and Bradley (Jessica) Kuamoo; daughter, Brenda (William Vernes) Kuamoo; stepsons Gabriel (Makikio) Broomell, and Andrew Broomell; sisters, Mae Kuamoo Ness, Ruth Kuamoo Bradford, Louise Kuamoo McKee, and Maria Smith; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
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Albert Ikeda
Albert “Baer” Mitsuru Ikeda, 89, of Kealakekua, died March 21, 2022 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born Oct. 9, 1932, in Holualoa, he was a counselor and teacher at Konawaena High School, member of BANKOH Kumiai, Retired Teachers Organization, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and a veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard.
Services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Ikeda of Kealakekua; sons, Scott (Juslyn) Ikeda of Captain Cook, Kelly (Jean Butteris) Ikeda of Kealakekua and Jerry (Stephanie) Ikeda of Honolulu; sister, Amy Saito of Honolulu; brother, Dale (Su Yung) Ikeda of San Francisco; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Carl McConnell
Carl Leroy McConnell, 85, of Hawi, died Feb. 16, 2022 at his residence. Born Dec. 24, 1936 in Honolulu, he was a wood worker and a member of the Hawi Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Private services.
He is survived by nephew, Kapono (Natasha) Faisca of Hawi; niece, Sheena Faisca of Las Vegas; three grandnieces; three grandnephews; and numerous cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Mona Paulo
Mona Ku’uleialoha Paulo, 86, of Miloli’i, died March 16, 2022 at her residence. Born April 25, 1935, in Ka‘u, she was a cook and food prep helper at Sandy’s Drive In and Hong Kong Chop Suey restaurants and an attendee at the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. April 30 at Miloli’i Beach Park Pavilion in Miloli’i for a service. Casual attire.
She is survived by sons, Louis (Madeline-Marie) Paulo of Kailua-Kona, Patrick Michael King of Florida Key, Florida; daughters, Lorna Paulo of Lani Kona, Lynelle (Albert) Paulo of Honomalino, Lisa (Cookie) Hua and Adriane Kuahuia, all of Miloli’i; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Sharon Kennelly
Sharon Lynn Kennelly, 74, of Pahoa died March 13, 2022, at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Hospice Care Facility. Born in Saint Charles, Illinois, she was a retired police radio dispatcher for the Hawaii County Police Department.
Private services.
She is survived by brother, Gerrard (Judith) Kennelly of Florida; caregiver, Kristin Kennelly of Las Vegas; nephews, Scott Kennelly and Kevin Kennelly, both of Wisconsin; and grandniece, Kaelani Calvez of Las Vegas; and many friends..Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Dorothy Galdones
Dorothy “Dot” Galdones, 76, of Pepeekeo, died March 16, 2022 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Born July 4, 1945 in Hilo, she was a retired automotive parts clerk, worked for the former Hilo Motors; former Island Chevrolet; and the county Automotive Division, and was a member of the Good Shepherd Mission in Honomu, Kamana Senior Center Elderly Activities and Hilo ILWU Pensioners Club.
Friends may call at 5 p.m. April 4 at Dodo Mortuary chapel for a 6 p.m. service. Friends may also call at 9 a.m. April 5 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Papaikou, for 10 a.m. Mass; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Aloha attire.
She is survived by husband, Federico Galdones of Pepeekeo; sons, Jesse (Jill) Galdones of Palos Verdes, California, Kelly Galdones of Hilo and Chad (Jayleen) Galdones of Torrance, California; brother, Albert (Priscilla) Matsuoka of Waimea; sister, Nancy Corpuz of Hilo; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Jeanette Walker
Jeanette Kay Walker, 60, of Waikoloa, died Dec. 26, 2021 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born Oct. 4, 1961 in Weston, Nebraska, she was a retired registered nurse for North Hawaii Community Hospital and Kona Community Hospital.
Private service to be held in Nebraska.
She is survived by husband, John Walker of Waikoloa; mother, Geraldine Barry of Nebraska; sons, Clinton Walker of Waikoloa and Aaron (Jessica) Walker of California; daughter, Marguerite (Nick) Cunningham all of California; brothers, Mark Barry of Illinois and Mike Barry of Nebraska; sister, Deborah Rice of California; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
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Jack Gibson
Jack Lewis Gibson, 70 of Kealakekua, died Feb. 15, 2022. Born March 26, 1951 in Lansing, Michigan, he was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as an auto and small engine mechanic.
Private services to be held.
He is survived by partner, Rene Schmidgall; son, David Gibson of Texas; daughters, Jacki (Curtis Livesay) Gibson of Milolii and Christine Breed of Henderson, Nevada; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
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Darcy Alvarado
Darcy Christine Alvarado, 60, of Hilo died March 1, 2022, at Hawaii Care Choice Pohai Malama Hospice Facility. Born in San Jose, California, she was a registered nurse.
She is survived by mother, Sally Miller; daughter, Talaur Alvarado; sons, Brandon Alvarado, and Cameron Alvarado; brothers, Jon Alvarado, Robert (Auriel) Alvarado, and Laurance (Lisa) Alvarado; and grandson, Zion Alvarado.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
