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Reggie Marcello
Reggie Kenau Marcello, 79,of Kailua-Kona, died Oct. 12, 2022 at the Kona Community Hospital. Born July 15, 1943, in Kapaau, he was a heavy equipment operator for J.M. Tanaka Construction Co. and a U.S. Army veteran.
Visitation will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. on Oct. 28 at Kona Baptist Church in Puuloa; funeral service at 8:30 a.m.; following brunch, burial will take place at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery in Kailua-Kona at noon.The family requests that casual attire be worn and flowers are welcome.
He is survived by wife, Lori Marcello of Kailua-Kona; sons, Lyn Marcello of Holualoa and Randy Kauhaihao of Captain Cook; daughters, Raynalynn (Fernando) Maldonado of Arizona, Raylynn (Jamie) Lee of Hilo and Jonnie (Eliseo Flores) Kauhaihao of Minnesota; brother, Jackie Puhi of Captain Cook; sisters, Doreen Kama of Waimea, Alohalinda Kama of Waimea, Karen Kama of Kawaihae and Daviann Kama of Waimea; several grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Paulette Gose
Paulette “Polly” Ann Gose, 71, of Hawi, died Oct. 14, 2022 at her residence. Born Oct. 15, 1950 in Gilroy, California, she was a self-employed real estate broker and appraiser for Paulette A. Gose Real Estate Services.
Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Hawaii Hospice, 65-1328 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI 96743.
She is survived by spouse, Cheryl Gaebel, of Hawi; mother, Carolina Gose of Morgan Hill, California; brothers, Christopher (Samantha) Gose of Redding, California and Michael Jerome Gose of New Zealand; sister, Victoria Arbogast of Fall River Mills, California; several nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Talon Jason-Rilloraza
Talon Kailor Jason-Rilloraza, 20, of Pahoa, died Sept. 27, 2022 at Hilo Medical Center. Born May 14, 2002, in Guam, he worked in local construction.
A celebration of life will be held on Nov. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Reeds Bay Park Beach Park (near the restrooms). For more information, call Kela at (808) 491-5317.
He is survived by mother, Jamie Lea Jason; father, Ronald Rilloraza; brother, Nainoa Ikona Kahunanui-Jason; sister, Treleana Kahunanui-Jason; grandparents, Kelli Lea Binschus, Rodolfo and Marilyn Rilloraza; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
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Stevelyn Grace
Stevelyn Grace, 69, of Captain Cook, died Aug. 3, 2022. Born Sept. 30, 1952, she was a retired health unit clerk in ICU at Kona Community Hospital, a custodian at Ho’okena School and a waitress at Keauhou Beach Resort.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 5 at Honaunau Rodeo Arena in Honaunau
She is survived by mother, Stella Grace; sons, Duane Grace and Warren (Chauntey) Grace; hanai children, Kainalu (Gabriella) Grace and Malie Grace; brothers, Samuel (Rosemary) Grace, Jr. and Shannon (Evanelle) Grace; sisters, Shirlene (Albert) Cantiberos, Jr., and Selma Gladden; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Jorgeen Lee-Ching
Jorgeen Geelyn Lee-Ching, 72, of Hilo died Oct. 13, 2022, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was an occupational therapist and participated in Tai Chi and Qigong.
Visitation from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; celebration of life will begin at 4. Casual attire.
She is survived by husband, Dr. Richard Lee-Ching of Hilo; daughters, Dr. Leslie Ching of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jana Ching of Hilo; siblings, Guy Lee of Honolulu, Hugh Lee of College Park, Maryland, Franceen Tomosada of New York City, Wayne Lee of San Francisco, Loreen Lee of Seattle, Ja Sunn Lee of Seattle; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.