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Betty Spector
Betty Joanne Spector, 90, of Hilo, died Nov. 4, 2022, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Mattoon, Ill., she was a homemaker. No services are planned. Memorial tributes may be sent to Herbert Spector, 1044 Laulima Way, Hilo, HI 96720. She is survived by husband, Herbert Spector of Hilo; daughters, Kathleen Sobon (Ed) Burger and Diana Scrogham of Seattle and Randi Lynn Spector of Hilo; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Chetwynd Sanborn Sr.
Chetwynd Clyde “Chetto” Sanborn Sr., 65, of Hilo, died Oct. 5, 2022 at Hilo Medical Center. Born May 22, 1957, in Hilo, he was a tubing and hydraulicMechanic and U.S. Navy veteran. A celebration of life will be held on Nov. 19 at the Overcoming Faith Center located at 429 Makalika Street in Hilo, visitation from 10 to 11 a.m.; memorial services at 11 a.m. He is survived by wife, Abradine (Mahuna) Sanborn of Hilo; children, Chetwynd (Rockelle Augustin) Sanborn Jr., Ellswood (Lauren Overbay) Sanborn, Kahinuonalani Sanborn and Vanagan (Joyce) Sanborn of Hilo; seven grandchildren; brothers, James (Cynthia) Sanborn, Bobby (Elizabeth) Sanborn, Lloyd (Corrine) Sanborn of Hilo; sisters, Annette Lancaster of Hilo and Katherine Sanborn-Flores of Oregon; sister in-law, Denise Sanborn of Hilo; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Nora Tokumura
Nora Nobuko Tokumura, 77, of Kealakekua, died Oct. 20, 2022 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua on April 1, 1945, she was a retired cook at Kona Hospital. Private celebration of life at a later date. Condolences can be sent to Oliver Tokumura at: P.O. Box 209, Kealakekua, HI 96750. She is survived by husband, Oliver Tokumura; daughter, Lori Tokumura; son, Lloyd Tokumura; brother, Jay Matsuoka hanai daughters, Davolyn (Arnold) Pama, Lavern (William) Alapai, Paulette Pama, Phyllis Pama, Rae (Shonn) Ballesteros-Takiue and Malia (Timmy) Galban; two granddaughters and three great granddaughters. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Elaine Sommer
Elaine Grace Sommer, 79, of Kurtistown, died Nov. 4, 2022 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born on March 19, 1943 in Alberta, Canada, she was a retired registered nurse for St. Francis Medical Center – Kona Dialysis and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A graveside committal service will be held at 10 a.m. on Nov. 15 at Homelani Memorial Park, Section 2. Casual attire and no flowers. She is survived by, sons, Dion Machado and Noland (Terri Calahasen Machado) Machado; brothers, Dale (Joan) McDonald and Brent (Debbie) McDonald; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Ricalda Crowell
Ricalda “Rachel” Porras Crowell, 102, of Pahoa died Oct. 23, 2022, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Puunene, Maui, she was an educational assistant at Pahoa Elementary School and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pahoa. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pahoa. Casual attire. She is survived by son, Albert (Julie) Crowell of Korbel, California; daughter, Louisa (Leroy) Wilson of Nanawale; sister, Florence Kay of Maui; brother, Albert Porras of Oahu; five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Chantelle Kaapuni-Figueroa
Chantelle “Chanty” Pilialoha Kaapuni-Figueroa, 48, of Honomu, died Oct. 17, 2022, at home. Born in Hilo, she was a mamber of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kaumana Ward. Visitation 3-5 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Ponahawai Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 522 Ponahawai St., Hilo. Memorium of her life will commence at 5 p.m. Casual attire. She is survived by sons, Cody-Taylor (Heather Kaikuana) Figueroa, Bronson (Mahealani Maikui) Figueroa and Hunter (Ralph Itliong) Figueroa, all of Hilo; mother, Gail Kaapuni of Hilo; father, Timothy (Linda) Kaapuni of Hilo; brothers, Michael (Melissa) Kaapuni and Keawe Kaapuni of Hilo, David (Ashley) Kaapuni of Prescott, Ariz., Chace Kaapuni of Honomu and Mark (Mel) Kaapuni of Mountain View; sisters, Bridgette (Ulu) Kaleohano of Pahala and Hiwa Kaapuni of Hilo; six grandchildren, numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Mariah Antonio
Mariah Kawehi O’ Na Pua Antonio, 25, of Hilo, died Oct. 1, 2022, at home. Born in Waimea, she was a homemaker.
Visitation 9-9:45 a.m. Nov. 19 at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A mass will be held at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire. She is survived by sons, Jarren Antonio and Javier Antonio-Castillas of Hilo; daughter, Meghan Antonio-Abraham of Hilo; hanai father, Vance Mahoe of Hilo; sister, Melanie (Roland) Javar of Kona; brothers, Shannon Paea and Jameson (Jennifer) Antonio-Paea of Kona; maternal grandparents, Roy Sr. and Nancy Antonio of Kapaau; hanai brothers, Ikaika (Ashley) Mahoe of Oahu and Haili Mahoe of Oregon; hanai sister, Tita (Steven) Mahoe of Hilo; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.