Valerie Lau
Valerie Frances Ualani Lau, 72, of Waimea passed away Jan. 5 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired office clerk, member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Waimea and the Waimea Senior Center. Visitation from 9-10 a.m. Saturday (April 29, 2023) at the King’s Chapel Honokaa (45-3370 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Honokaa); a celebration of her life will begin at 10. Casual attire. She is survived by daughters, Jennifer Lau of Henderson, Nevada, Rochelle Freitas of Henderson, Nevada, Kelly(Danrick) Perreira of Henderson, Nevada, Jolene (Kala’i) Decker of Waimea; son, Roland (Joanie) Lau, Jr. of Waimea; sister, Venus Cabinatan of Oahu; mother-in-law, Theresa Lau of Waimea; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jace Frendo
Jace Maka’ala Frendo, 47, of Hilo, died Jan. 13 at home. He was born in Hilo and was a cabinet maker with Big Island Countertops. Celebration of Life gathering 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (Apr. 29) at the Ainaloa Long House. Memorial service at 12 noon. Casual attire; no flowers.Survived by parents, Stanley &Jeanne Kamanu of Hilo; brother, Joshua (Malia MacQuiston) Masi of Pahoa; sister, Fleur K. (Daniel) Whitehead of Clarksville, Tenn.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews &extended family. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Allan Takeya
Allan Masayuki Takeya, 78, of Hilo, died Jan. 29 at home. He was born in Hakalau and was a retired superintendent with the State Parks Division, State of Hawaii, worked for James Ishii General Contractor and was also a Veteran of the US Army and National Guard. Visitation 12 noon-2 p.m. Saturday (Apr. 29) at the Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 2 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers.Survived by wife, Donna Takeya of Hilo; sons, Ricky (Cindy) Takeya of Las Vegas and Kyle (Shirene) Takeya of Hilo; daughters, Jade (Neal) Miyazaki of Oahu and Jodie (Jody Whitney) Takeya of Hilo; step-sons, Gerrit Sodetani and Royden Sodetani of Hilo; brothers, Teru (Misako) Takeya of San Francisco, Tom (Sandra) Takeya of Hilo and Herbert (Janet) Takeya of Kauai; sisters, Gale Takeya and Myrtle Hara of Hilo; 16 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Michael Torres
Michael Anthony Torres, 60, of Hilo died on Mar. 16 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kalihi, Oahu, he was a landscaper and formerly a foreman for Hualani Farms. Private services. Survived by companion, Caroline Pacheco of Hilo; siblings, Lorene Tafoya of California, Antonelle Ramos of Florida, Angela Torres of Washington, Darlene Torres of Washington, Christopher (Janet) Torres of Hilo; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alan Yokote
Alan Masato Yokote, 79, of Hilo died Apr. 3 at his residence. Born in Honolulu, he was the retired owner of Cap’s Rubbish Service and a member of the Hilo Hooganji Mission. Visitation from 10–11 a.m. Saturday (April 29, 2023) at Hilo Hooganji Mission; funeral service at 11. Casual attire. Family requests no flowers and no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Joanne Yokote of Hilo; daughters, Erin M. Yokote of Kirkland, Washington, Kelly A. Yokote of Kirkland, Washington; sisters, Corinne Moriki of Honolulu, Ann (John) Meador of Waipahu; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Neal Akamine
Neal Kiyo Akamine, 63, of Hilo, died Apr. 11 at the Castle Medical Center on Oahu. He was born in Honolulu and was a former restaurant manager with Zippy’s, a Veteran of the US Navy, and was also a member and musician at the Haili Church. A private ceremony has been arranged on Oahu for Thursday, April 27. Those interested to attend please text: 808-321-2007. Visitation also 9-11 a.m. Friday (Apr. 28) at the Haili Church. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Urn committal services will follow at 12 noon at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2 pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by brothers, Todd (Chaliang) Akamine of Aiea and Blair (Stephanie) Akamine of Oahu; sister, Cyanne (Khaled Almasagidi) Becker of Hilo; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.