John Venrick
John Emmerson Venrick, 58, of Puna, passed away on January 14, 2023. Born November 1, 1964, he was a Fishery Observationalist with Dutch Harbor. He is survived by fiancé, Cindy Mata, of Pahoa; brother, James Venrick of Combine, Tx; in addition to other beloved family members. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 17, 2023, 10:30 AM, New Hope Puna, Pahoa/Kapoho Rd. Un-stemmed flowers and food are welcome. For further information please call, 464-3153. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
William Keb
William J. Keb, 86, of Honoka’a, passed away on February 23, 2023 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born January 21, 1937 in Honolulu, he was a local woodworker and proprietor of Kamaaina Wood Inc. He is survived by his wife, Lois J. Keb; son, John Quenton Gandall, of Hilo; in addition to 1 grandchild and 2 great-grandchildren. A Remembrance Service will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 11:30 am, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Theodore Janson
Theodore Andrew Janson, 76, of Kapaau, Hawaii passed away on March 4, 2023 in Kohala. He was born on December 14, 1946, in South River, New Jersey. He was an internationally well-known and respected painter, and a passionate musician and social activist. He is survived by spouse Rebecca Jankowski, Son, Tito Jankowski (Shova Ale Magar) of San Mateo, CA, twin sister, Theodora Janson of Owen Sound, Canada, brother, Jonathan Janson (Giovanna) of Rome, Italy. The family invites you to attend a Mass on Saturday June 24th at the Sacred Heart Parish in Hawi. Visitation and fellowship will be held at 9 a.m. The service will be at 10 a.m.. Casual, Hawaiian, or dressy clothes, but not beachwear. At noon that day, there will be a potluck from noon until 2 p.m. at the Kohala Village HUB Barn. Online condolences may be posted on ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Services provided by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.
Dennis Matsui
Dennis Masao Matsui, age 78, of Hilo, Hawaii, died April 23, 2023 in Hawaii. He was born in Hawaii on September 8, 1944 and was a retired Machinist &co-owner of Aloha Machine &Welding. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. Private services held. No flowers. No Koden (monetary offerings). He is survived by wife, Keiko Matsui of Hilo; daughter, Kristy (Chad) Koide of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Linda Welker
Linda Ann Welker, 79, of Kailua Kona, Hawai‘i passed away on May 15, 2023 in Kealakekua. She was born on October 21, 1943, in Long Island, New York. Linda worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines. She is survived by nephew Clint Welker of Scottsdale, Arizona. Private services will be held. Online condolences may be posted on www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Services provided by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.
Beverly Doi
Beverly Puaokeko’olau Doi, 80, of Keaukaha, died May 19, 2023 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired private caregiver and a member of the Hawaiian Bowling Club, Wikiwiki Golf Club, Keaukaha Canoe Club, and Leialoha’s Softball Team. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Kawananakoa Hall in Keaukaha from 9. to 10 a.m. with a service at 10 a.m. and lunch to follow. Casual attire requested. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com Survived by daughters, Miriam (Gerald) Kanaeholo of Hilo, Randa-Lynn “Ui” Kaupu of Hilo, and Reinette “Ipo” (Mel) Morgan of Kailua-Kona; sons, Hiram (Barbara) Kawelu of Washington and Robert Kaupu IV of Oahu; sister-in-law, Luana Kawelu of HIlo; fourteen grandchildren, thirty seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
Michiyo Ishiyama
Michiyo Ishiyama, age 92, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on May 20, 2023 at her residence in Hilo. She was born in Mountain View, Hawaii on May 1, 1931 and retired from the Hawaii Government Employees Association (H.G.E.A.) as a Field Services Technician. Private services held. No flowers. No Koden (monetary offerings). On-line condolences at dodomortuary.com. She is survived by daughter, Janice Santos of Hilo; sister, Haruyo “Helen” Kondo of California; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Fusao Sugai
Fusao Sugai, 89, of Honalo, Hawaii died May 22, 2023 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honalo, Hawaii on June 21, 1933, he was a retired coffee, macadamia nut and vegetable farmer and a member of Honalo #1 Kumiai, Daifukuji Soto Mission, Big Island National Guard Retirees Association, Hiroshima Kenjinkai, Kona Young Farmers, DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Chapter 7, and a retired U.S. Army combat veteran. He is survived by his wife, Hilda (Omoto) Sugai of Honalo; sons, Wesley (Patricia) Sugai, Lee (Mimi) Sugai, and daughter, Kellie (Curtis) Sugai-Dahl, all of Kona; sister, Misao (Seiji) Yonemori of Hilo; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchldren; numeorus nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at 3 p.m. June 18, 2023 at Daifukuji Soto Mission in Honalo; memorial service will begin at 4 p.m. The family requests casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
Cynthia Urushiyama
Cynthia Hiroko Urushiyama, 73, of Keaau died May 27 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Lahaina, Maui, she was employed at Target Hilo. Private services. Survived by daughter, Lisa Kepoo of Hilo; son John (Mariah Castro) Urushiyama of Hilo; siblings, Eileen Bali of Honolulu, Melvin (Janice) Yasutake of Kurtistown; seven grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sinouvi Faleofa
Sinouvi Malia Faleofa, 69, of Hilo, died on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Hilo Medical Center. She was born on August 27, 1953 in Tonga. She was a former teacher in Tonga. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday (June 14, 2023) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; Service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday (June 16, 2023) at St. Michael Catholic Church, Kailua-Kona; Mass at 12 noon; burial to follow at Holualoa Catholic Cemetery from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Survived by, children, Fakaosifono Faleofa, Vave Faleofa, Daniel Kalani (Sharrise) Faleofa, Samiu Tonga (Loreal) Faleofa and Tevita (Adelene) Faleofa; brothers, Falakesi (Tilila) Palaimaea of New Zealand and Sione Andrew (Dawn) Palaimaea of Tonga; sisters, Ailini (Sitiveni) Pousima of Hilo and Fisi’inukonuka (Sione) Uele of Tonga; 18 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
Rosita Navarro
Rosita Navarro, 88, of Hilo passed away on June 2, 2023 at Hilo Medical Center. Family members are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo at 808-935-8445