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Richard Rogers
Richard “Rick” “Bubba” Lance Rogers, 69, of Kamuela, Hawaii died on January 26, 2023 at his home. Born in Long Beach, California on October 24, 1953, he was a member of the Osage Nation and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was an active volunteer with Advocats and CatSnip Hawaii. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to CatSnip Hawaii at P.O. Box 87, Kapaau, Hawaii 96755. Private services. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Jo Rogers of Kamuela; daughters, Lovella (Stephen) Daoust of Orcas Island and Rachel (Jason) Radwick of Kailua-Kona; 2 grandchildren; 2 nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Harry Kami
Harry Tokuo Kami, 91, of Hilo died May 22 at his home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired marine biologist for the Government of Guam and a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. Family requests no flowers and no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Clementine Boyes
Clementine Hokuloa Boyes, 78, of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, died June 20, 2023 at her residence. Born in Hilo, Hawaii on July 1, 1944, she was a kumu and bus driver at Kealakehe Elementary School, a volunteer chaplain at the Kona Community Hospital, and volunteered at senior homes by singing for and talking with patients. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. July 23, 2023 at the Bayside Lawn at Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, at 78-128 Ehukai St. in Keauhou. The family requests casual attire. She is survived by her husband, Lynn Boyes; son, Jonathan (Rae) Boyes of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Carolynn (Nicolas) Cardenas of CA., and Kristina Boyes of Kailua-Kona; stepfather, David Calles, Sr. of Hilo; sisters, Leilani Southward of Hilo, April (Ron) Supalo of IL., Louise (Neil) Tarr of UT., and Darlene (Amanda) Christian of Hilo; brother, David (Claudia) Calles of Hilo; 6 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nancy Perreira
Nancy Leihulu Perreira, 64, of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, died June 24, 2023 at her residence. Born in Oxnard, California on January 13, 1959, she was an uber driver and a member of Daughters of Hawaii and Calvary Community Church. A celebration of life will be held on August 5, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Calvary Community Church of Kona at 76-4295 Leilani St., Kailua Kona. The family requests casual attire. She is survived by her husband, Mel Perreira of Kailua Kona; daughters, Charlene Peyton, and Kosha (Shane) Burnett, all of Texas; son, Glen (Sara) Durmas, Jr., of CA.; stepmother, Carol Beraldo of AZ.; stepdaughter, Michelle (Kyle) Hooper of Kamuela; stepsons, Kaleo (Lahela) Perreira and Myron (Heidi) Perreira, all of Kailua Kona, and Mitchell (Priscilla) Kowalski of FL.; sister, Roberta Guerrero of GA.; brothers, Jason (DeeAnn) Lazaro of KS., Jared Lazaro of MI.; stepsisters, Theresa (Tim) Roberts of OR., Kim (John) Guiterrez and Christine Noftsier, all of CA., Cynthia (Richard) Robinson of NC., Gina (Eric) Pingree of CA.; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
Michael Shadoan
Michael Joseph Shadoan, 67, of Mountain View died June 28 at his home. Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida, he was an oil well driller, logger and woodsman in Wyoming and a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. Survived by siblings, Bruce Shadoan, Rocky Shadoan, Kelly Pawers, Paige Newhouse, Tracey Cannon; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Glen Nakata
Glen John Castillo Nakata, 20, of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, died July 4, 2023 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, Hawaii on April 13, 2003, he was an auto body repairman. Visitation will be held at 4 p.m. July 21, 2023 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo; wake service will begin at 6 p.m. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. July 22, 2023 at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church at 326 Desha Ave., Hilo; mass will begin at 10 a.m.; burial at Homelani Memorial Park in Hilo. The family requests casual attire. He is survived by his parents, Brenda Jeanita and Glendon Nakata and brother, Brendon Henry Nakata, all of Kailua-Kona; sister, Doreen Daisy (Richard) Palteng of Philippines. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Hamid Versteeg
Hamid Versteeg, 87, of Keaau, died July 4 at home. He was born in Indonesia and was an electronics technician. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Friday July 14 at the Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 3 p.m. Burial will follow at the Alae Cemetery. Survived by wife, Masnafiyah Versteeg of Keaau; son, Djamal Versteeg of Keaau; daughters, Hikayah Versteeg, Mudji Versteeg, Tia Versteeg and Djahariyah Versteeg, all of Keaau; hanai daughter, Stephanie Albornoz of Keaau; brother, Pierre (Gerry) Versteeg of San Jose, Calif.; sisters, Frances Farah and Ludy Simon of Canada; two hanai grandsons; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kiyoko Okinaga
Mrs. Kiyoko “Kay” Okinaga, age 94, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on July 5, 2023 at her residence in Hilo, Hawaii. She was born in Kalaoa Mauka, Papaikou, Hawaii on July 15, 1928 and was a member of the Hilo Daijingu Church. Private services held. No flowers. No Koden (monetary offerings). On-line condolences at www.dodomortuary.com. She is survived by daughter, Elaine Wakayama of Hilo; sons, Richard Okinaga of Hilo and Lorrin (Kathy) Okinaga of Greer, South Carolina; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. in Hilo, Hawaii.
Suzanna Pauline
Suzanna Lehua Pauline, 49, of Hilo, died July 9, 2023 at Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Kealakekua. Family and friends are invited for a Celebration of Life at 3 p.m. July 22, 2023 at the Keaau Community Center, 16-186 Pili Mua St., Keaau, HI 96749. Family requests casual attire be worn. She is survived by sons, Raymond Carvalho-Pauline, Richard (Brandi) Carvalho-Hamada; daughters, Rayzanna Carvalho-Pauline, Zannarye (Jamie) Williamson; brothers, David (Michelle) Hao, Donald Pauline; sisters, Vanessa Masi, Bettyann (Eric) Luis, Ashley Davidson; five grandchildren, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
