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Charles Thomas Kawamoto
Charles Thomas Kawamoto, 79, of Pahoa, died Jan. 30 at a care home in Hilo. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired manager for the former Pahoa Cash & Carry, (Hawaii Retail Business of the Year 2000), proprietor of Pahoa Radio Control Hobbies, Wholesale Trophies Unlimited and Paintball Performance Equipment, U.S. Army and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran, past president of Hui O’ Puna Jaycees, state archery champion, go-kart racer and member of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Visitation from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 16-492 Old Volcano Rd, Keaau. Memorial service to follow at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Grace Kawamoto; sons, Ryan (Liane Tamashiro) Kawamoto, Cody (Collette Chinen) Kawamoto, Cole Kawamoto and sister, Linda (Wilfred Jr.) Keola. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nixon Yutaka Arakaki
Nixon Yutaka Arakaki, 63, of Kealakekua died Feb. 28 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was an auto body technician. Survived by sisters, Hatsumi Arakaki and Amy (Peter) Gorham. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Henry T. Dela Rosa
Henry T. Dela Rosa, 81, of Honokaa died Feb. 11 at home. Born in Haina, he was an assistant factory superintendent for the former Hamakua Sugar Co., then retired from the engineering department at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Services at 10 a.m. Lunch to follow. Survived by wife, Luzonica Dela Rosa of Honokaa; children, Faith (Shon) Olivera, Gaylene (Kalae) Dela Rosa and Eric (Aisley) Dela Rosa; sister, Dorothy (Francis) Nakamoto; sisters-in-law, Sumie Dela Rosa and Aloha Dela Rosa; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Betty K. Miyashiro
Betty K. Miyashiro, 94, of Hilo died Nov. 14, 2023. Born in South Hilo, she was a homemaker. Private services held. Survived by sons, Dale Y. Miyashiroand Mark Y. Miyashiro; daughter, JoAnn K. Miyashiro-Fukamizu; brothers, Tadashi Nakamura and Paul Nakamura; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Susan Haruko Mori
Susan Haruko Mori, 75, of Holualoa died Feb. 28 at home. Born and raised in Kealakekua, she was a communications aide for the state Department of Education and member of Waiaha Kumiai. Private family services. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Randall Mori; daughter, Jennifer (Aaron) Tresham; brothers, Harry Kubo and Roy (Ginette) Kubo; sisters, Lilly (Kats) Tsukahara and Lena (Tyrone) Ohta; two grandsons. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ellen Akiko Tao
Ellen Akiko Tao, 84, of Hilo died Jan. 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a housewife. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughter, Sheri (Alan) Kimura of Hilo; son, Scott Tao of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; sisters, Mary Ann Fujishige and Norma Sukita of Honolulu; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Izumi of Honolulu, Janet Iida of Hilo and Kathleen Nishimura of Honolulu; three grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kamryn Kaleo Adolfo Pascubillo
Kamryn Kaleo Adolfo Pascubillo, 31, of Hawaiian Paradise Park died Feb. 11 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a dock crew member and forklift operator for Pacific Star Enterprises in Kenai, Alaska. Private services held. Celebration of life at a later date. Condolences to: Abigail Aderinto, P.O. Box 493 Pahala, HI 96777. Survived by spouse, Davelyn Pascubillo of HPP; stepdaughter, Giselle-Joy Keliikoa of HPP; stepson, Gerran “Bradda” Keliikoa of HPP; mother, Abigail Aderinto of Pahala; stepfather, Jaime Penera Jr. of Pahala; brothers, Kevin (Romy Salvador) Aderinto of Papaikou and Jestin Penera of Pahala; stepbrothers, Jamson (Lauren) Penera of Waikoloa and Jason Penera of Volcano; sisters, Kelcie (Albert) Carreira of Honomu and Kiana (Cortney) Salis Aderinto of Kona; stepsister: Maikela (Randall “Tyga”) Watson of Volcano; maternal grandparents, Felipe and Trini Aderinto of Pahala; paternal grandmother: Vivian Pascubillo of Pahala; step-grandmother: Florentina Penera of Pahala; two nieces and two nephews; uncles, aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.