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Juilee Davis Ako
Juilee Davis Ako, 44, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 19, 2023, at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a residential support specialist and direct support worker for Arc of Kona and member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Service conducted by father-in-law, Ano Ako, 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at OTEC. Potluck to follow to sunset. No flowers; monetary donations appreciated. Survived by husband, Bla Ako of Kailua-Kona; son, Exodus P. Debina of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Michael Hudnall of Las Vegas, James and William Hudnall of Kailua-Kona and Hilo; sister, Angilee (Rudy) Gonzalez of Kansas; parents-in-law, Ano and Lorie Ako of Kailua-Kona; brothers-in-law, James “Boyson” Arnold Jr., Herbie Kaipo (Shannon) Ako and Herbie (Shannon) Ako of Kailua-Kona; sister, Napualani (James) Ako-Hartwell of Kailua Kona; an uncle, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ted Tameichi Uehara
Ted Tameichi Uehara, 74, of Mountain View, formerly of Glenwood, died Jan. 26 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was an auto mechanic at Chika Nakano Repair Shop, U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and member of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Marilyn Uehara of Mountain View; son, Scott (Nyssa Kushi) Uehara of Hilo; sisters, Lillian Oshiro of Hilo and Harriet Uehara of Mountain View; brother, Dennis Uehara of Glenwood; brothers-in-law, Norman Makio of Hilo and Wallace (Bernadita) Makio of Paauilo; a grandson; a niece, grandniece, aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Herman Kamaka Ehu Kamahele
Herman Kamaka Ehu Kamahele, 80, of Hilo died March 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired longshoreman, member of the musical group Na Ho‘aloha “Just Friends” and graduate of Hilo High School. Celebration of life noon Saturday, April 20, at AJA Veterans Hall, 361 Haihai St. in Hilo. Survived by sons, Sheldon (Leslie) Kamahele, Shayne (Lisa) Kamahele and Shannon (Janelle) Kamahele of Hilo; brothers, Oliver “Maka” (Harriet) Kamahele and James “Cowboy” (Jill) Kamahele of California, William Kamahele of Hilo; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Agcawile Ancheta
John Agcawile Ancheta, 82, of Honokaa died Jan. 6 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Paauhau, he was a retired equipment operator for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. and retired truck driver for Hapuna Beach Prince Beach Hotel. Celebration of life noon Saturday, April 20, at Paauilo Hongwanji Hall. Survived by wife, Geraldine Ancheta of Honokaa; daughters, Laura (Anthony) Ross of Waimea, Sui-Lin (Damien) Maikui of Hilo and Ku‘ulei (Daryl) Ancheta of Honolulu; son, Paul (Fay) Ancheta of Honokaa; brothers, Maurice Ancehta of North Carolina and Anthony (Benita) Ancheta of Waimea; sisters, Alice Panui Jr. of Honolulu and Luana Ancheta-Kauwe of Hilo; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mitsue “Mitzie” Noreen Taniyama
Mitsue “Mitzie” Noreen Taniyama, 88, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 9 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, she was a retired teacher at Konawaena Elementary School and member of Shinnyo-en Kona, Kona Bowl Teachers League, Waiaha Kumiai and Kailua Shita Kumiai. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Kona Hongwanji Hall in Kealakekua. Service at 11 a.m. Celebration of life luncheon to follow. Survived by sons, Carlton (Charlayne) Taniyama of Kailua-Kona and Clayton Taniyama of Honolulu; two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ricky Nolan Moniz
Ricky Nolan Moniz, 61, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 15 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kohala, he was a CDL truck driver and heavy equipment operator for West Hawaii Concrete Co. Private services. Survived by daughters, Kamillia Cline, PiaMalia Moniz and Alley (Elisah Rivera) Moniz of Kailua-Kona; father, Robert Moniz; brothers, Robin Moniz of Oahu and Dudley (Darnella Villanueva) Moniz of Hilo; sisters, Bobbie Jean Moniz of Idaho and Roberta (Rudy) Garcia of Kohala; four grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mark Alan Stone
Mark Alan Stone, 68, of Kona died Feb. 22 at Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Redding, Calif. No services. Survived by wife, Sandy Stone; a daughter and two granddaughters. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Michael David Kamm
Michael David Kamm, 84, of Keaau died March 17 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Wyandot, Mich., he was a licensed massage therapist, independent contractor and educational assistant at Pahoa Elementary School. Private services held. Survived by wife, Sharon Stallinger of Keaau; daughter, Sande (Howard) Okamura of Mountain View; brothers, Gregory (Lindsey) Kamm of Kauai and Gordon (Elaine) Kamm of California; four grandchildren and a great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Richard Park Kim
Richard Park Kim, 95, of Hilo died March 18 at a private care home. Born in Honolulu, he was a pharmacist, locksmith and U.S. Navy Korean War-era veteran. Services at a later date at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu. Survived by children, Allyson (Monte) Hazlehurst of Eugene, Ore., and Curtis Kim of Chicago; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Craig Alan Taylor
Craig Alan Taylor, 69, of Mountain View died Feb. 24. Born in California, he was a retired business owner. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Karen Ruth Taylor of Mountain View; son, Jonathan E. Taylor of Jacksonville, Ore.; daughter, Tiffany (Cole) Hudson of Somerset, Calif.; brothers, Kim M. Taylor of Greensboro, N.C. and Henry Taylor Jr. of Minneapolis; sister, Kelye A Allen of San Ramon, Calif.; four grandchildren; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Ricky Nolan Moniz
Ricky Nolan Moniz, 61, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 15 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kohala, he was a CDL truck driver and heavy equipment operator for West Hawaii Concrete Co. Private services. Survived by daughters, Kamillia Cline, PiaMalia Moniz and Alley (Elisah Rivera) Moniz of Kailua-Kona; father, Robert Moniz; brothers, Robin Moniz of Oahu and Dudley (Darnella Villanueva) Moniz of Hilo; sisters, Bobbie Jean Moniz of Idaho and Roberta (Rudy) Garcia of Kohala; four grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ricky “Rick” James Botelho
Ricky “Rick” James Botelho, 73, of Kailua-Kona died March 25 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in San Jose, Calif., he was a charter boat and commercial fisherman. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Carole of Kona; daughters, Maui and Kiana (Ronnie) Scadina of Kona; son, Kawika “Na‘ia” of Kona; brother, Frank Botelho of Sacramento, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Judy (Stuart) and Jackie (Darleen); brother-in-law, Mark (Sandi); six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
