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Henry James Caravalho
Henry James Caravalho, 86, of Waimea died April 22 at home. Born in Kohala, he was a manager of Kamuela Shell, worked at BioGenics in Kohala, member of Kohala Puerto Rican Club and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at New Hope Waimea. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Inurnment at a later date at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. The celebration of life will also be for his wife, Annie Leilani Caravalho, who died March 8. Condolences to P.O. Box 7018, Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by daughters, Nadine Kanekoa of Anchorage, Alaska, Natalie (Edward) Texeira of Hilo, Nonette Lei (Raymond) Castro of Keaau and Nanette Ipo Dill of Waimea; sister, Irene Perez of Kona; half-sisters, Dora Perreira of Waimea, Cheryl Lewi-Caravalho and Bernadine Lewi-Caravalho of Kona; half-brothers, Ernest Caravalho of Waimea and Tino (Leona) Caravalho of Hilo; stepsisters, Sandra Lewi and Francine Lewi of Kona, Nora Fernandez of Kohala; stepbrother, Oligario Fernandez of Kohala; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jeannie Momi Ngaluafe
Jeannie Momi Ngaluafe, 66, of Kailua-Kona died March 19 at home. She was born in North Kona. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona. Survived by husband, Paula Ngaluafe Sr.; daughters, Emmaline Green, Kahealani (Swade) Itula and Lavinia “Uilani” (Carl) Barrs; sons, Peteru (Tracy) Green, Rocky (Kawailani) Tigilau, Soane Ngaluafe and Paula Ngaluafe Jr.; sisters, Yolanda (Henry) Kahalewai, Christina (David) Rosa and Kellie (Jerome) Munetake; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kenneth Nyuk Hee Kam Sr.
Kenneth Nyuk Hee Kam Sr., 94, of Kailua-Kona died March 28 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was an owner and cook at Ocean View Inn and Hawaii National Guard veteran. Celebration of life service 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club House at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor. Survived by daughters, Francine (Fred) Rindlisbacher and Raenette (Joe) Leota; sons, Kenneth (Kalei) Kam Jr. and Benson “Kaleo” (‘Ilikea) Kam; son-in-law, Garrett Olinares; sisters, Jeanette Kuwada and Earlene Kaiawe; brothers, Thomas Kam and Ronald (Sandra) Kam; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kimo Namakaha‘ohilohanalei Hoopii
Kimo Namakaha‘ohilohanalei Hoopii, 45, of Hilo died March 28. Private viewing followed by public celebration of life from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, at Ainaloa Longhouse. Casual attire; flowers and donations welcome. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by father, Robert; stepmother, Renee Shook; son, Kane H. Mauga-Hoopii; daughters, Hokulani Hoopii and Kahanuola K. Mauga-Hoopii; partner, Leihuanani Vinhaca; siblings, Reef (Watasha) Shook of Pahoa, Reed Shook of Kailua-Kona, Ikaika (John) Locliar of California, Robin Anderson of Connecticut, Uluwehi Lui Yen of Kaneohe, Oahu, Lima Kelly Richard and Ariel Hoopii of Las Vegas; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Janet Lum Won
Janet Lum Won, 76, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 21, 2023, at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, she retired as senior vice president of Title Guaranty. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Lanakila Congregational Church in Kainaliu. Celebration of life service at 10 a.m. Survived by sons, Corey Lum Won of Hanapepe, Kauai, and Brandon Lum Won of Kona; sisters, Nancy Kieft of Maryland and Suzanne Ruryk of Florida; a grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.