Antonio V. Patao Jr.
Antonio V. Patao Jr., 87, of Hilo died June 15 at home. Born in Keaau, he was a retired machinist for a mainland company who also worked for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co., member of the Puna Covenant Church in Keaau, Hawaii, retired U.S. Air Force technical sergeant and U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation 5-6 p.m. today at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Cremation to follow at Homelani Crematory. Memorial service 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at Puna Covenant Church in Keaau. Urn committal service with military honors to follow at noon East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by wife, Guadalupe “Mary” Patao of Hilo; daughters, Janet Manry of Utah, Barbara Crockett of California and Susan Powers of Arizona; son, Roy Patao of Arizona; brother, Ben (Arlene) Patao of California; sister, Leonida Kong of California; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Roscoe “Rocky” Albert Shorey IV
Roscoe “Rocky” Albert Shorey IV, 42, of Washougal, Wash., died March 30 on Mount St. Helens in Washington. Born in Kona, he was a certified personal trainer, skydiving instructor, motorcyclist and mountaineer, and business graduate from Washington State University, who volunteered and mentored youth for Big Brothers/Big Sisters and numerous outdoors organizations. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (June 21) at Kona Outdoor Circuit, 76-6280 Kuakini Highway. Celebration of life 10-11 a.m. Luncheon 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Interment 1 p.m. at Kona Memorial Park 75-5553 Mamalahoa Hwy. in Holualoa. No flowers. Donations to Big Brothers/Big Sisters Columbia Northwest: itsbigtime.org/donate/. Survived by his father, Roscoe Shorey III; sister, Heather Shorey; paternal grandmother, Marion Shorey-Cho; two nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Annie Kaiaikuhia Kaaukai
Annie Kaiaikuhia Kaaukai, 79, of Hilo died May 17 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Malama, Puna, she was a retired van driver for the county Office of Aging, member of Opihikao Congregational Church, Kalapana Mauna Kea Congregational Church, New Hope Puna. Kalapana Community Organization, board member of Puna Canoe Club and volunteer for Hawaii Food Basket. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday (June 21) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Celebration of life also 1 p.m. Sunday (June 23) at Wailoa State Park Pavilion No. 2. Aloha attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by daughter, Darleen (Emosi) Sevao of Hilo; sons, Herbert (Korrie) Kaaukai Jr. of Hilo and Alton (Tammy) Kaaukai of Pahoa; sisters-in-law, Ilima Kuahiwinui Kauamoo White and Harlen Kuamoo of Pahoa; hanai sons, Kalei Kaaukai of Virginia and Ellias Kuamoo of Keaau; hanai daughter, Lokelani Kuamoo of Pahoa; five grandchildren and a great-grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Reilly K. Narruhn
Reilly K. Narruhn, of Hilo, died May 16. Born in Chuuk, Micronesia, he was a Walmart associate and theology graduate of Pacific Island Bible College. Funeral service noon Friday (June 21) at Church of the Holy Cross, 440 W. Lanikaula St. in Hilo. Burial 11 a.m. Saturday (June 22) at Alae Cemetery. Survived by wife, Faith Narruhn; children, John Narruhn, Johnalynn Narruhn and Johanna Narruhn. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Charles “Charlie” Kum Wah Kow Jr.
Charles “Charlie” Kum Wah Kow Jr., 32, of Hilo died June 7 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 4 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by parents, Charles Kow and Jeanette Erece-Kow of Hilo; brothers, Trent (Katrina) Kow and Travis Kow of Arizona, Jamerson Kow and Jaedon Kow of Hilo; grandmothers, Maria Erece of Papaikou and Kam Shui Kow of Hilo; a niece, uncles, aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lydia Jean Cherrigan
Lydia Jean Cherrigan, 103, of Paauilo died May 10 at home. Born in Lead, S.D., she was owner of the former Kamuela Sporting Goods, co-founder of North Hawaii Hospice and a member of the St. James Episcopal Church. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday (June 22) at the St. James Episcopal Church in Waimea. Casual attire. No flowers; memorial donations to North Hawaii Hospice. Survived by daughters, Charlotte (John) Crouch of Waikoloa, Dana Montgomery of California, Tamara (Leslie) Purdy of Waimea and Tisa (Paul Eugenio) McManus of Paauilo; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mary Elizabeth ‘Mike Yoshida
Mary Elizabeth ‘Mike Yoshida, 82, of Honomu died April 28 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Douglas, Ga., she was a retired clerk stenographer for the former Hawaii Electric Light Co. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (June 22) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Elton Yoshida of Honomu; daughter, Dina Demichelis of Honomu; brother, Thomas Coleman of Tennessee; brothers-in-law, Russell Yoshida and Ralph Yoshida of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Jodi Ann (Dayton) Yoshida of Hilo and Thora Mae (Paul) Yoshida-Asato of Puna; a granddaughter Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.