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Walter “Wally Boy” Paul Yutaka Watai
Walter “Wally Boy” Paul Yutaka Watai, 62, of Ocean View died June 18 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a painter for United Painting Co., member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Hawaii National Guard veteran. Private services. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Lavaina Watai of Ocean View; brother, Jerry (Arlene)Watai of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Paula Jelsma Watai of Lahaina, Maui and Shiloah (Blane) Watai Kenolio of Hilo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Richard “Richie” K. Akana
Richard “Richie” K. Akana, 56, of Captain Cook died June 19 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was an electrician for Uchimura Construction and avid lauhala weaver. Celebration of life and spreading of ashes in Kona at a later date. Survived by girlfriend, Cheryl Nasario of Kona; son, Kekaiomalie Akana of Kauai; brothers, Warren (Jessica) Akana of Minnesota, Kawika (Ruby) Machado of Wahiawa, Oahu, Kaponolani (Haunani) Machado of Kailua-Kona, Brandon Gimenez of Honolulu, William Sabado and Matthew Sabado of Hilo; sisters, Kehaulani Akana of Virginia and Caitlin (Kevin) Sabado Carvalho of Mililani, Oahu; hanai grandchildren, Faith and Hope Nasario Madereus; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Talalelei Vole
Talalelei Vole, 40, of Kailua-Kona died June 22, at home. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa, he was a security manager at the Royal Kona Resort and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hauula, Oahu. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at Kona United Methodist Church in Kailua-Kona. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Valley of the Temples in Kaneohe, Oahu. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Punipuao Vole; daughters, Jullie (Matthew Foster) Seafa and Raleana Vole; mother, Malia Vole; brothers, Eneliko Vole and Maua (Kaysha) Vole Jr.; sisters, Solinu‘u (Leonard) Warren, Filika (Mafutaga) Solofa and Salome (Timo Gasio) Vole, all of Kailua Kona; grandmother, Asu Paletaleo of Aua, American Samoa; hanai children, Junia Tuigamala, Hazel Tuigamala, Lane Tuigamala, and Frances Tuigamala, all of Oahu; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary and Valley of the Temples.
Petra Austria Lopez
Petra Austria Lopez, 91, of Pahoa died June 24 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Paniqui Tarlac, Philippines, she was a retired nursery worker for Anthuriums of Hawaii and deaconess for the Church of Christ (Iglesia Ni Cristo) in Keaau. Visitation only 9-11 a.m. Friday, July 12, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery (Section J, Row N, Plot 30). Casual attire. Survived by sons, Arsenio (Thelma) Lopez of Hilo, Carlos (Helen Grace) Lopez of Pahoa, Benigno “Benny” Lopez of Keaau, Ernesto (Grace) Lopez of Chicago and Gregorio “Greg” (Nancy) Lopez of Honolulu; daughters, Delia (Domingo) Ramos of Naalehu and Florida (Arnel) Antonio of Honolulu; sister, Isabell Ramos; 14 grandchilden and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jackie Lynn Suzuki
Jackie Lynn Suzuki, 65, of Kailua-Kona died April 27 in Kona. Born in Alhambra, Calif., she was a retired pre-school teacher, childcare provider and the owner of Jackie’s Balloon Creations. Celebration of life at 10:30 a.m. (viewing) with service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13 at Kona Hongwanji Hall. Lunch to follow. The family requests no flowers. Survived by husband, Owen M. Suzuki; children, Keoki Suzuki (Andylian Quanan), Teresa (Chad) Toyomura and Tabitha (Bronson) Tavares; mother, Judy Blancett; mother-in-law Suga Suzuki; siblings, Billy Blancett, Mindy Blancett and Marty Blancett; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.