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Vivian Akimi Imai
Vivian Akimi Imai, 86, of Hilo died May 22 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was retired from Macy’s Hilo and a retired public school health aide. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Keith (Pamela) Imai, Kelly Imai and Kirk (Kelli) Imai of Keaau; brother, Larry (Elaine) Morita of Kurtistown; sisters, Janet Nakamura of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Patsy (Alfred) Kina of Keaau; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dennis Hiroshi Yoshida
Dennis Hiroshi Yoshida of Hilo died June 29 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Surviving relatives are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo at 808-935-8445.
Lawrence John Sebastian
Lawrence John Sebastian, 80, of Hawaii Island died June 26. Legal family members are requested to contact Ballard Family Mortuary at (808) 334-0009.
Larry David Kuamoo
Larry David Kuamoo, 75, of Pahoa died May 10 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Malama, Puna, he was a crew leader for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a volunteer to replenish the Volcanoes National Park grass hale he originally built as an employee, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Private services held. Survived by wife, Harlen Kuamoo of Pahoa; daughters, Roseline “Loke” Kuamoo of Pahoa and Devonne Kahea (Rex) Like of Hilo; sister, Annie Kauakai of Hilo; sister-in-law, Ilima Kuamoo-White of Pahoa; four grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Raymond Silva
Raymond Silva 82, of Hilo died May 20 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Ka‘u, he was a retired truck driver. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Saturday (July 13) at the Silva residence, 1885 Railroad Ave. in Hilo. Lunch to follow. Survived by companion, Laverne Sanborn of Waiakea Uka; son, Raymond K. Silva of Panaewa; daughters, Raynell (Keith) Silva-Borero of Waiakea Uka, Sheri (Henry) Silva-Evangelista of Laupahoehoe and Cheryl Silva of Panaewa; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangementa by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Michelle-Lee Kuheana Galdones
Michelle-Lee Kuheana Galdones, 54, of Hilo died June 20. She was a security guard at Port of Hilo. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Saturday (July 13) at the Haili Tent in Panaewa. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by husband, Alex Galdones of Hilo; daughter, Brandi-Lee (Kinohi) Kuheana Callahan of Hilo; parents, Michale and Faye Kuheana of Hilo; sisters, Misty (Morris) Kuheana and Mary Jane Victorino of Hilo; brothers, Denton (Jean) Kuheana Souza of Oahu and Makoa (Abby) Kuheana of Hilo; hanai siblings, Roydene (Brian) Fiesta, Taquisha Lokilani Noclain and Zasha Nobriga; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and hanai children. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Edna P. “Lucky” Cowdrey
Edna P. “Lucky” Cowdrey, 88, of Waikoloa died July 1 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Bushong, Kan., she was the business owner of an RV camp. Services to held at a later date in Springfield, Oreg. Survived by daughter, Dee (Jim) Voytilla of Waikoloa; son, Russell K. Howe of Portland, Oreg.; sisters, Arlene Lowmaster and Sherry DelaOssa; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Arrangements by Cremation Services Of West Hawaii.