Theresa “Gigi” “Honey” Georgia Macion
Theresa “Gigi” “Honey” Georgia Macion, 71, of Waimea died June 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Laupahoehoe, she was a retired reservations agent for the Mauna Lani resort, former salesclerk at Village Pharmacy in Waimea, member of Waimea Senior Citizens, Alu Like, involved with MADD Hawaii and volunteered with numerous organizations and community clubs. Visitation 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by children, Eugene Macion of Kona and Melveen (Dave) Johnston of Honokaa; mother, Cecilia (Harry) Plekavic of Chicago; siblings, Blake Tokushige of Waipahu, Oahu, Johnette (Paul) Palumbo of Downs, Ill., Frank (Letty) Plekavic of Addison, Ill., Brenda (Rob) Krepek of Parlin, N.J., Joenell Leina‘ala (Brian) Dietmeyer of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Todd (Allysa) Plekavic of New Lenox, Ill.; five grandchildren and a great-grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kevin Masayoshi Araki
Kevin Masayoshi Araki, 54, of Hilo, formerly of Arizona, died May 10 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a resort hotel bartender and cook, and a U.S. Marine Corps Persian Gulf War veteran. Private services held. Survived by sisters, Paulette Nagata of Honokaa, Darlene Varize and Burnalyn (Benny) Yee of Keaau, Terry (Francis) Tajon and Laureen (Delis) Estabilio of Hilo; brother, Benedict Shon Jr. of Pepeekeo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Henrietta Kaiserleen Bellefeuille Moike
Henrietta Kaiserleen Bellefeuille Moike, 65, of Keaau died June 2 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker and former cashier at Orchidland General Store. Celebration of life gathering 11 a.m. Sunday, July 28, at the Wailoa State Recreation Area Large Pavilion. RSVP to Paris at (808) 386-6831. Oahu celebration of life at a later date. Survived by husband, Raymond Moike of Keaau; children, Autumn Kippen of Hilo, Paris (Jordan) Mirels and Namelelani (Keli‘i) Kekuewa of Keaau; stepchildren, Kehau (Chad) Criste of Hilo and R.J. Moike of Keaau; sisters, Aileen (Larry) Lintzenich of Ohio, Pamela Bellefeuille Weaver of Las Vegas and Jeannine (John) Holi of Waipahu, Oahu; five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rose “Dolly” Carmelita (Ramos) Pagan
Rose “Dolly” Carmelita (Ramos) Pagan, 91, of Hilo, died June 24 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Paauilo, she was retired from K’s Drive-In. Visitation 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Mauna Kea Memorial Park in Papaikou. Casual attire. Survived by children, Judy (Mervin) Stewart of Florida, Allen (Sandi) Ramos of Ainaloa, Dennis Ramos of New York, Paul (Roxianna) Ramos of Ainaloa, Darrin (Deena) Ramos of Mountain View and Darrell (TammyAnn) Ramos of Kaumana; brothers, Richard Manuel of U.S. Mainland, Frederick (Marie) Manuel of Honolulu, Leabert Manuel and Daniel (Sandra) Manuel of Kona; sisters, Lorraine DeRego of Hilo, Rosie DeMotta of Pepeekeo, Dorothy Carvalho of Arizona and Linda (Andy) Batino of Waikoloa; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Primrose Kalanipua Medeiros
Primrose Kalanipua Medeiros, 95, of Mountain View died July 1 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hookena, she was a housekeeper for Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and member of Keaau Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. July 25 at Keaau Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Mauna Kea Memorial Park in Papaikou. Survived by son, James (Oanh) David of Mountain View; eight grandchildren, 22 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Maurice K. Nakagawa
Maurice K. Nakagawa, 80, of Cypress, Calif., formerly of Hawaii Island, died June 27. Born on Hawaii Island, he was a fisherman, father, grandfather and brother. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 South Dale Ave., Anaheim, Calif. Aloha attire. Survived by children: Renee (Hiroki) Noda, Jon (Sandra) Nakagawa, Sean Nakagawa and Niki (Jeremy) Marasigan; siblings, Elaine Bickerstaff and Ray Nakagawa; six grandchildren. Arrangements by Fukui Mortuary, Los Angeles.
Shawn D. Ferreira
Shawn D. Ferreira, 56, of Kalopa died May 7 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired Hawaii Fire Department fire equipment operator at Waimea Station and member of Hawaii Fire Fighters Association. Visitation 8-9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Mass at 10 a.m. Celebration of life 12:30 p.m. at Paauilo Hongwanji. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by wife, Melonee Ferreira-Kahaunaele; stepson Teddy Orta; father, Frank (Milo) Ferreira; brother, Tim (Farrah) Ferreira; father-in-law Philip (Tanya) Velez; a nephew, cousins, aunts and uncles.