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Kamalu “Malu Boy” Sisoye Kabalis
Kamalu “Malu Boy” Sisoye Kabalis, 39, of Hilo died Aug. 24. Born in Hilo, he was a multi-sport athlete, having played baseball for Waiakea Uka, Waiakea Pirates and Lincoln Wreckers, competitive volleyball, including a BIIF championship at Waiakea High School, where he graduated in 2003. His hobbies included golf, boogie boarding, motorcycle riding, hunting, cooking and baking, and he was known to be mechanically inclined. Visitation 3-6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 10) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 4 p.m. Private burial at a later date. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughter, Ky-Mani Kabalis of Hilo; son, Kamalu “K.J.” Kabalis of Hilo; parents, Sodie Kabalis and Carla Carpenter-Kabalis of Hilo; maternal grandparents, Dante and Olan Carpenter of Oahu; brother, Kekoa (Melissa) Kabalis of Hilo; sisters, Kahala Kabalis (David) Hoke of Oahu, Kaleinani (Maka) Kahananui of Hilo and Ku‘ulei Kabalis (Gianno) Bianconi of Texas; mother of his children, Christine Masulit of Hilo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Leoannalissa “Bebe” Nani Yung
Leoannalissa “Bebe” Nani Yung, 78, of Hilo died Aug. 25 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired legal secretary for Carlsmith Ball, member of Keaukaha Community Association, Keaukaha Canoe Club, Kamana Senior Center, Aha Puhala o Puna and Hale o Na Alii. Private services. Survived by husband, AhLun “Papa” Yung; children, George (Traci) Paiva, RJ (Charity) Paiva, Tracie-Ann Yung, AhLoy (Georgie) Yung, AhLun (Leihulu) Yung and Kawehi (Martha) Yung; siblings, Elroy (Jennifer) Osorio Jr., Jonathan (Mary) Osorio, David (Sweetie) Osorio, Matthew Osorio and Ecko (Carla) Osorio; sons-in-law, Marlon Miller and Galen Macanas; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Robert James Oliva Sr.
Robert James Oliva Sr., 59, of Pahoa died April 24 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a concrete mason for Quality General on Oahu and owner of Oliva Landscaping on the Big Island. Private services held. Survived by wife, Jo-Lynn Oliva of Pahoa; sons, James (Katherine) Oliva of Oahu and Robert J. Oliva Jr. of Pahoa; daughter, Bobbi-Jo P. Oliva of Pahoa; hanai son, Bubba (Natalie) Sunday of Oahu; stepsons, Jordan (Rylee) Alameda of Hilo and Bronson Alameda of Pahoa; stepdaughter, Rexiana Alameda of Pahoa; sisters, Tony N. Oliva and Patricia (Kent) Iwami of Oahu; a granddaughter, a hanai grandson and three step-granddaughters; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Elizabeth Greed Peck
Elizabeth Greed Peck, 79, of Hilo died Aug. 28 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was born in Teaneck, N.J. and was a retired English and women’s studies professor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and co-editor of the 1997 book “Common Ground: Feminist Collaboration in the Academy.” Private services held. No flowers. Memorial donations to Big Island Substance Abuse Council are appreciated. Survived by daughter, Alison Peck of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tevita Puloka Haunga
Tevita Puloka Haunga, 75, of Laupahoehoe died Aug. 3 in Salt Lake City. Born in Tonga, he was a retired general contractor and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 9-10:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honomu Ward. Casual attire. Funeral service 11 a.m.- noon. Private burial to follow. Survived by wife, Sharman of Laupahoehoe, HI, sons, Keala (Heather) Haunga of Lehi, Utah, Bronson (Nalani) Haunga of Hamakua, Viliam (Natalie) Haunga of Kaumana and Tylan (Hau) Haunga of Hilo; daughter, Tevai (Sione) Hausia of Hayward, Calif.; 24 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Wayne Tetsuo Kawamura
Wayne Tetsuo Kawamura, 66, of Hilo died July 28 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Wailuku, Maui, he was the owner of WTK Repairs and Remodeling and a farm caretaker. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Door of Faith Church, 432 Waiehu Beach Rd. in Wailuku, Maui. Service at 11 a.m. Survived by partner, Alicia Hua of Hilo; daughters, Nadene (Kalani) Kawamura of Wailuku, Ho‘ola‘inamanuikeaheahe Kekahuna-Kawamura and Ha‘alealeikapuuwai Kawamura of Hilo; brother, Craig (Joni) Kawamura of Kahului, Maui; sisters, Gwen (Stanley) Tamashiro and June (Kevin) Nishihara of Kahului; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Shari Ann Norie Imai Ogi
Shari Ann Norie Imai Ogi, 61, of Kealakekua died Aug. 16 at home. Born in Kealakekua, she was a teacher at Kealakehe and Konawaena elementary schools, Konawaena High School Leo Club Advisor and member of SNI Truth of Life Kona Center, Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Daifukuji Soto Mission and Lions Club of Kona. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at Seicho-No-Ie Jisso Center, 47-451 Hui Aeko Pl. in Kaneohe, Oahu. Celebation of life service at 4 p.m. Kona visitation 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy. in Kealakekua. Celebration of life service at 4 p.m. Survived by husband, Gordon Ogi of Kealakekua; sons, Derek Ogi of Portland, Ore., and Ryan Ogi of Seattle; hanai brother, Clifford Tanouye of Kealakekua; father-in-law, Paul Ogi of Waipahu, Oahu; sister-in-law, Valerie Ogi of Waipahu. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Karen Luana Hussey
Karen Luana Hussey, 70, of Hilo died July 27 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired healthcare professional for Hilo Medical Center. Memorial service 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept 21, at Wailoa State Recreation Area Large Pavilion. Celebration of life noon-8 p.m. Survived by daughter, Laira (Dave) Lee-Aina; son, Garrett Lee; sisters, Margaret (Vicente) Navor and Evelyn Lee; brother, Llewellyn (Wendy) Lee; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.