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Quirino G. Domingo
Quirino G. Domingo, 93, of Captain Cook died Sept. 23 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in the Philippines, he was a retired kitchen helper at the King Kamehameha Hotel and member of Filipino Christian Fellowship. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. Nov. 8 at Lifewater Church in Kealakekua; service will begin at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire. Flower welcome. Survived by son, Reno (Kalala) Domingo of Captain Cook; daughter, Qny (Eric) Mukai of Arizona; six grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Carole Miyoko Tohara
Carole Miyoko Tohara, 99, of Hawi died Sept. 30 at home. Born in Mahukona, she was a self-employed barber, primary teacher and cook at the former Jinho’s in Kawaihae, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Senior Citizens Club and Kohala Kenjin Kai. Visitation 7:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hawi. Funeral service at 9:30 a.m. Burial noon at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery in Kailua-Kona. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Ryan Tohara of Honolulu, John (Kayce) Tohara of St. George, Utah, and Marshall (Linda) Tohara of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Shari (Paul) Tohara of Kailua-Kona; brother, George (Harriet) Kihara of Honolulu; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Martin Day Charlot
Martin Day Charlot, 79, of Pahoa died Oct. 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a renowned artist, muralist and filmmaker. Known for murals including the Disney Aulani, “Stars in Paradise” at the former Consolidated Theater and “Hawaiian Folkways” at McDonald’s and children’s books including “Sunnyside Up,” “Felicia” and “Once Upon a Fishhook.” Celebrations of life Saturday (Oct. 19) at his Pahoa home and Saturday, Oct. 26, at the family’s Kahala, Oahu, home. RSVP to Kawena@KawenaCharlot.com. No flowers. Memorial donations to the gofundme.com page titled “Help Martin Charlot &His Children through this tragic time.” Survived by children, Kawena, Kekoa, Kumalu and Kipano Charlot. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Larry Brady
Larry Brady, 71, of Kona died June 21 at Kona Community Hospital. There are no known survivors. Family members may contact Dodo Mortuary, Kona Branch at (808) 322-9592. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sharon Sumie Yoshizumi
Sharon Sumie Yoshizumi, 75, of Hilo died Sept. 17 at home. Born in Hilo, she was retired from the county Department of Parks and Recreation, co-owner of Wax Wise Auto Detailing and member of Hilo Meishoin, HGEA-Retired and Piihonua Community Association. Visitation 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Memorial donations to Hawaii Care Choices, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by husband, Ralph Yoshizumi of Hilo; son, Scott (Yulia) Yoshizumi of Hilo; daughters, Cori Lyn (Reid) Shikuma of Hilo and Dawn Yoshizumi of Oregon; brother, Myron (Denise) Nakamoto of Hilo; sister, Lisa Nakamoto of Hilo; sister-in-law, Peggy Yoshizumi of Honolulu; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sachiko Imaizumi
Sachiko Imaizumi, 91, of Honolulu, formerly of Hilo, died Sept. 22 at Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was a retired medical records technician for the former Hilo Hospital and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Buddhist Women’s Association and Kyodan Choir, Kinney Heights Kumiai, Kamana Senior Center and Red Hat Society of Hilo. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 4 p.m. Graveside committal service 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by son, Owen (Kim) Imaizumi of Honolulu; daughter, Jill (Jon) Kobayashi of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Tsukie “Kay” Imaizumi of Hilo; four grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Norman M. Kai
Norman M. Kai, 83, of Pahala died Oct. 5 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Pahala, he was a retired journeyman carpenter for Carpenters Union Local 745. Private services held. Survived by wife, Dorothy Louis of Pahala; sons, Daniel (Abby) Kai of Arizona and Darren (Rachel) Louis Sr. of Kona; brother, Randy Kai of Waiohinu; sister-in-law, Juann Kai of Hilo; three grandchildren and a great-granchild; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Benito Eric Llanes
Benito Eric Llanes, 73, of Mililani, Oahu, died Sept. 15 in Kailua-Kona. Born in Honolulu, he retired Department of Defense bus driver and U.S. Air Force veteran. Services 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at St. Anthony Church, 640 Puuhale Rd. in Honolulu. Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Contact family for more info. Survived by daughter, Nikki Cooper of Mililani; son, Eric Llanes of Pearl City, Oahu; sisters, Rose (Malia) Thater of Nevada and Estrellita (Akemi) Aquino of Honolulu; three grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary in Hilo.
