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Gayfred “Baba” Hanohano
Gayfred “Baba” Hanohano, 53, of Hilo died Oct. 24 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Visitation noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Kawelu residence, 264 Baker Ave. in Keaukaha. Service at 1 p.m. Survived by mother, Renell (Greg) Kaupu Kaialiilii; companion, Royann “Ann“ Ferreira; sons, Radford “Kui” Hanohano, Royceton “Nalu” Hanohano and Boyd Yanagawa Jr.; daughters, Whitley “Ann”(Stewart) Yanagawa and Ashley “Lee”(Khnan) Yanagawa; sisters; Renell “Nellie” (Brandon) Kaupu, Randalynn “Ui” Kaupu, Rayline “Leenie” (Ronnie) Petitt, Paige Tada and Sasha (Kai) Kaupu; brothers, Robert “Bobby D” (Isabel) Adrian of Maui, Kristen “Bully” (Tara) Kahalioumi, Thomas “Bo” Kosora Jr., James “Jimmy” (Crystal) Pacheco and Ravel “Bulla” (Kaeza) Kaupu Jr. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.
Tomie Kohashi
Tomie Kohashi, 93, of Hilo, died Nov. 6 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a clerk for the county Board of Water Supply and enjoyed tending to her flowers and working in her yard, watching Hallmark shows, playing Hanafuda cards, eating lunch with friends and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Curtis (Susan) Kohashi of Hilo; daughter, Michelle (Galen) Mizuguchi of Hilo; brother, Grant (Lillian) Tetsuka of Sparks, Nev.; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rosevelinda “Linda” Justo Badua
Rosevelinda “Linda” Justo Badua, 58, of Keaau died Oct. 3 at home. Born in San Pablo, San Nicolas, Philippines, she was a factory worker for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. and nursery worker for Puna Certified and Winning Orchids. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the chapel. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Renante Badua; son, Alexander Badua; daughter, Angelica Badua; parents, Teodoro and Feliza Justo; sister, Elizabeth “Ellie” (JR.) Valdez; brother, Wilfredo “Willie” (Rose) Justo; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alberta Rochelle Jitchaku
Alberta Rochelle Jitchaku, 76, of Kurtistown died Nov. 9 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired registered nurse at the former Hilo Medical Center, former Girl Scout troop leader and member of New Hope Keaau. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Melvin Jitchaku of Kurtistown; daughter, Glynis (Lon) Olivar of Keaau; mother, Elizabeth Ah Chin of Kalapana; stepbrothers, Ray (Tina) Ah Chin of Las Vegas and George (Maria) Ah Chin of California; three granddaughters and a great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
George Douglas Coit
George Douglas Coit, 79, of Keaau died Nov. 10 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in North Kohala, he was a retired diesel and construction equipment mechanic, a retired Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve, a master upholsterer and member of Big Island VW Club-Hilo Chapter. Services held. Survived by wife, Kathleen Coit; son, Dwayne Coit; daughters, Karen Coit and Koren (Darrel) Nagasako ; granddaughter, Shyanne; numerous brothers and sisters in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
