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Keaweikekahiali’iokamoku “Awe” Kawailima
Keaweikekahiali’iokamoku “Awe” Kawailima, 20, of Keaukaha died Dec. 29. He was a carpenter for HTS Co., hunter, fisherman and diver. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by his parents, Moku (Ashley Gabriel) Kawailima of Keaukaha and Maile Kawailima of Mountain View; brother, Keliikoa Kawailima of Keaukaha; sisters, Persuasion “Chola” Kawailima of Louisiana, Ki‘ilani Chandler of Mountain View and Kawehi Kawailima of Hilo; grandmothers, Bernadette Kawailima and Nanette Keliikoa of Hilo; godfather, Daryl Smith; hanai mother Hi‘iaka Kaohe; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Alan Silverio Cachero
Alan Silverio Cachero, 68, of Pahoa died Jan. 15 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Pahala, he worked for Hilo Fire Extinguisher Co. No services. Survived by sons, Dwayne Cachero, Ezra Cachero and Ezekiel Cachero of Hilo; daughter, Psalms Cachero of Pahoa; sisters, Gloria Franklin and Imelda Giltner of Pahoa; grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Sonoko Muranaka
Sonoko Muranaka, 99, of Hilo died Dec. 27 at home. Born in Hilo, she was an insurance clerk for the former Theo. H. Davies and Continental Insurance companies and member of Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission and its Buddhist Women’s Association. Private services held. No koden. Memorial donations to Hilo Higashi Hongwaji Mission, 216 Mohouli St., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by sons, Michael (Kay Tokumura) Muranaka of Holualoa and Donn Muranaka of Hilo; sisters, Yasuko Taniguchi of Hilo and Yoshiko Yamasaki of Gardena, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Tomeko Kawasaki of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Helen Furuya of Gardena, Calif.; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Raymond Cecil Marques
Raymond Cecil Marques, 80, of Pahala died Jan. 13 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Pahala, he was a journeyman mechanic for the former Ka’u Agribusiness and Ka‘u Sugar, as well as Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co., volunteer at Ka‘u Rural Health Community Association and member of Soka Gakkai International Hawaii Chapter. Funeral service 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at Soka Gakai International Buddhist Center, 695 Makalika Street in Hilo. Celebration of life noon Saturday, April 12, at Pahala Community Center. Survived by wife, Jessanie “Auntie Jessie” Marques of Pahala; daughters, Ressanie (Daniel) Salmo of Pahala and Jana (Julian) Kaniho of Discovery Harbor; four grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Jerry Toledo
Jerry Toledo, 85, of Hilo, died Dec. 19 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Ka‘u, he was a retired Honolulu Fire Department captain, U.S. Navy veteran, Hilo High School 1957 alum, Keaukaha homestead native and passionate about diving, hunting, golfing and fishing. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at Wailoa State Recreation Area, large pavilion. Survived by wife, Robin-J; son, Ainahau (Del); daughters, Vicki (Joe Scala) and Nainoa (Chad Cabral); sister, Filomina Miyamoto; brother, Larry Toledo; an aunt; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Georgie Ann Lamb
Georgie Ann Lamb, 84, of Keaau died Jan. 3 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Louisville, Ky., she was a homemaker. Private services held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Keaau. Survived by son, Robert (Kim) Lamb of Keaau; daughter, Lisa Murray of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; three grandchildren and a great-grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Cody Hughes
Cody Hughes, 73, of Hilo, died Dec. 15 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Barstow, Calif., she was a restaurant cook, artist and classical pianist. Private services at a later date. Survived by daughter, Patricia “Poppy” Montijo of Hilo; son, Rush Anslem Hughes; siblings, Genia Gonzales, Michael DeZonia, Pierre, Mary, Donna, Don and Chris; two grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Robert “Bobby”
Hajime Shioshita
Robert “Bobby” Hajime Shioshita, 78, of Pahoa died Dec. 18 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a maintenance worker for Volcano House, salesclerk at Kilauea Military Camp, former lawnmower shop manager for the former Farmers Exchange, crane operator for the former Puna Sugar and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Puna Baptist Church. Memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Potluck noon at the church. Inurnment service d at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by son, Russell Shioshita of Pahoa; daughter, Jadelyn (Joseph) Shioshita-Aiona Aka of Hilo; sisters, Jean (Raymond) Asuncion of Simi Valley, Calif., Patsy Shioshita of Los Angeles, Gail Shioshita of Hilo and Judy Shioshita of New York City; an aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Della L. Matsubara
Della L. Matsubara, 98, of Pepeekeo died Dec. 8 at home. Born in California, she was a retired medical records clerk at Hilo Medical Group and member of Hakalau Senior Citizens Club and Immaculate Heart Of Mary Church in Papaikou. No services. Survived by husband, George Matsubara of Pepeekeo; sons, Gray Ranne of Pahoa, Lloyd (Irene) Matsubara of Waikoloa and Craig Matsubara of Hilo; daughters, Gail Kealoha of Pahoa, Cheryl (Mark Belcher) Holland of Pahoa, Marilyn Ranne of Kentucky and Priscilla Ranne of Honolulu; sister, Erma Winklepleck of Keota, Okla.; daughters-in-law, Kathleen Podratz of Valencia, Calif., Theresa Podratz of Reno, Nev., and Arlene Holland of Louisville, Ky.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
