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Isabella Alcordo
Dela Cruz (Indai)
Isabella Alcordo Dela Cruz (Indai), 91, of Kailua-Kona, died on Jan. 28 at Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua. Born in Kohala, she was a homemaker and member of Kona Faith Center in Captain Cook. Celebration of Life at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at Kona Faith Center at 81-6224 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook. She is survived by daughters, Sharon Dela Cruz, of Kailua-Kona, Cheryl Dela Cruz, of Las Vegas, Nev.; son, Wayne Dela Cruz, of Hilo; sisters, Patricia Lani Segovia and Anne Gregas; brothers, Nario Lebron, John Balucan and Dennis Balucan; 8 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Lydia Leimomi Wakita
Lydia Leimomi Wakita, 81, of Hilo died Jan. 17 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was an educational assistant at Keaukaha Elementary School, involved with the primary school adjustment and reading mastery group programs. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 15) at Haili Church. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Kahuwila (MeiLin) Kanaka‘ole, Kaniala (Lea) Kanakaole, Kahoali‘i Wakita and Kamaka Wakita; daughters, Kaohu Kanakaole and Kaui Wakita; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Richard Tadashi Hirata
Richard Tadashi Hirata, 87, of Hilo died Jan. 14 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was retired from Jas. W. Glover Ltd. as an asphalt-concrete plant foreman and a U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Janet Hirata of Hilo; sons, Gregg (Leanne) Hirata, Rick (Denise) Hirata and Chad (Karen) Hirata of Hilo; brother, Lawrence Hirata of Hilo; sister, Terumi (Jackson) Chock of Honolulu; brothers-in-law, Jimmy (Lois) Yamada of Hilo and Albert (Merle) Yamada of Waimea; sisters-in-law, Ella Hirata and Eileen Hirata of Hilo, Evelyn Yamada and Dora Yamada of Honolulu; six grandchildren; nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lynette “Lindy” Kalikolehua Waialae
Lynette “Lindy” Kalikolehua Waialae, 64, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 12 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park (left side exit, oceanside). Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Kehaulani (Ronnie) McNamara, Kahealani (Keola) Bergau, Kauilani (Andrew) Egami and Kapiolani (Adren) Bee of Pahoa; Kawehilani‘Onapua (Micah) Atoia and Kapualani‘Waiola (John) Naki of Hilo; sisters, Iwalani (Alfred) Fuller of Idaho, Naomi Cabus of Mountain View, Lianne Yu of Waimea, Miriam Naeole of Kapolei, Oahu, and Tracy (Eric) Rivera-Waialae of Kona; 30 grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Raymond “Lana” Kaulana Na Pua O Hawai‘i Rowe Jr.
Raymond “Lana” Kaulana Na Pua O Hawai‘i Rowe Jr., 65, of Keaukaha died Jan. 16 at home. Born in Keaukaha, he was a retired Hawaii Fire Department battalion chief, spent most of his career in Search and Rescue at Waiakea station, was among the first to be awarded by the Sayre Foundation, was an athlete, Junior Olympian volleyball player and devoted father and grandfather. Visitation 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Feb. 23, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at noon. Celebration of life to follow at Kawananakoa Hall. Survived by former girlfriend, Laura Kamoku; former wife, Laura Kamoku and Kimberlee Rowe; children, Coley (Zoe) Rowe, Charlee (AJ) Rowe, Jesse (Latisha) Rowe, JayKoba (Kaila) Rowe, Raymond (Jewell) Rowe III and Liliana Rowe of Hilo; siblings, Kenneth (Roxie) Rowe, Jarrod (Yvette) Rowe, Evalynne Rowe and Lance (Lei) Rowe of Hilo; nine grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
