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Cynthia May Hayashi

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Cynthia May Hayashi, 74, of Kealakekua died on Feb. 7 at Islands Hospice on Maui. She loved animals, nature, art, music, and Japanese culture and was a prolific and talented artist with a special fondness for painting outdoor scenes. Private scattering of ashes planned. She is survived by brother, Jon (Amy) Hayashi and half-sister Marcia Nishino. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary, Maui.

Ronald Kaliko Sr.

Ronald Kaliko Sr., 74, of Kealakekua died Dec. 20 after a brief illness. He was a landscaper, rock wall builder and an ‘Ambassador of Aloha.’ A celebration of life will be held from 4-10 p.m. on March 1 at the pavilion at Old Kona Airport Beach Park. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Thomas Eugene Coleman

Thomas Eugene Coleman, 80, of Captain Cook died on Dec. 25. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a member of Keauhou Volleyball Association and Keauhou Canoe Club. Private services to be held. Survived by sons, Ryan (Cari) Coleman of Kailua-Kona, Colin Coleman of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter, Katie Coleman of Seattle, Wash.; brothers, Chris Coleman of Alaska, Kevin Coleman of Portland, Ore., Shane Coleman of Los Angeles, Calif.; sister, Kathleen Bonsall of Los Angeles, Calif.; 2 granddaughters and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Lucila “Luz” Tabay Velez

Lucila “Luz” Tabay Velez, 87, of Keaau died Jan. 30 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Cebu City, Philippines, she was a retired picker for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. and seamstress. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday (Feb. 21) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by children, Lilian (Leo) Hernandez, Edith (John) Beebe, Ernesto Velez, Felisa (Ken) Kaleiwahea, Richard (Maris) Velez and Maria (Derrick) Caminos; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kevin Albert Vinluan Sr.

Kevin Albert Vinluan Sr., 75, died Oct. 5 at home. Born in Honokaa, he was a truck driver for HPM Building Supply. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 45-5028 Plumeria St. in Honokaa. Service at 10 a.m. Luncheon to follow. noon at Paauhau Park. Survived by partner, Sharon Wishard of Honokaa; daughters, Marlo Vinluan and Pennie Oandasan of Bullhead City, Ariz.; son Kevin Vinluan Jr.; brother, Leslie Vinluan of Georgia; sister, Barbara Bugado of Ookala; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Michael J. Cesaletti

Michael J. Cesaletti, 63, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 31 at home. Born in Passaic, N.J., he was a retired print pressman and worship leader at Kona Coast Fellowship. Private services. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Elizabeth Cesaletti of Kailua-Kona; sons, Luke Cesaletti of Kailua-Kona, Moses (Blythe) Norton of Spring, Texas and Nathaniel (Jill) Norton of League City, Texas; two brothers and four sisters; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Don Mitsuo Hashimoto

Don Mitsuo Hashimoto, PsyD., MDiv., 68, of Hilo died Nov. 12 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a clinical psychologist, founded Ohana Counseling Services in 1997, and U.S. Navy veteran. Private services. Survived by wife, Sylvia Hashimoto, son, David Hashimoto, his wife and two children; brothers, Harvey Hashimoto and Brian Hashimoto; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Alma Mitsuko Yogi

Alma Mitsuko Yogi, 83, of Hilo died Jan. 14, at home. Born in Olaa, she was a retired teacher who taught at Ka‘u and Hilo high schools and Adult Community School, and member of Hilo Hooganji Mission, Hui Okinawa, Hilo Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido Club and Alpha Delta Kappa (Delta Chapter). Visitation 3-4 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 22) at Hilo Hooganji Mission. Funeral service at 4 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by sister, Betty (Earl) Tsuji of Hilo; aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kamakaokalani Justin Lea Brown-Mahi

Kamakaokalani Justin Lea Brown-Mahi, 42, of Hilo died Jan. 8 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was owner-operator of K&T Landscaping and avid spear fisherman. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Talamailelagi Kamakaokalani Micah Brown-Mahi and Kamakaokalani Justin Lea Brown-Mahi Jr. of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Katie-Lynn Oenaleleoilemaota Elena Leina‘ala Brown-Mahi of Kailua-Kona, mother, Mary Ellen Richards of Kailua-Kona; father, Palasi (Teevale) Brown of Shelbyville, Ky.; brothers, Palasi F. Brown of Kailua-Kona, Carl (Jaslynn) Richards Jr. of Hilo, Fa‘aleaga (Puava) Mapu of Nanakuli, Oahu, Bryan (Jessica) Brown from Louisville, Ky., Benjamin (Jennifer) Brown from Frankfort, Ky., Bertram Brown from Frankfort, Ky.; sisters, Mohala “Nani” Mahi and Cara “Ona” Richards of Kailua-Kona, Summer Richards of Waimea, Barbara Brown from Shelbyville, Ky.; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Leinani Luella Aina

Leinani Luella Aina, 85, of Hilo died Jan. 31 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired county Parks and Recreation recreation director and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Keaukaha Ward and Hula Halau O Kawananakoa. Visitation 8-11 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 20) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to at Alae Cemetery, Mormon Section. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Daniel (Candace) Aina and Dave Duke (Rosieline) Aina of Hilo, Hewlen Aina of Oahu; daughter, Ululani Tammy Evangelista of Hilo; hanai daughter, Edwina Kukahiko of Hilo; brothers, Walter Clyde Ahuna of Hilo and George “Chiefy” Ahuna of Coos Bay, Ore.; sister, Erma Jean “Wanda” (Patrick) Cardines of Hilo; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Avis Mari Perreira

Avis Mari Perreira, 66, of Hilo died Feb. 1 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Bill Perreira of Hilo; children, Joshua Yamada of Hilo, Hannah (Tonu) Mamea of Oregon, Billy Perreira of Idaho, Bobby (Delilah) Perreira of Hilo, Lori (Russ) Cruz of Las Vegas and Kelli (Kevin) Smith of Idaho; mother, Alice Shiroma of Hilo; brother, Bruce (Karla) Yamada of Las Vegas; 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.