William “Blackie” Lani Abraham, 85, of Hilo died Nov. 27 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired pin setter for the former Hilo Lanes, butcher for Keaau Slaughterhouse and the former Miko Meats, roofer with Honolulu/Hilo Pacific Roofing and Flooring, Hawaii Protective Agency security guard, U.S. Army Korean War veteran and member of Hawaiian Bowling Club and other bowling leagues. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 4) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation again 10-11 a.m. Friday (Jan. 5) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha or casual attire. Survived by sons, Willoughby “Kewe” (Desiree Raymond) Abraham of Hilo, William “Black” (Rebecca) Abraham Jr. of Kawaihae and Robert “Hawaiian” (Dee Dee) Abraham of Hilo; daughters, Corrina Abraham of Hilo, Lydia (Daniel) Abrojena of Kona and Sandra Dee “Tini” (Robin) Young of Pahoa; hanai son, Thomas “Keo” (Rose) Abraham of Hilo; hanai daughter, Star (David) Henderson of Hilo; brother, Harry (Bobbie) Kim of Hilo; sister, Ruth Papalimu of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Kathy Papalimu and Lucy “Teri” “Luka” Keahi of Hilo; 54 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
George “Charlie” Charles Clifton, 63, of Pahoa died Dec. 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hollywood, Calif., he was the owner of the former Kapiolani Mules on Oahu and big-wave and tow-in surfer. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 6) at Pohoiki. Survived by daughters, Tatiana (Matthew Thoene) Clifton of Pahoa and Anna Tasha Clifton of Kaimuki, Oahu; son, Keoki Kale Clifton of Waimanalo,Oahu; fiancee, Karla Welch of Glenwood; mother, Araminta Clifton of Pahoa; sisters, Kathleen (Geoff) Cleak of Walnut Grove, Calif., Teresa (Chi) Samalee of Tacoma, Wash., Lila (Gilman) Kahai and Amy (Gordon) Naehu of Pahoa; brother, Jared Clifton of Portland, Ore.; a granddaughter; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jonathan Arend Ho‘okili Hart, 35, of Honokaa died Dec. 15 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Hilo, he was a musician and film industry grip. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 6) at Kahilu Town Hall in Waimea. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by father, Harold (Pearl) Hart of Honokaa; mother, Lisa Ann (Charlie) White of Waimea; brother, Cameron (Lanelle Yamamoto) Hart of Waimea; sister, Charne (TJ Respicio Bulosan) Hart of Las Vegas; paternal grandmother, Kazue Hart of Honokaa; maternal grandmother, Elaine Dochin of Waimea; two nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Matthew Ape Kamelamela Jr., 66, of Hilo died Nov. 21 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was an entertainer, former greeter/host at Zippy’s and member of New Hope-Hilo and Alu Like kupuna program. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 6) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 9:30 a.m. Lunch to follow. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Matlynn “Kawo” (Kanoa) Kamelamela; siblings, Veronica (James) Magno, Margaret Urabe and Seth (Hauoli) Freeman; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Clarence Victor Pacheco Jr., 56, of Hakalau died Dec. 14 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a farmer. Memorial gathering 6-9 p.m. Friday (Jan. 5) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by mother, Emogene Pacheco of Hakalau; brother, Bertram (Tyanne Betar) Pacheco of Bridgeport, W.Va.; a nephew and grandnephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Peni Suisui Tilini Sr., 74, of Pepeekeo died Dec. 26 at home. Born in Holonga, Vava‘u, Tonga, he was a retired superintendent for Mauna Lani Golf Course, Kaluakoi Golf Course on Molokai, Kaanapali Golf Course on Maui and Waikele Golf Course on Oahu, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honomu Branch. Visitation 9-10:45 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 6) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honomu Branch. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Mormon section. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Patricia “Patty” Tilini of Pepeekeo; children, Garrett (Karie) Tilini of San Tan Valley, Ariz., Peni (Karilyn) Tilini Jr. of Hilo, Anaise (Teniosi) Livai of Pepeekeo, William (Brandi) Tilini of Hoolehua, Molokai, Paea Tilini of Hawaii and Meliame (Kaeo) Kawaa of Honolulu; brother, Viliami (Ilafehi) Tilini of Hauula, Oahu; sisters, Kulukona (Faaui) Taumoepenu of Honolulu and Mele Ailani Tilini of Tonga; 26 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.