Annie Rubio Camacho, 94, of Hilo died April 16 at home. Born in Paukaa, she was a retired supervisor for the former Hawaiian Telephone Co. and member of Family and Community Education Hoike Club and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Tuesday (April 24) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Section C. Survived by daughter, Rhonda Ellis of Michigan; sons, Evan G. Camacho of California and Vance Camacho of Hilo; sisters, Dorothy Ah Sing of Hilo, Shirley Cecconi of Tennessee and Rose Marie Martinez of Oahu; brother, Robert Rubio of Maine; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Sunny Lee (Galariada) Cuba, 62, of Hilo died March 14 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. She was born in Honolulu. Services held. Survived by daughters, Lecia Cuba and Shantelle Cuba; sisters, Ivy (Doug) Denny and Lecia (Brian) Davis; brothers, Renwick Galariada Sr. and Jason Reno Galariada Sr.; hanai sister, Lynn Kaleo Ahyo; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lillian “Leilani” Chow Kuwahara, 92, of Hilo died April 16 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a retired medical office secretary and member of Heritage Christian Fellowship and University Heights Kumiai. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday (April 27) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Joanne “Pinky” (Howard) Gabeler Bell of Reno, Nev.; grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Morna “Aunty Mona” Malani, 88, of Las Vegas died April 7 in Las Vegas. Born in Laupahoehoe, she was a former cafeteria worker for Laupahoehoe School and member of Laupahoehoe Congregational Church. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday (April 28) at Laupahoehoe Congregational Church. Service at 11 a.m. Survived by brother, Clement (Ruby) Malani Sr.; sister-in-law, Caroline Malani; nieces and nephews.
Wayne David Souza, 68, of Papaaloa died April 4 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Honokaa, he was owner of Souza Repair & Plumbing, plumber for the former Hamakua Sugar Co., member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and U.S. Navy Vietnam-era veteran. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Friday (April 27) at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Papaaloa. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Violeta Souza of Papaaloa; daughter, Maricar Souza of Hilo; sons, Michael (Cecily) Souza of Papaaloa and Marvin (Betty Anzai) Souza of Hilo; brother, Michael (Verna) Souza Jr. of Kalopa; sisters, Veronica Souza Gomera of Ookala, Joycelynn (Earl Asato) Embernate of Honolulu and Harriet Souza Tabac of Paauilo; seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Haruo Takasaki, 91, of Umauma died April 3 at home. Born in Ninole, he was a retired mechanic for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co., member of Honohina Hongwanji Mission, member and past president of the Fukuoka Kenjin Kai and U.S. Army veteran. Private family services held. No koden (monetary donations). Survived by wife, Mitsuko Takasaki of Umauma; daughters, Caroline E. (Hideaki) Doi and Doris H. (George) Araki of Umauma, Janice M. (Miles) Nakatsu of Hilo; son, Wayne H. Takasaki of Hilo; sister, Reiko Nakazawa of California; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Wayne David Uglum, 66, of Keaau died April 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Iowa, he was a construction worker and professional musician. Private services held. Survived by sons, Nathan Uglum of Keaau, Michael Furlong of Milwaukie, Ore., and James Hans of Puna; daughter, Zoe Hans of Honolulu; brother, Glenn (Marlys) Uglum of Iowa; sister, Paula (Roger) Webb of Iowa; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
The late Patricio Ceria Rabanzo lived in Hilo. An incorrect hometown was submitted for an obituary published Wednesday.
