Marilyn Jenkins Christensen, 97, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 19 at Hospice of Kona Nakamaru Hale. Born in San Francisco, she was a retired vice chancellor of student affairs at the University of California-Davis and member of Dance Hawaii Lanakila Congregational Church, where she served as pianist for many years. Memorial service Sunday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. at Lanakila Congregational Church in Kainaliu. Fellowship to follow in the church hall. Casual attire; no flowers. Memorial donations to Hospice of Kona. Survived by daughter, Lynne Christensen of Kailua-Kona; a grandson and a great-granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Marilyn Jenkins Christensen, 97, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 19 at Hospice of Kona Nakamaru Hale. Born in San Francisco, she was a retired vice chancellor of student affairs at the University of California-Davis and member of Dance Hawaii Lanakila Congregational Church, where she served as pianist for many years. Memorial service Sunday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. at Lanakila Congregational Church in Kainaliu. Fellowship to follow in the church hall. Casual attire; no flowers. Memorial donations to Hospice of Kona. Survived by daughter, Lynne Christensen of Kailua-Kona; a grandson and a great-granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Darren Keola Kahookaulana, 51, of Kalapana died Oct. 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was self-employed maile farmer. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 9) at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by mother, Pearl Nona Kahookaulana of Hilo; brothers, Samuel (Lena) Kahookaulana of Pahoa, Keona Kahookaulana and Albert Kahookaulana of Keokea, Elia Kahookaulana of Mukuhulu, Allen (Napua) Kahookaulana of Hilo and Byron Kahookaulana of Ocean View; sisters, Phoebe Kahookaulana, Alvina Kahookaulana and Corina Kahookaulana of Honolulu, Deanna Kahookaulana of Kalapana, Nalani Kahookaulana of Keokea, Bernadette (Russ) Piper and Blossom Kahookaulana of Kona; uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kawika Kekoa Paul, 33, of Hilo died Nov. 3. Born in Arizona, he was a heavy equipment operator for Isemoto Contracting Co. Private services. Survived by wife, Shawn Paul of Hilo; mother, Nani Paul of Hilo; father, Tony Paul of Hilo; sons, Kainalu Paul and Kaimana Paul of Hilo; sister, Kacey (Curtis) Alcoran of Kailua-Kona; other family. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Gary Steven Safarik, 67, of Keaau died Oct. 28 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Honolulu, he was president and owner of Western Pacific Communication and Electronics and a former Hawaii County councilman representing Puna. Memorial gathering 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 13) at the Safarik home in Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. Call 443-1264 for more information. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Debbie Safarik of Hilo; daughter, Desha (Ric) Ramos of Honolulu; sister, Carolyn Johnson of San Diego; two grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.