Bettylou “BJ” Jenkins Ackerman, 81, of Kealakekua died Oct. 6 at Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Holualoa, she was a retired lomilomi massage therapist, front office manager for the former Kona Inn Resort and founding member of Calvary Community Church. Celebration of life for Betty and her departed husband, James “Sonny” Ackerman, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Kona or Calvary Community Church. Condolences to: R. Ackerman, P.O. Box 3475, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Survived by daughters, Tracy Ackerman and Robyn Ackerman of Kailua-Kona and Cindy Ackerman of Kealakekua; brothers, Albert (Nickie) Jenkins of Springfield, Mo., and Robert (Alice) Jenkins of Holualoa; sister, Stella Aiu of Honolulu; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Bettylou “BJ” Jenkins Ackerman, 81, of Kealakekua died Oct. 6 at Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Holualoa, she was a retired lomilomi massage therapist, front office manager for the former Kona Inn Resort and founding member of Calvary Community Church. Celebration of life for Betty and her departed husband, James “Sonny” Ackerman, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Kona or Calvary Community Church. Condolences to: R. Ackerman, P.O. Box 3475, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Survived by daughters, Tracy Ackerman and Robyn Ackerman of Kailua-Kona and Cindy Ackerman of Kealakekua; brothers, Albert (Nickie) Jenkins of Springfield, Mo., and Robert (Alice) Jenkins of Holualoa; sister, Stella Aiu of Honolulu; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Raymond “Keola” Camacho, 47, of Kailua-Kona died Sept. 30 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a hunter and waterman. Service information to be announced. Survived by son, Jares Camacho; brother, Jumbo Camacho; one grandson; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Gay Ann Jensen, 84, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 1 at Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Flint, Mich., she was an artist, former member of Kailua Village Artists and Blue Sea Artisans. Private service to be held. No flowers. Memorial donations can be sent to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Survived by sons, Martin (Brenda) Jensen of Boulder City, Nev., and David Jensen of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Jana (Brian) Phillips of Harbor Springs, Mich.; brother, Howard (Lou Ann) Openo of Landrum, S.C.; four grandchildren, one great-grandson, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Reynette Leimomi Frasco Ah Sam, 54, of Hilo died Sept. 16 in Bellevue, Neb. Born in Hilo, she was co-owner/laborer at Black Wing Vineyard in Glenwood, Iowa, co-owner/event coordinator/operator at Vine Street Cellars in Bellevue, a nonprofit advocate, connector and fundraiser volunteer, member of Hale O Na Alii and Halau O Kalakaua and U.S. Air Force veteran. Services held. Survived by husband, Ralph Ah Sam of Bellevue; son, Ramsay Ah Sam of Bellevue; daughter, Rianna Ah Sam of Bellevue; mother, Melvina Rita Fernandez of Hilo; father, Reynold Frasco of Hilo; brothers, Brian (Dori) Frasco of Laupahoehoe and Myron (Ruby) Frasco of Hilo; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Mariano Udarbe Ubilas, 90, of Kapaau died Sept. 23 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Magsingal, Ilocus Sur, the Philippines, he was a kitchen utility worker at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a U.S. Army veteran. All-night vigil at 6 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 19) at the family’s residence, 54-2451 Kynnersley Road in Kapaau. Visitation 8 a.m. Friday (Oct. 20) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi. Mass at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Hawi County Cemetery. Luncheon and fellowship at Father Damien’s Hall. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Macaria Ubilas of Kapaau; sons, Jerome (Anela) Ubilas of Waikoloa and Larry (Renely) Ubilas of Maui; daughter, Virginia DeLoach of Kawaihae; hanai daughter, Angie Alcoran of Kapaau; brother, Anulfo (Angelita) Ubilas of the Philippines; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shirley Sanae Tanouye, 81, of Pepeekeo died Sept. 28 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Pahoa, she was retired from Cafe 100 and a seamstress for the former Kamehameha Garments. Visitation from 4-5 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 21) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Carla Mento and Diane Tanouye of Pepeekeo; brother, Richard (Joy) Seto of Hilo; sisters, Edna (Kenneth) Namba of Pearl City, Oahu, Mabel Ouchi of Palolo Valley, Oahu, Sandy (Harry) Tokuhara of Honolulu and Susan Sanoria of Pahoa; sisters-in-law, Masako Tateishi and Annette Hatakenaka of Pepeekeo, Patsy (Minoru) Takaesu of Hawaii Kai, Oahu, and Thelma Tanouye of Mililani, Oahu; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gladys Miyoko Nakata Uyehara, 85, of Hayward, Calif., died Sept. 10 at home. She was born in Ookala. Private services held. Survived by husband, Minoru Uyehara of Hayward, Calif.; son, Gary (Evelyn) Uyehara of San Ramon, Calif.; sister, JoAnn (Rodney) Kinoshita of Laupahoehoe; brothers, Katsuichi Nakata and Richard Nakata of Honolulu and James Nakata of Ookala; two granddaughters. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.