Theodora “Teddy” P. Bell, 84, of Hilo died Jan. 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Minneapolis, she was an affirmative action officer for the former Ramsey Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., worked for the Metropolitan Council in St. Paul and was a former board member of Bay Clinic. No services. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughters, Julie (Michael Campbell) Bell of Asheville, N.C., Melinda (Darrell Kaufman) Bell of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Jennifer (Joel Jongewaard) Caskey of Scandia, Minn.; son, Erik (Fran) Bell of St. Paul; sister, Jacquelyn Olson of Idaho Falls, Idaho; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Miwako “Mix” Cooperrider, 88, of Kent, Ohio, died Jan. 6 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. Born in Hilo, she was a retired director of Kent State University Herbarium, artist, member of Sigma Xi honorary scientific society and life member of The Nature Conservancy. Memorial service planned for May 20; details to be announced. Survived by husband, Tom Cooperrider of Kent; daughter, Julie (Clair Burns) Cooperrider of Seattle; son, John Cooperrider of Chicago; brother, Sadao (Betty) Kunimura of Cincinnati; sister-in-law, Sue Cooperrider of Tucson, Ariz.; a grandson; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements made with Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent.
Janet Dykes Martin, 81, of Sequim, Wash., died Dec. 15 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired medical staff secretary for the former Hilo Hospital, accomplished swimmer, diver and baker, member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and member, former chapter president and secretary of Women’s Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) and avid community volunteer. Celebration of life 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Sequim. Refreshments to follow. No flowers. Memorial donations to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Serenity House in Sequim, PEO (https://www.peointernational.org). Survived by husband, Larry; brother, John (Heather) Dykes of Portland, Ore.; daughters, Barbara (Brian) Paty of Tacoma, Wash., and Lisa (Raymond) Silva of Maui; sons, Gregg (Belinda) Hall of Honolulu, Michael (Kami) Hall of Portland and Paul (Michele) Martin of Ashton, Idaho; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
John McCormick, 67, of Mountain View died Dec. 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Moscow, Idaho, he was a licensed electrician and U.S. Army tank battalion veteran. Private services held. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by daughters, Audrey Netz of Lewiston, Idaho, and Michelle Manis of Ocean Shores, Wash.; stepdaughter, Paula DeLa Faria of Gresham, Ore.; sisters, Carolyn Welch of Lewiston, Paula Bowman of Meridian, Idaho, and Nancy McCormick of Pueblo, Colo.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Joanna W. Silva, 88, of Hilo died Jan. 2. Born in Hilo, she was a retired senior stenographer clerk for Hawaii Police Department. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (Jan. 12) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Gregg (Sandra) Silva of Hilo and Gerard (Donna) Silva of Puna; daughter, Geri (Tom) Slavin of California; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Ken Kenji Tsuhako, 67, of Waimea died Dec. 31 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired electrician, free diver and U.S. Navy veteran. Ashes will be scattered at sea at a later date. Survived by caregivers, Danilo and Terisita Gaddi of Waimea; sister, Linda Harrington of Sacramento, Calif.; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.