Henry Evangelista, 82, of Papaaloa died May 29. Born in Hilo, he was a retired tractor driver for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. Visitation 8-9 a.m. Saturday (June 9) at Honomu Catholic Church. Celebration of life service at 9 a.m. Burial 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by sons, Henry (Sheri) Evangelista and Dwayne (Lani) Evangelista of Papaaloa, Pauly Evangelista of Hilo, Robert Evangelista of Kapehu; daughter, Rochelle (Al) Evangelista of Kapehu; brother, Alan Evangelista of Alaska; sisters, Eileen Gascon of Oahu, Patricia Villasista of Honomu, Elizabeth Soarez of Puna, Yvonne Blair and Marge Cudal of Oahu; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Tom Gordon Harper, 76, of Captain Cook died May 31 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Victoria, B.C., Canada, he was a businessman in the health supplements industry. Graveside burial 11:30 a.m. Sunday (June 10) at Christ Church Episcopal in Kealakekua with church service to follow. Survived by wife, Margaret Harper of Captain Cook; son, Tony Harper of Canada; daughter, Tiffany (Derek) Haarsma of Canada; stepson, Greg (Veronica) Klimek of Canada; stepdaughter, Agnes (Adam) Coronica of Canada; brother, Joe Harper of Canada; sister, June Herrington of Canada; grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and extended family. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Henri-Ann Kuuleinani Nagata, 60, of Captain Cook died May 3 at home. Born in Kukuiopae, she was a custodian at Konawaena Elementary School and a member of the Buddhist Women’s Association, Ikebana, Kona Kumamoto Kenjin Kai, Kona Japanese Civic Association, the Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and former member of the Headpins Bowling League and Teacher’s Mixed League. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Sunday (June 10) at Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Kealakekua. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; flowers omitted. Survived by husband, Morris Nagata of Captain Cook; daughter, Morri-Ann (Matthew Pekelo-Chang) Nagata of Pearl City, Oahu; brothers, Arnold (Frances) Haalilio of Papaikou and David (Lorie-Ann) Haalilio of Kealakekua; sisters, Charlotte Rodrigues of Kealakekua, Nellie Takahashi of Honolulu, Geraldine Rivera of Holualoa and Jasmine Angeleo of Las Vegas; sisters-in-law, Harriet Haalilio of Pearl City, Nancietta Haalilio of Kealia and Theresa Haalilio of Ocean View; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dr. Masayuki Uesugi, 91, of Hilo died May 26 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired ophthalmologist and U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. Survived by grandchildren, Lucius McCane and Wezley McCane, and 9 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Hideko “Ruth” Shigematsu, 97, of Honokaa died May 18 at home. Born in Olaa, she was an avid gardener who raised anthuriums and orchids, Los Angeles Dodgers and University of Hawaii wahine volleyball fan and member of Honokaa Hongwanji Mission. Private services held. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Wade Shigematsu of Honokaa and Craig Shigematsu of West Palm Beach, Fla.; brother, Eiji (Sadame) Sato of California, sisters, Fujie Chikuami and Eiko Hokama of Hilo; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Sally Visaya, 75, of Hilo died May 12 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Paauilo, she was a retired sales person for a retail clothing store in Hilo and member of New Hope-Hilo and Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Saturday (June 9) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Urn committal at a later date. Survived by daughters, Gail (Monte) North of Glendale, Ariz., Roberta (Alan) Tada and Sally Renee (Errick) Visaya of Hilo; hanai daughter, Jade Tsuge of Hilo; brothers, David (Jean) Lauro and Roy (Margaret) Nuniez of Keaau, Joseph (Julie) Lauro of Pepeekeo and Danny (Audrey) Lauro of Honolulu; sisters, Lorraine (Joe) Yadao of Kohala, Violet (Cerilo) Bueno of Honokaa and Linda (Arnold) Tengan of Hilo; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.