Obituaries for July 13

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Robert Law Adams, 69, of Kailua-Kona died June 11 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Reno, Nev., he was a project developer for Kaizen Energy Solutions, retired salesman for the former Island Chevrolet and member of Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity. Memorial service 10 a.m., Sunday, July 29, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity. Brunch to follow. Survived by wife, Julie Adams of Kailua-Kona; son, Marshall (Brittany LeMaire) Adams of Oregon; daughter, Alexandra (David) Gonzalez of Texas; brothers, Richard (Ann-Marie) Adams and Gregory (Mary Jo) Adams of Nevada; nieces. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Artemio Velasquez Aldana, 92, of Keaau died July 5 at home. Born in Las Pinas, Rizal, Philippines, he was retired from Galpin Ford in Van Nuys, Calif. Private services. Survived by wife, Corazon Aldana; children, Samuel Coz Aldana, Arlene Grace Aldana Epps and John Mark Aldana; sisters, Herminia Ecalnir, Corazon Libo and Rosario Stacey; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Floyd Hansford, 92, of Hilo, died July 5 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Topeka, Kan., he was retired from Coca-Cola in Winslow, Ariz., was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War and a member of Winslow Lodge No. 13 F&Am. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Floyd (Deana) Hansford Jr. of Kansas, Myron (Francis) Robison of Arizona and Sam (Carie) Hansford of Hilo; daughter, Linda (Damien) Arruda of Hilo; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Kahokualaka‘i Puahala, 24, of Hilo died July 7. He was born in Hilo. Private services held. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by girlfriend, Brenyne Hacoba; children, Blazedon-Reid Hacoba, Braylee Puahala and Braydon Puahala; parents, Ryan Puahala Sr. and Theresa (Curtis Mamone) Gomes; brothers, Richard (Rebecca) Puahala, Ryan (Lisa) Puahala Jr., Henry “Puka” (Kainani) Bell, Koapaka Puahala, Manakia‘i (Tasha) Puahala, Strancen Carreira-Puahala and Roncen Carreira-Puahala; sisters, Luana (Skye) Puahala, Marie Puahala, Anela Puahala and Ahonui Puahala. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Susan L. Won, 64, of Captain Cook died June 15 at Straub Clinic and Hospital in Honolulu. Born in Portland, Ore., she was a marketing and membership manager for Costco and bartender. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Friday (July 20) at Old Kona Airport Beach Park, pavilion No. 3. Green attire requested. Survived by husband, Wilbur; mother, Euphama Partlow of Newberg, Ore.; son, Michael Ng of Waimea; daughter, Euphama Rabot of Kona; sisters, Linda Cieloha of Brightwood, Ore., and Laura Partlow of Newberg; 10 grandchildren; eight nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.