Obituaries for September 6

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Lou Anne Bondaug, 74, of Hilo died Aug. 28 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Tomahawk, Wis., she was a homemaker. Memorial service 6-9 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 8) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Casual attire. Survived by husband, James Bondaug Sr. of Hilo; daughter, Monica Bondaug of Reno, Nev. sons, Scott (Bianca) Bondaug of Reno and James Bondaug Jr. of Hilo; brothers, Joseph (JoAnne) Nokes of Two Rivers, Wis., and James (Susan) Nokes of Sheboygan, Wis.; sister, Alberta (James) Chaloupka of Two Rivers; two grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Gladys Fumiko Fujihara, 73, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 24 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Kealia, she worked at the former Kona Poi Factory and was a waitress at the former Kona Inn Hotel. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Honaunau. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by companion, Marium Cornelio of Kailua-Kona; brothers; Howard Fujihara and Phillip (Roselle) Fujihara of Kailua-Kona, Douglas Fujihara of Hilo, Harold Fujihara of South Kona; sisters, Lorraine (James) Motoyama of Kealakekua, Lillian (Elson) Mori of Kailua-Kona, Arelene (Michael) Reilly of Kealakekua and Barbara Jean (Grant Shiraishi) Fujihara of Kailua-Kona; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Howard Kaulana Hinds, 28, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 28. Born in Honolulu, he was a researcher for the U.S. Forest Service. Private services. Survived by parents, Howard and Michelle Hinds of Waimea; brother, Liko (Kyoko) Hinds of Waimea; sister, Ona Hinds of Waimea; paternal grandmother, Trissa Ramento of Portland, Ore.; maternal grandparents, James and Margaret Kamanu of Mountain View; a nephew. Arrantements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Wilmet Steven Lorenzo Sr., 90, of Pahala died Aug. 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahala, he was retired from the state Department of Accounting and General Services, former bulldozer operator for K. Mizuno and Sons, worked for the former Ka‘u Sugar Co. and was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and United Public Workers. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Loretta A. Lorenzo of Pahala; daughters, Belinda (Jeffrey) Kahapea of San Antonio, Bernita (Nelson) Kaupu of Ocean View and Bernay (Antoni) Lorenzo of Pahala; son, Wilmet “Bozo” (Emma) Lorenzo Jr. of Pahala ; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

David John McLaughlin, 59, of Kailua-Kona died June 12 at home. Born in San Diego, he was head mechanic for Kona Country Club. Celebration of life 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at Big Game Fishing Clubhouse at Honokohau Harbor. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Linda McLaughlin of Kailua-Kona; son, John McLaughlin of Kailua-Kona; brothers, John McLaughlin, Paul McLaughlin, Jerry McLaughlin and Stephen McLaughlin; sisters, Christine McLaughlin Fortin, Patty Cobbs, Jane McLaughlin and Barbara Ord; mother-in-law, Doris Nye of Kailua-Kona; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

James Ernest Tremaine, 74, of Hilo died Aug. 7 at home. Born in Kansas City, Kans., he was a master cabinet maker and carpenter and U.S. Marine Corps veteran during the Vietnam War. Private services held. Survived by daughter, Tina Tremaine of Tennessee; brother, Stanley (Rita) Tremaine of Kansas City, Kans.; stepdaughters, Barbara Reny of Pahoa and Lena Hickman of Ka‘u; stepsons, John (Geraldine) Arruda Sr. of Honolulu, Anthony (Jennifer) Arruda of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Manuel Arruda Sr. of Mountain View; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

The late Russell David Lawrence Sr. was 62. An incorrect age was submitted for an obituary that ran Aug. 31.