Elizabeth Kapeka Akao, 94, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 4 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Honolulu, she was a housekeeper at the former Kona Palms Hotel, homemaker and member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Celebration of life service 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kalaoa, Kona. Survived by daughters, Elizabeth (Francis) Waiau of Kailua-Kona; Clara (Morris Jr.) Graciidis of Kailua-Kona; son, Philip (Diane) Akao of Kailua-Kona; daughter-in-law, Doreen Akao of Kailua-Kona; stepdaughter, Annette (Buster) Causey of South Carolina; stepson, Carolina (late-Francis) Akao of Kohala; stepdaughter-in-law, Marasaline Akao of Hilo; hanai daughter Georgiann (Eric) Lauronal of Kailua-Kona; hanai son, Francis Akao of Kailua-Kona; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Florence Virginia Busby, 95, of Honomu died Sept. 25 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a retired registered nurse and member of Good Shepherd Mission in Honomu. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 4) at Good Shepherd Mission, 28-1640 Old Mamalahoa Highway in Honomu. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by son, James R. Busby of Honomu; daughters, Barbara “Boni” Peters of Delaware and Terrilani “Terri” (Henry) Chong of Honomu; sister, Alice (Edward) Beck of New York; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Stacey Kaleihulumamo Kaai Calimpong, 62, of Waikoloa died Sept. 24 in Waikoloa. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker. Celebration of life 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at Spencer Beach Park. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by husband, Edward of Waikoloa; sons, Kekoa Sumalpong of Waikoloa, Isaac (Ha‘ilani) Kaai of Las Vegas; daughter, Kaikapu (Fred) Karben of Spokane, Wash.; hanai daughter, Jannell Castillano, of Honolulu; brother, Sy Kaai of Honolulu; sisters, Esther (Paul) Christian, Joeann (Gene) Helekahi and Cappy (Rudy) Artuyo of Papakolea, Oahu, Kaui Kaai and Momi Kaai of Honolulu; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Masamori “Masa” Sunahara, 93, of Papaikou died Sept. 7 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Ninole, he was a heavy equipment operator training supervisor for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co., member of Hilo Coast United Church of Christ, Papaikou Senior Softball Team and Papaikou Kumiai. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by son, Reed Sunahara of Morgantown, W.Va.; daughters, Joan (Warren) Chong of Kona and Marcia (Reid) Lee of Austin, Texas; brother-in-law, Richard Unoki of Hakalau; sisters-in-law, Blanche Unoki of Pepeekeo and Ellen Horiuchi of Oahu; eight grandchildren and three great-granddaughters; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary,