Obituaries for July 31

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Tina Marie “Tee” “Rie” Kuuleialoha Fukushima, 44, of Hilo died July 11 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Omaha, Neb., she was a manager for R&G Tire Center and owner-manager of Na Lima Lani Catering. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Service at 10 a.m. Aloha attire. Survived by husband, Ken Fukushima of Hilo; daughter, Josianne Cabalce-Hotchkiss of Colorado Springs, Colo,; sons, George Fukushima and Ryan (Aja) Toyozaki of Hilo; father, David Hotchkiss of Eden Roc; sisters, Michelle (Seth) Patterson of Homestead, Fla., and Anita Tamayo of Council Bluffs, Iowa; brother, Michael (Mara) Gerst of Omaha. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Anita Galacgac, 98, of Keaau died July 15 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she worked for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at Alae Cemetery, Section H. Survived by son, Johnny Galacgac of Keaau; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Malcolm Thomas Greer, 73, of Kailua-Kona died July 17 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Ann Arbor, Mich., he was an accountant, high school teacher and member of USTA Tennis Club and Old A’s Tennis Club. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Editha Greer of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Michelle (Terrence) Payne of Tennessee; stepsons, Terence (Alicia) Manarpaac of Austin, Texas, James Manarpaac of Oahu and Jeremiah (Reyna) Manarpaac of Wailuku, Maui; stepdaughter, Christine (Malte) Heinemann of Kiel, Germany; brother, Kenneth (Joy) Greer of Roanake, Va.; two granddaughters; a niece, a nephew and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Makoto Harano, 92, of Kealakekua died July 17 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a self-employed coffee farmer, member of Kingsley Kumiai and Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and U.S. Army World War II veteran. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Kealakekua. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Lynn (Roy) Nakamura and Lisa Harano of Honolulu; son, Lloyd (Robyn) Harano of Honolulu; brothers, Sadao (Geraldine) Harano of Chicago and Harold (Noriko) Harano of Sacramento, Calif.; sisters, Aiko Matsunaga of Chicago and Mae Harano of Kealakekua; a grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Sixto Jamie Retuta Viernes, 76, of Keaau died July 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Labut, Magsingal, Philippines, he was a retired nursery and field worker for Pacific Floral Exchange and worked other agricultural jobs. Visitation 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Wake service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by sons, Vincent Bong (Lorna) Viernes of Labut, Magsingal, Philippines, and Jamie Retuta (Jennifer) Viernes Jr. of Keaau; daughters, Evelyn (Lindbirgh) Nicolas and Jocelyn Viernes of Keaau; daughter-in-law, Wilma Viernes of Las Vegas; sister-in-law, Mila Viernes of Daly City, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.