Sherrie Miyuki Hokomoto Berido, 50, of Hilo died Aug. 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was an invoice clerk for Hilo Walmart and former sales associate for Kona Walmart. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Hilton Berido of Hilo; son, Chance (Sharene) Berido of Waipahu, Oahu; daughters, Tiana (Colton) Wong and Kelcey (John) Figueroa of Hilo; mother, Pauline Hokomoto of Hilo; brother, Kevin Hokomoto of Hilo; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
William Lee Duff, 71, of Pahoa died July 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Los Angeles, he was a retired Realtor and bon vivant. Celebration of life 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the home of Paul Sweezey in Kalapana Gardens. Call 494-8575 for directions. Survived by brother, John Duff Jr.; sister, Nancy Duff. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
James Kameo Fujimoto, 91, of Hilo died Aug. 12, in a private care home in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was the retired owner of the former J&J Auto Repairs, a U.S. Army World War II veteran and member of Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Hilo Y’s Men and Women’s Club, Big Island Automotive Trades Association, Born Losers Golf Club and Boogieman Golf Club. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Lillian Fujimoto of Hilo; daughters, Jo-Ann (Craig) Shiroma and Laura (Lance Yamada) Fujimoto of Hilo; sister, Michiko Omori of Los Angeles; a grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kenneth Yoshiyuki “Yoshi” Horio, 83, of Hilo died Aug. 22 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Verizon telephone technician, U.S. Army veteran, fisherman and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Private services held. Survived by wife, Etsuko Horio of Hilo; daughters, Suzette (Lance) Serikaku of Honolulu and Pam (Douglas) Oki of Hilo; sister, Daisy (Norman) Kujubu of Sacramento, Calif.; two grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Almi Latrik, 43, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 21 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Mili, Marshall Islands, she was a homemaker and member of Marshallese Assembly of God Church. Funeral service 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo. All-night vigil from 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at BNJ Marshallese First International Church, 74-5596 Pawai Place in Kailua-Kona. Morning gathering Saturday, Sept. 21, at same church. Burial 4 p.m. at Naalehu County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Nash Latrik; sons, Jim Latrik and Samuel Latrik of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Anela Latrik of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Helly (Nora) Lajina and Taklur Lajina of Marshall Islands; sister, Komej (Claydon) Pace, Meje (Junior) and Esen (Arton) Jibus of Utah; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews, an aunt and an uncle and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Richard Tsuneki Omija Sr., 98, of Waiohinu, died Aug. 27 Hilo. Born in Waiohinu, he was a retired carpenter for the state Department of Accounting and General Services and U.S. Army World War II veteran, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Company F. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial noon at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Thelma Omija; son, Michael (Kim Akamu) Omija; daughter, Katie (Loyd) Hokama; daughter-in-law, Luci-Ann Omija; hanai daughter, Jan Hashimoto; sister, Lurline Ayame (Howard) Phelps; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
The late David Felicisemo Maikai “D” Arciga, a retired hairdresser and florist, is survived by, among others, hanai brother, Doroteo “Bobo” (Vanessa) Alonzo of Oregon. Incomplete information was submitted for an obituary published Friday.
