Robert Stanley De Motta Sr., 87, of Hilo died Aug. 22 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Center in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired pantry worker for the former Hawaii Naniloa Hotel. Visitation 1-1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service at 1:30 p.m. Burial 3 p.m. at Mauna Kea Memorial Park. Survived by sons, Robert S. De Motta Jr. of Hilo and Jonathan Henry De Motta of Honolulu; daughter Roberta “Cookie” (John) De Motta-Cuban of Mountain View; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Lousia “Dollie” Luciano Mamac, 80, of Honalo died Sept. 10 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, she was a housekeeper for Life Care Center of Kona and the former Kona Lagoon Hotel, employee for the former Cap’s Drive Inn and member of St. John’s Catholic Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Honaunau. Mass at 10 a.m. Private inurnment at a later date. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by daughters, Brenda (Kelvin) Freitas of Kailua-Kona, Deborah Mamac of Kainaliu, Donna Mamac of Honalo, Norma (Jacob) Wong Sr. and Alfreda (Darren) Akao of Kailua-Kona; sister, Estrella Estillore of the mainland; sisters-in-law, Carol Luciano of Hilo and Victoria Mamac of Kailua-Kona; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Marie Jane Mendes, 84, of Pahoa died Aug. 16 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a cook for Wheeler Child Development Center and member of Church On a Sure Foundation. Private services held. Survived by sons, Patrick (Celeste) Mendes of Hilo and Ronald James Mendes of Honolulu; daughters, Raeleen (Alfred Jr.) Yadao of Pahoa, Cheryl (Carl) Kaleugher and Madeline Pauline Mendes of Honolulu; sister, Rita Stair of the mainland; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Howard Raymond Ransom Jr., 84, of Holualoa died Sept. 10 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was a retired building contractor for Alert Enterprises, president of Worldwide Media and Ransom Records, U.S. Air Force veteran and member of the National Association of American Veterans. Private services held. Survived by wife, Edith Ransom of Holualoa; sons, Kim Lee Ransom of China, Timothy Raymond Ransom of Holualoa, Terry Lynn Ransom of Los Angeles and Anthony Howard of Kailua-Kona; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Olivia A. Satomba, 91, of Hilo died Sept. 15 at a private care home. Born in Ninole, she was a retired factory worker for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial prayer service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Robert Satomba of Hilo, Wayne (Connie) Satomba of Ocean View and Jaime (Linda) Satomba of Hollister, Calif.; daughter, Judy (Joseph) Perreira of Honolulu; sister, Jane (Leo) Holsem of Washington; sisters-in-law, Nina Agliam of Pepeekeo and Gaylene Agliam of Hilo; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sawako Laura Yano, 89, of Kealakekua died July 30 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, she was a dietary cook at Kona Community Hospital and member of Kanaueue Kumiai. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Jocelyn (Clyde) Sakata of Kealakekua and LuAnn (Jonathan) Flores of Rescue, Calif.; son, Brad (Sunok) Yano of Honolulu; brother, John Araki of Waianae, Oahu; sister, Betsey (Robert) Ban of Captain Cook; a grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Services and burial for the late Raymond Dean Dion are Tuesday, Oct. 1. An incorrect day of the week was submitted for an obituary published Tuesday.
