Terrance “Jason” Lee Everitt, 72, of Holualoa died Oct. 22 in Holualoa. Born in Warren, Ohio, he was a bartender and U.S. Navy veteran. Graveside services with military honors noon Wednesday, Nov. 20, at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by son, Trevor Everitt of London; brother, Tom Everitt of Las Vegas; sister, Tammy Agae of California; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Kurt Brian Kaminski, 63, of Pahoa died Oct. 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Woodstock, Ill., he graduated from Pahoa High School and was a general contractor and longtime member of Puna Lions Club and Leilani Community Association. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Megan H. Kaminski of Pahoa; son, Kevin M. Kaminski of Kurtistown; mother of his children, Elaine Kaminski of Kurtistown; brother, Mark (Audrene) Kaminski of Kurtistown; sisters, Karen Hernandez and Mary Kaminski of Houghton, Mich.; a grandson; an uncle, an aunt, a niece, nephews, a grandniece, grandnephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Naoto James Katoku, 87, of Captain Cook died Oct. 23 at home. Born in Honaunau, he was a retired federal employee, coffee and macadamia nut farmer, member of Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Kealakekua. Service at 4 p.m. Refreshments to follow. Condolences to: P.O. Box 6, Captain Cook, HI 96704. Survived by wife, Sachiko Katoku of Captain Cook; daughter, Jeri Katoku of Captain Cook; hanai daughter, Desiree Dochin of Captain Cook; son, Tracy Katoku of Honolulu; brothers, Takao Katoku, Francis Katoku and Gary Katoku of Captain Cook, Allen Katoku of Honolulu; sisters, Yuriko Hayase and Yukiko Tasaka of Honolulu; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Evelyn Yun Jin Pang Lee, 85, of Honolulu died Oct. 16. Born in Kohala, she was a registered nurse. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Service at 6 p.m. Dinner to follow. Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov 15. Survived by sons, Phillip and Sheldon; daughters, Lynette (Brian) Sakamoto, Stephanie (Earl) Nakachi and Anita; brother, George Pang; three grandchildren and a great-grandson. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
Clarence Edward Smith, 90, of Mountain View, Calif., formerly of Hawaiian Paradise Park, died Sept. 30 in Mountain View, Calif. Born in Mississippi, he was a retired U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant, manufacturing manager and member of Big Island Retired Military Association, Big Island Amateur Radio Club (call sign AH7A), Hawaii Association for Family and Community Education, Quarter Century Wireless Association Chapter 194 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3830. No services. Survived by wife, Kay Denise Smith of Mountain View, Calif.; son, Darryl (Martha) E. Smith of San Jose, Calif.; stepson, David H. DiAndria Jr. of Roseville, Calif.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.