Sueko Arakawa, 92, of Pahoa died Nov. 27 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center in Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a retired anthurium packer for Big Rock Anthurium and member of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Pahoa Higashi Machi Kumiai and Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kai. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Wayne (Denise) Arakawa of Honolulu and Glenn (Erin) Arakawa of Hilo; daughters, Gail Fujimoto of Hilo and Edna (James Chestnut) Arakawa of Volcano; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rose Molly Butler, 91, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 24 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Rochester, N.Y., she was a retired real estate broker and president of Ocean View Seniors group. Private services at a later date. Survived by daughter, Jacqueline Haleiwa of Milolii; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Belle Augusta Churchill, 66, of Ocean View died Dec. 7 in Kealakekua. Born in Provo, Utah, she worked as a trainer at the former Borders Books. Private services. Survived by husband, Eric Davis; son, Joshua J. (Brittany) Schaper of Las Vegas; brother, Joseph (Donna) Martin of Las Vegas; a grandchild. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Jerry Kazuto Kubo, 82, of Waimea died Nov. 1. Born in South Kona, he was a retired Honokaa Elementary and High School teacher. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at St. Jame’s Episcopal Church in Waimea. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Inurnment to follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Irene Kubo; daughter, Tracie Ann (Henry Jr.) Tancayo; son, Ian (Anjanette) Kubo; brothers, Peter Kubo, Harry Kubo and Roy Kubo; sisters, Mari Tsukahara, Lena Ohta and Susan Mori; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Gertrude M. Miprano, 82, of Honomu died Dec. 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in South Hilo, she was a retired office manager at a Hilo medical clinic. Private services. Survived by sons, Derek Miprano of Hilo, Cory Miprano of Kailua-Kona and Bradley (Marie) Miprano of Washington; sister, Gladys (Allen) Oyama of Kaneohe, Oahu; six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Iwao Nagata, 95, of Hilo died Nov. 27 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired maintenance supervisor for the county Department of Public Works carpenter shop (Schultz Siding), U.S. Army World War II veteran and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Lynn Nagata, Ella (Roy Santos) Nagata and Sharyl (Roy) Okamoto of Hilo; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.