Makiko Kojiro, 99, of Hilo died Nov. 18 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Clyde (Charlene) Kojiro and Wendell Kojiro of Hilo; daughter, Dale Kojiro of Honolulu; daughter-in-law, Wendy Kojiro of Hilo; brother, Takashi Tomori of Honolulu; sister, Hiroko Tomori of Hilo; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ricardo “Ricky” Ramirez, 45, of Keaau died Dec. 7 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Wahiawa, Oahu, he was a general laborer and member of Soka Gakkai International. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 28) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Tammy I. Ramirez of Keaau; son, Ricky Ramirez of Keaau; daughters, Raechelle (Keanu) Ramirez, Kylee Ramirez and Rikkilynn Surls-Ramirez of Keaau; father, Ricardo R. Ramirez of Mililani, Oahu; brothers, Christopher (Norissa) Ramirez and Micah Ramirez of Mililani; sisters, Dezarrie Ramirez and Melanie Ramirez of California; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Carol M. Silva, 78, of Hilo died Dec. 1. Born in Hilo, she was a member of Heritage Christian Fellowship. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 at Heritage Christian Fellowship, 165 East Kawili St. in Hilo, next to Hawaii Community College. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Aaron (Paula) Silva and Royden (Danlynn) Silva of Honolulu; daughters, Annette (Patrick Jr.) Alcos of Washington, Francine (Randall) Aquino of Kona and Aldene (Eddie) Espino of Hilo; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.