John Anthony Ervin, 68, of Hilo died Dec. 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Oakland, Calif., he was a retired California correctional officer. No services. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Kanami Sasaki Ervin of Hilo. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Christine Elizabeth Kern, 46, of Waimea died Nov. 26 at her home. Born in St. Louis, Miss., she was the owner of CK Island Cuisine. Private services. Survived by children, Madelaine Kern and Ben Kern of Waimea; parents, Patrick and Mary Ann Stark of St. Louis, Miss.; brother, Robert (Sue) Stark of Ballwin, Miss.; a niece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Harumi Kihara, 93, of Hilo died Dec. 5 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired account clerk for the former Food Fair Supermarket and member of Taishoji Soto Mission and Kamana Senior Center. Private services to be held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughter, Jane (Loyd Villanueva) Kihara; sisters, Tsuruyo Fukushima and Taeko Yamashita; two granddaughters; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
David Lee York, 66, of Waikoloa died Dec. 4 in Waikoloa. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired manager of aviation maintenance for Air Service Inc. and former professional Polynesian entertainer for Tihati’s, Al Harrington and Tavana Shows. Private services. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by spouse, Su’a Fai’isiotamoni Ah Ching; mother, Aigalesala Galea’i Suitonu of Amouli, American Samoa; son, Solomon Molia York of Waikoloa; daughters, Davienna Clara-Mere (Rocky) Afo of Chicago, Victoria Lucille Laulauga (Don) Manusina of Sandy, Utah; siblings, Rod Tanu (Misifeleni Lalau) York of Waimanalo, Oahu, Karl (Cheryl Guernsey) York of Kaaawa; Muluea (Peselau) Gauta of Anaheim, Calif., Suka (Faith) Tafisi of Honolulu, Neti (Debbie Bianco) Tafisi of Makakilo, Oahu and Robert (Loretta Seigafo) Uluga’ono of Amouli, American Samoa; nine grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Alexie Veloso, 69, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 6 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Catarman, Camiguin, he was an accounting clerk and member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Nelia Veloso of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Ailen Veloso of Kealakekua; son, Walter Veloso of the Philippines; sister, Triumfata Balhon of the Philippines; one grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
The late John
Ramos Jr. is survived by, among others, five grandchildren. The information was not submitted for
an obituary published Dec. 10.
