Obituaries for March 14

Al “Taba” Duane Ah Sam, 63, of Kapaau died Feb. 9 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in North Kohala, he was a sand blaster and painter for Pacific Marine and Marisco Ltd. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at Kalahikiola Congregational Church in Kapaau. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Waianaia Cemetery. Casual attire. Face masks and social distancing required. Live streaming starting at 10:15 a.m. at www.facebook.com/kalahikiolacc. Survived by sisters, Charlene Caravalho of Waimea and Josette (Roger) Cruz of Kaneohe, Oahu; brother, Ray (Vanissa) Ah Sam of Kunia, Oahu; brother-in-law, Robert Hayno Sr. of Aiea, Oahu; sisters-in-law, Donna Ah Sam of Mililani, Oahu, Jackie Ah Sam of Kapolei, Oahu, and Anneliese Ah Sam of Conway, Ark.; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.