Jeanie Libunao Jara, 49, of Pahala died July 30 at home. Born in the Philippines, she was a picker and factory worker for MacFarms of Hawaii and member of Assembly of God in Ka‘u. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 14) at Naalehu Hongwanji Mission Church. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial at Naalehu Community Cemetery at 12 noon. Face masks and social distancing required. Survived by husband, Judy Jara of Pahala; daughters, Jennifer (Jonathan) Navarro and Janessa (Dedrick Saplan) Jara of Pahala, Joan (Mike) Alexander of Honolulu; sons, Jezekial Jara and Jysen Jara of Pahala; parents, Graciano and Cornelia Libunao of Pahala; father- and mother-in-law, Aurelio and Carmelita Jara of Naalehu; brothers, Orlando (Chita) Libunao of Naalehu, Frando (Angelina) Libunao and Gil Libunao of Pahala, Arneil (Claire Martinez) Libunao of Volcano; brothers-in-law, Leonardo (Nenita) Jara, Edwin (Andrea) Jara and Jack (Mary Ann) Jara of Naalehu, Ace (Celia) Jara of Discovery Harbour, Regulo (Faith) Jara of Philippines; sisters-in-law, Noraliza Jara and Venus Jara of Corpus Christi, Texas, Josephine Libunao of Pahala; eight grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Edward Kanahele Kinzie, 49, of Hilo, formerly of Kauai, died July 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a groundskeeper at Hawaii Community College and former cook at Kulani Correctional Facility. Celebration of life noon-2 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 14) at Onekahakaha Beach Park pavilions Nos. 2 and 3. Casual attire; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by fiancée, Karen Otsubo of Hilo; daughter, Kaylyn (Sheldon Ozeki) Otsubo of Hilo; sons, Kobie (Mariah Higashi) Kinzie and Kedren Kinzie of Hilo; mother, Paula (Randy) Silva of Kalaheo, Kauai; father, Patrick (Nohea) Kinzie of Anahola, Kauai; sister, Sheri Kinzie of Kalaheo; brothers, Kapono Kinzie of Kalaheo, Keone Kinzie and Kaimana Kinzie of Anahola;maternal grandmother, Damiana Vierra of Honolulu; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Helen Kamanookalaniipo Napeahi, 69, of Hilo died July 8 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a resident manager at Hilo Val Hala and Hale Aloha apartments, school bus driver for Roberts Hawaii and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Keaukaha Ward. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 14) at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. To livestream service online: https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/login; enter email: stan@dodomortuary.com; then enter password: K2SUC9. Casual attire. Seating is limited to 25 persons; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by daughter, La Cher (Eric) Napeahi of Hilo; son, Kyle Napeahi of Hilo; sisters, Lynette (Aubrey) Auna of Hilo, Neon (Duwayne) Napeahi-Akui of Oahu and Roberta Howard of California; brothers, Nahale (Journet) Napeahi of Kohala and Moroni Napeahi of California; sisters-in-law, Roselani Napeahi and Carol Napeahi of Hilo; one grandson, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rodney Charles Soares, 72, of Mountain View died July 8 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired crane operator at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for Stevedore Local R56-099 and He was a U.S. Navy veteran during Vietnam War aboard USS Jason (AR-8). Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 14) at New Hope Volcano. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by spouse, Andreana “Keala” Soares; daughters, Rhonda Soares and Rochelle Soares; stepson, Darren Alameida; two brother and two sisters; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and hanai children. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Gail Leiko Yoneoka, 59, of Hilo died July 14 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a member of Soka Gakkai International-USA. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by brothers, Edwin Yoneoka of Kent, Wash., and Robert (Cida) Yoneoka of Honolulu; sister, Charlene (John) Pascual of Hilo; nieces, a nephew, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.