Michele Ann Carvalho, 50, of Kailua-Kona died July 30 at home. Born in Kealakekua, she was a secretary for West Hawaii Elecronics. No service is planned at this time. Survived by life partner, David Mayers of Kailua-Kona; brother, Martin(Lani) Carvalho Jr. of Kailua-Kona; maternal grandmother, Leslie Duarte of Holualoa; nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, two grandnephews and a grandniece. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Patsy Sueko Hamada, 75, of Captain Cook died July 31 at home. Born in Honokaa, she was a senior accounting clerk for the county and member of Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Private services at a later date. Survived by husband, Hale Hamada of Captain Cook; daughters, Shari (Anthony) Bragalone of Holualoa, Teri (Neal) Matsumura of Captain Cook and Winter (Billy Sookla) Hamada of Kapolei, Oahu; brothers, Ronald (Mary Lyn) Uemura of Hamilton, Mont., and Robert (Joanne) Uemura of Gardena, Calif.; sisters, Amy Koizumi and Carole (Galen) Kuba of Hilo; two grandsons; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dixie Lee Kingsolver, 83, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Hilo, died July 6 in Pensacola. Born in Hilo, she was a member of the Aunty Sally’s Senior Nutrition Program. Celebration of life 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 14) at University Heights Pavilion in Hilo. Survived by sons, William (Sally) Kennedy Jr., Dominic (Suzie) Kennedy, Alan (Sheila) Kennedy and Shane Kennedy of Hilo, Darren Kennedy of Oklahoma, Jason (Yenning) Kennedy of Alabama; daughters, LaVelle (Joseph) Espino of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Cheryl (Jay Gardner) Kennedy of Pensacola, Jacqueline Kennedy of North Carolina and Deneen (Mason) Souza of Paauilo; brothers Nemecio (Anne) Abaya Jr. of Honolulu and Danny (Kathy) Abaya of Kona; sisters, Mary Abaya of Hilo and Myra (Bill) Louia of Kona; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
James “Boogie” Keliihoukamoku Leleiwi Jr., 69, of Kailua-Kona died July 10 at home. Born in North Kona, he was a construction foreman and worked for Hawaiian Dredging, Goodfellow Brothers, Kiewit Construction, Dick Pacific Construction and Paul’s Electric Service. Mass 10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 28) at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Casual attire; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by wife, Ugi Leleiwi; sons, James Leleiwi III and Jason (Nohea) Leleiwi of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Hina Kimitete of Los Angeles.; brothers, Russell (Sandra) Leleiwi of Ocean View, Morgan (Barbara) Leleiwi of Kailua-Kona and Clinton (Mary) Leleiwi of Longmont, Colo.; sisters, Charlene Tolentino of Hilo and Lovenna Leleiwi of Kailua-Kona; brothers-in-law, Ernest Torricer and Samuel Kalele of Kalaoa, Kona; sisters-in-law, Pili Kalele and Noreen Kimitete of Kailua-Kona; goddaughters, Nyaia Kimitete, Rotisha Hose and Kesha Ann Mori of Kailua-Kona; eight grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shirley McClung, 90, of Waimea died July 16 at home. Born in Allegheny, Pa., she was a high school teacher. Memorial services at a later date. Survived by daughter, Lisa McClung of New York City; son, Joshua (Sharon) McClung of Waimea; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gloria Quisisem Palacol 81, of Papaikou died May 16, 2020, in Justin, Texas. Born in the Philippines, she was a retired adult care home operator, life insurance agent with the Prudential and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Papaikou. Her ashes are coming home to her final resting place to be with her husband Virgilio Palacol in Alae Cemetery. Drive-thru urn visitation from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, August 21, 16-530 Ohe St. in Keaau village. For more info or directions to the drive-thru urn visitation, call Liberty Albano at 895-1980 or Camille Stamatakos at 773-899-0629. Survived by daughter Camille (Peter) Stamatakos of Justin, Texas; sister, Corazon (Victorio) Pediglorio of Dublin, Calif.; brother, Ruben (Carmen) Quisisem of Keaau; sister-in-law, Emilie Quisisem of Newark, Calif.; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
