Theodore Allen “Mr. B.” Brattstrom, 68, of Volcano died Oct. 2 at home. Born in Santa Monica, Calif., he was a science teacher at Pearl City and Ka‘u high schools and Keaau Middle School, ham radio operator, amateur astronomer, Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal, traveler and a penguin enthusiast. Private services. Survived by wife, Lisa King of Volcano; mother, Cecile Leavell of Californa; father, Bayard Brattstrom of California; brother, David Brattstrom of California, Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Chung Cha “Kim” Dempsey, 79, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 8 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Tamyang Kun, South Korea, she was a homemaker, former U.S. Bank employee and volunteer for St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Albany, Ore., and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, and member of Catholic Daughters of America. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Kona. Survived by sisters, Sin Cha Cummins of Vancouver, Wash., Kyong Hui Kim and Su Pok Kim of South Korea; brothers, Yong Sun Kim and Yong Hun Kim of South Korea; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Alice Kieko Furusho, 94, of Waikoloa died July 22 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Hilo, she was Pahala’s only hairdresser until retirement and managed the Pahala Theater. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughters, Karleen Shibuya and Jo-Ann Rew of Honolulu, Lois (Andre) Ajimine of Waikoloa; six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Neal Masaichi Furusho, 69, of Waikoloa died Sept. 27 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua. Born in Pahala, he was a manager for the former Outrigger Waikoloa Resort and airport greeter for the Four Season Hualalai. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by former spouse, Jo-Ann Furusho; sons Jeremie (Diana) Furusho and Jarin Furusho of California; sisters, Karleen Shibuya of Honolulu, Lois (Andre) Ajimine of Waikoloa and Jo-Ann Rew of Honolulu; two grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Conrad Kaikulani Takeshi Kelii, 46, of Hilo died Aug. 31 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a subcontractor, Hawaii Community College welding graduate and member of Piihonua Hawaiian Homestead Community Association. Drive-thru visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 23) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel carport. Remain in vehicle; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by father, Ronald Kelii of Hilo; companion, Mapuana Nobriga of Hilo; hanai daughters, Briana Nobriga-Namihira of Arizona and Braysha Nobriga-Namihira of Hilo; brothers, Dane (Elena) Cairns and Ronald “Miki” (Sonya Taosaka-Kelii) Kelii of Hilo; sisters, Dare (Byron) Omoto of Torrance, Calif., Lisa (Frank Rios) Kelii-Rios and DeAnna (Adrian) Medallia of Hilo; uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kuniaki Richard Machida, 94, of Ewa Beach, Oahu, formerly of Ookala, died July 13. He was a retired instrument specialist and factory superintendent of the former Hamakua Sugar Co., worked for the former Kaiwiki and Laupahoehoe sugar companies, former first lieutenant in the Army and Hawaii National Guard, Laupahoehoe High School alumnus, hunter, fisherman, builder and repairman. Private services at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl, Oahu, are pending. Survived by wife, Tsuneko Machida; children, Layne (Evelyn) Machida, Sheryl Bell, Lloyd (Kari) Machida, Gayle (Paul) Machida-Isono and Klyde (Joni) Machida; sister, Chizuko Nakamura, six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Ryan Keli‘inui Pacheco, 52, of Pepeekeo died Sept. 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a salesman for Terminix Pest Control and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 4:30-6 p.m. Friday (Oct. 22 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 6 p.m. Casual attire; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by companion, Robynne Tanaka of Pepeekeo; children, Kaipo Pacheco of Mountain View, Kamaha‘o Rieta, Kaunaloa Rieta, Harlow Rieta and Wyatt Matthew Pacheco of Pepeekeo; mother, Linda Pacheco of Mountain View; brothers, Kevin (Donna) Pacheco of Honolulu, Jason (Grace) Pacheco of Waimea, Kaleikini Pacheco of Honolulu and Kaimi (Naomi) Pacheco of Utah; sister, Lindsay Pacheco of Honolulu; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
