Obituaries for November 1

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Norma Jane Guerpo Burnham, 67, of San Antonio, died at home. She was born in Honokaa. Services to be held at a later date. Survived by husband Wayne Burnham of San Antonio; children Dustin (Nicole) Guerpo-Chun of Japan, Sara (Bryce) Uyehara of Texas and Chaz (Ruby) Burnham of Texas; stepchildren Tabby Souza of Texas and Wayne (Virginia) Burnham III of Kan.; sisters Sandy (Ronald) Jyo of Kamuela and Jessica (Jimmy) Keala of Ariz.; stepbrothers Jeffrey (Roxy) Guerpo of Honolulu, Clinton (Jessica) Guerpo of Honolulu and Felix (Danette) Guerpo of Waikoloa; stepsisters Rhonda Guerpo of Puna and Cy Cabreros of Honokaa; brothers-in-law Richard (Carolyn) Burnham and Chris Burnham, both of Calif.; sisters-in-law Merlynn Klumann and Lenore (David) Ward, both of Calif.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Helen Whitecar Henderson, 104, of Kapaau, died Oct. 19 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Los Angeles, she was a homemaker and retired secretary for Kaimuki Christian Church. No services planned at this time. Survived by sons Dennis (Doreen) Henderson of Honolulu, Greig (Bee) Henderson of Kapaau and Stuart (Phyllis) Henderson of Nev.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Dean W. Manley, 89, of Hilo, died Oct. 22 at home. Born in Michigan, he was a retired machinist and electrical technician for the Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Private services held. Survived by wife Janet Manley of Hilo; daughters Angela Toledo and Deanna Manley, both of Hilo; brother Dennis (Lois) Manley of Tucson, Ariz.; sister-in-law Tuttles Manley of U.K.; one grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

James Roger South, 72, of Kailua-Kona, died Oct. 21 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Pasadena, Calif., he was a sales representative for Kona Mountain Coffee, a retired music teacher and a musician. Services to be announced at a later date. Survived by sister Karen (Ron) Repan of Captain Cook; brother Robert (Mari) South of Calif.; nephew Kevin Repan of Nev.; and numerous friends. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Jeffrey Tetsuo Sumi, 66, of Hilo, died Oct. 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a machine operator for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation. Private services held. Survived by daughters Lynn Sumi and Ashley Sumi of Hilo; mother Kinuyo Sumi of Hilo; sisters Karen (Harold) Matsuo and Anne (Henry) Miranda of Hilo; brother-in-law Delbert Cambra of Hilo; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Paulette Carmen Ward, 73, of Kailua-Kona, died Oct. 20 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Paauilo, she was a retired accountant for Triple F Distributing and a former preschool teacher for Mokuaikaua Preschool. Private services to be held. Survived by son Douglas Ward III of Kailua-Kona; brothers Phillip (Sherry) Cabreros of Mich. and Timmy (Joann) Cabreros of Paauilo; sister-in-law Cy Cabreros of Honolaa; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.