Eleanor “Ele” Kuluwaimakaokalani Evangelista, 87, of Keaau died Nov. 7 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Puna, she was a retired meat wrapper for Puna Fresh Foods, former cafeteria helper for Keaau Elementary School, composer of Hawaiian songs, former member of Ka Elele O Ka Malamalama Hoomana Naauao Church, member of Kamauloa O Ka Malamalama Hoomana Naauao Church and Alu Like Kupuna Program. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (Dec. 17) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Seating limited; masks and social distancing required. Survived by daughters, Sandy Yamaguchi, Emmalyn Evangelista and Heather (Christian) Kubo; sons, Henry Evangelista and Herbert (Maelisa) Evangelista; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lolita Valdez Ilar, 94, of Hilo died Oct. 14 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a homemaker and former teacher in Mindanao with a degree from Northwestern University in Laoag City, Philippines. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday (Dec. 17) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 18) at the mortuary; Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Seating limited; facemask and social distancing required. Survived by her, son, Dairill (Emelyn Agbigay Ilar) Ilar; granddaughter, Jeraldine Ilar. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Len Ehukai Medeiros, 59, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 9 at Hospice of Kona Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Honolulu, he was a landscaper for Kona Tropicals. Services at a later date. Survived by companion, William Bond II of Kailua-Kona; brother, Tony (Amy) Medeiros of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Luneta (Edward) Zander of Hilo, Lyla Stephens of Honolulu and Liana Medeiros of Oahu; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tsuruyo Nakamoto, 91, of Hilo died Nov. 20 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, she was a retired clerk for the former Hilo Kress Store. No services. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughter, Alison Wilson of Honaunau; hanai son, Dennis Kondo of Hilo; brothers, Noriaki (Fujie) Otani and James Otani of Hilo; sister, Lorraine Matsu of Hilo; a granddaughter and great grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Emilio “Sal” Salinas Jr., 81, of Keaau died Nov. 29 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Villaldama, Nuevo Léon, Mexico, he was a retired senior analyst for Beckman Instruments. Private services. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by spouse, Elsie Roma Salinas of Keaau; sons, Peter (Kelli) Salinas of San Angelo, Texas, Michael Salinas of Tracy, Calif., Patrick (Tinka) Salinas of Cedar Park, Texas, and Sal Salinas of Rio Linda, Calif.; sisters, Estela Salinas, Tona Lopez, Arminda Garcia and Rachel Rodriguez of McAllen, Texas, Teresa Hernandez of Illinois; brothers, Noe Salinas and Adan Salinas of McAllen, Texas; hanai daughter, Patricia Tirado of California; daughter-in-law, Donna Salinas of Parker, Colo.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Mona Lisa Wood, 76, of Waimea died Dec. 1 at home. Born in Wailuku, Maui, she and husband John owned Wood &Tait, an insurance adjusting and private investigation firm. She was a member of Hula Halau Waiau in the Gracious Ladies Class. Private graveside service at a later date. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, at Eric and Jackie Sills’ home in Waimea. Casual attire. Survived by husband, John Wood of Waimea; daughters, Cheryl-Lynn (Tony) Hampton of Las Vegas and Jacqueline (Eric) Sills of Waimea; sisters, Mary Balmores of Oahu and Elizabeth (Clayton) Wong of Las Vegas; brothers, Larry (Perlita) Balmores and John (Patricia) Balmores of Oahu; 11 grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
The late Kahoalii-o-Kalani Kaili Calles is survived by, among others. sister-in-law E. Leilani Brothers of Iowa. That information wasn’t submitted for an obituary published Thursday.
