Walter Anderson, 64, of Hilo died Dec. 30. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Eric Raymond Chang, 61, of Honomu died Oct. 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he grew up in Waimea and devoted his life to his family and the well-being of the land and Hawaiian culture. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by sons, Nainoa Kalaukoa of Honomu and Isaiah Kalaukoa of California, sister, Deborah (Edwin Petteys) Chang of Paauilo; brother, Paul Chang of Honomu; an aunt, cousins, a nephew and two nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Evelyn Olive Duarte, 73, of Papaikou died Dec. 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired registered nurse at Hilo Medical Center, U.S. Army veteran and 1966 Hilo High School graduate who enjoyed crafting, cooking, baking and shopping. Private celebration of life at a later date. Survived by mother, Magdalena DeFabian Quirido of Hilo; sons, Kenneth (Jeanette) Olive of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Edward (Christina) Olive of Hilo; daughters, Antoinette Leopoldino and Melanie Duarte of Kailua-Kona; sister, Lorraine Duarte of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Wesley Duarte of Keaau and Bryan Holicek of Mequon, Wis.; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rhonda “TeeTee” Ann Mahealani Faris, 61, of Hilo died Oct. 12 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born on Oahu, she was an agricultural worker and lei maker. Services at a later date; contact family for information. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Analea (Ruben Padamada) Faris of Pahoa; sons, Waiehu Faris of Hilo, Kanu‘u Faris of Pahoa and Shaian (Tatiana) Abiley of Las Vegas; brother, Deric (Camille) Faris; sisters, Roxanne Taylor, Richelle Evangelista, Ramona (Bill) McEntire and Maile (David) Chung; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Jo Ann Fujimoto, 74, of Hilo died Dec. 4 in Hilo. Born in Kohala, she was a courtesy clerk at Foodland in Waimea. Private services held. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughters, Mindy (Cody) Roberts of Texas and Cheryl Fujimoto of Arizona; son, Brent (Brandi) Fujimoto; sister, Deborah Okubo of Kapaaui; four grandsons; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Edward Kraemer, 60, of Hilo died Dec. 18. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Herman Maluhia Richards, 32, of Mountain View, died Dec. 18 in Kailua-Kona. He was born in Hilo. Celebration of life at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by mother, Ellen Richards of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Naveah Mendoza of Hilo; sisters, Mohala “Nani” Richards, Cara “Ona” Richards, Shannon (Mathew) Ahn and Maria Caay; brothers, Kamakaokalani (Aulani Navarro) Brown-Mahi, Carl (Jaslyn) Richards, and Palasi Brown; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
