Obituaries for January 13

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Theresa Elizabeth Moylan, 58, of Keaau died Dec. 24 at home. Born in New York, she was a registered nurse. Private service held. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by husband, Patrick Moylan of Keaau; sons, David Moylan, Richard Moylan and Louis Moylan of Keaau; daughters, Christina (Carlos) Medina, Maria Moylan, Louise Moylan, Roselia Moylan and Regina Moylan of Keaau; brothers, Jimmy Russo, Johnny Russo and Joey Russo of New York; sister, Mary Visio of New York; numerous cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Dr. Liborio Pasion Namnama, 83, of Ainaloa died Dec 17. Born in Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he received his medical degree from Manila Central University, obtained his medical license in the U.S., and practiced pediatric medicine for 30 years at Jersey City Medical Center, New Jersey Juvenile Detention Center and New Jersey Department of Health. Private funeral Mass Saturday, Jan. 15 at Sacred Heart Church in Pahoa. Inurnment at noon at Homelani Memorial Park in Hilo. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Celerina (Sally) Esteban Namnama; daughter, Sarah (Kahilu Nihikahele) Namnama Saria; son, Melvin Namnama; siblings, Maria Namnama Batacan, Bernardo Namnama, and Juliana Namnama Duyao; son-in-law, Robert Saria; daughter-in-law, Mayra Namnama; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Adam Quinories, 88, of Glenwood died Dec. 17 at home. Born in Paia, Maui, he was owner of AQ Ranch, and worked as a mechanic for Hawaii County Fire Department, Greyline, and County of Hawaii, and a U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran. Visitation 8:45-9:30 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 19) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Eulogy at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at 9:45 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 at 11:30 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Seating limited; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by wife, Junedale L. Quinories; sons Adam (Gwen) Quinories of Volcano, Glenn K. (Herbette) Quinories and Quintin K. (Carla) Quinories of Keaau, Dominic K. (Yula) Quinories of Oregon; daughters, Cyndy L. (Dennis) Martinez of Hilo and Junedale K.I. (Godfrey) Palacat of Kailua-Kona; goddaughter Samantha Zee; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Richard “Dick” Elliott Skarnes, 101, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 10. Born in Hillsborough, N.D., he was a sales representative for heavy equipment and golf equipment, U.S. Navy World War II veteran, founding member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Kona chapter and exalted ruler and secretary of the Kona Elks Lodge. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by wife, Beverly Kuykendall Skarnes; sons, Kevin (Kelly) Kuykendall of Santa Clarita, Calif., and Kerby (Karen) Kuykendall of Seattle; four grandchildren and a great-grandson. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Norman Masuo Yoshimoto, 84, of Hilo, died Jan. 1, 2022, at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Lodi, Calif., he was a retired U.S. Civil Service auto mechanic from the U.S. Army Garrison Pohakuloa Training Area and U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran. Private services held. Survived by brother, Glenn (Marilyn) Yoshimoto of San Bernardino, Calif. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.