Davelynn “Blu” Leinette Bufil, 66, of Hilo died Nov. 30 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a ground supervisor for Hilo International Airport and a volunteer for Retired Seniors Volunteer Program. Drive-thru visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Wailoa River State Recreation Area Pavilion No. 3. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by father, Pilagio “Blu” Bufil of Hilo; companion, Joanna Higa of Hilo; sisters, Abigail “Abby” Bufil of Salinas, Calif., Patricia (Eric) Bufil-Dehmer of Hilo and Francine (Randy) Bufil-Uy of Soledad, Calif.; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Darnell Kaniala Mahi, 74, of Hilo died Jan. 9 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired truck driver for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co., member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, founding member of the Kumakaula Canoe Club (a.k.a. Puna Canoe Club) and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire; seating limited. Face masks and social-distancing required. Survived by son, Ammaron Mahi of Hilo; daughter, Ashlee (Ernie) Mahi-Miyasaki of Hilo; sisters, Maydean Bowman of Kohala and Ilima Mahi of North Dakota; sisters-in-law, Josephine “Sweetheart” Mahi of Hilo and S. Kaleonani Aarona of Waimanalo, Oahu; brothers-in-law, Dennis Matsuyama and John (Roberta) Makaokalani II of Hilo, James (Cheryl) Carvel-Makaokalani of California; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kenneth N. Takemoto, 82, of Mililani, Oahu, and Pepeekeo died Jan. 5. He was born in Ninole. Private services held.
Paul Mamoru “Uncle Paul” Tanoura, 69, of Honokaa died Jan. 29 at North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. Born in Waipahu, Oahu, he was a retired ironworker and member of Iron Workers Local No. 625. Celebrations of life on Oahu and Hawaii Island to be announced. Survived by wife, Barbara Tanoura of Honokaa; son, Kristian (Jamie) Tanoura of Kaneohe, Oahu; daughter, January (Charles Comer III) Tanoura of Waianae, Oahu; hanai son, Justin (Tiffanie) Berg of Brainerd, Minn.; siblings May Inay and Albert Tanoura of Honolulu; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Shizuyo Yamaguchi, 95, of Hilo died Dec. 15. Born on Maui, she was a retired real estate services secretary and member of Hilo Meishoin. Private service held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Shoji Yamaguchi of Hilo; son, Griffith (Cheryl) Yamaguchi of Hilo; daughter, Susan Izuno of Aiea, Oahu; brother, Dennis Yoshida of Kahului, Maui; sisters, Doreen Yamamoto of Torrance, Calif., and Tamayo Tokunaga of Kahului, Maui; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.