Steven “Uncle Steve” Gregory Abreu, 80, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 27 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Eleele, Kauai, he was a retired carpenter, fisherman, waterman, former member of Kai ‘Opua Canoe Club and Waikiki Beachboy. Paddle-out scattering of ashes 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27 at Laaloa, also known as White Sands Beach. Celebration of life immediately to follow. Survived by daughter, Stephanie Robinson-Boisse of California; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Sharon Lynn Daluson, 78, of Hilo died Feb. 12 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in California, she was a property manager. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Sunday, March 20 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Robert Daluson of Hilo; sons, Michael (Hope) Goodwin of Kentucky, Roger (Renee) Goodwin Jr. of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Steven Goodwin of Hawaiian Paradise Park; brothers, Frank Ferrell and David Ferrell of North Carolina; sister-in-law, Sandy Robinson of Raleigh, N.C.; grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Roberta Lee De Mello, 66, of Captain Cook died Feb. 10 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, she was the former director of nursing at Kona Community Hospital, a Hilo High School graduate, a member and assisted in the Children’s Ministry at Kona Faith Center. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (March 12) at Kona Faith Center, formerly Thy Word Ministries, in Captain Cook, Memorial service at 10 a.m. Condolences: John A. De Mello, P.O. Box 227, Captain Cook, HI 96704. Survived by husband, John De Mello of Captain Cook; daughter, Ramah (Andrew Richard) De Mello of Kealakekua; son, John Daniel (Gina Morado) De Mello of Captain Cook; mother, Catherine Hamilton of Hilo; brothers, Ross (Carol) Flores and Roscoe Flores of Hilo; sister, Stella Flores of Hilo; three grandchildren, a great-grandson; a goddaughter; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
Carl Frederick Keeaumoku Pond Sr., 75, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 23 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired engineer for Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, security and maintenance worker for the former Kona Hilton and U.S. Army veteran. Private service at a later date. Survived by wife, Bonnie Pond of Kailua-Kona; children, Carl (Melissa) Pond Jr. of Honalo, Melanie Franks of Ocean View, Ryan (Khristine Elegado) Pond of Kealakekua, Erick (Char) Pond of Kailua-Kona, Jessica (Ben) Ruiz Ruiz of Napoopoo, Janelle (Ismael) Rodrigues Ruiz of Ocean View, Bailey (Lacey Hooper) Pond of Utah, Michelle Pond, Danny Pond, Martha Mae Pond and Nicholas Pond all of Kailua-Kona; siblings, Ted Pond Jr. of Ocean View, Nakai (Tom) Waynick of Tennessee, Lisa (Marty) King of Washington and Lisa Vasquez of California; stepmothers, Rita Sue Pond of Makaha and Charlott Cabral of California; grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Ryan Craig “RC” Starrett, 32, of Keaau died Jan. 15, 2021. Born in Redwood City, Calif. he graduated from California State University-Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in Administration with a concentration in accounting. Celebration of life 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Huddart Park, 1100 Kings Mountain Rd. in Woodside, Calif. For more details and to RSVP, please visit the “Celebration for Ryan” website at https://tinyurl.com/CelebrationForRyan. Online condolences: https://ballardfamilymortuaries.frontrunnerpro.com. Survived by parents, Randy and Diane Starrett; brother, Michael (Keely) Starrett; grandmother, Jackie Starrett; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.