Roxanne Noelani Bertelmann, 65, of Mountain View died Dec. 5, 2021, at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Moses Lake, Wash., she was a massage therapist, hula dancer, Hawaiian crafter and U.S. Army veteran. Rosary and eulogy noon Saturday, April 2, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Mass at 1 p.m. Casual attire. Live streaming of Mass at bigislandcatholicchurch.org via Facebook link. After Mass, celebration of life until 4:30 p.m. at Spencer Beach Park Pavilion in Waimea. Burial 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 19 at Diamond Head Memorial Park in Honolulu. Arrangements by Diamond Head Memorial Park.
Bradley Albert Dutton, 52, of Hilo died Dec. 17, 2021, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a diesel mechanic for Kenworth Hawaii Hilo and distributor for Snap-on Tools. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (March 19) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 10 a.m.. Casual attire; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by daughters, Brandi Keohokapu-Dutton and Summer Keohokapu-Dutton of Hilo; brothers, Ashley (Anela) Perreira of Pahoa and Ward Dutton of Pahoa; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Samuel Hoomanawanui Kalama, 68, of Keei Beach died Jan. 26 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a public school reading assistant, U.S. Army veteran and member of the Berlin Brigade. Services at a later date. Survived by brother, David H. Kalama Jr.; sisters, Haunani Kalama and Namahana Kalama-Panui. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Cheyne Evan Keanuenueokalani Lassiter, 33, of Honolulu, formerly of Keaau, died Feb. 2 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Fort Riley, Kansas, he was a former flight attendant with Island Air, Mokulele and Ryan International Airlines. Graveside service 9:15 a.m. Wednesday (March 16) at Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary followed by celebration of life. Survived by mother, Derede Johnasen; father David (Rinda) Lassiter Jr.; brother, David Lassiter III; sister, Alyssa (Jeremy) Chabarria; nephews, niece, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary.
Dora Takako Okazaki, 84, of Hilo died Feb. 10 at Hale Ku‘ike Care Home in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was a retired educator and farmer. Private services April 2 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Lloyd (Karen) Okazaki and Keith Okazaki of Mililani, Oahu, Carl (Ji) Okazaki of San Francisco; brother, Roy (Harriet Iyo) Aramori of Kona; sisters, Grace (Roy) Kyono of Bloomington, Minn., and Ann (Robert) Kerwin of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Loretta Marie Pigeon-Souza, 74, of Honokaa died Feb. 7 at home. Born in Hakalau, she was a civilian analyst for the Department of the Navy and historian for the Hawaiian State Society of Washington, D.C. Graveside urn committal service 2 p.,m. Thursday (March 17) at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by son, Neil (Edith) Pigeon of Gettysburg, Pa.; daughter, Renee (Michael) Novak of Annapolis, Md.; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Katherine “Carrie” Tamala, 91, of Wainaku died Feb. 2 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and member of Glad Tidings Church. Visitation only 4-6 p.m. Friday (March 18) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Visitation again 10-11 a.m. Saturday (March 19) at Glad Tidings Church. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at the Alae Cemetery. Casual attire; face masks still required indoors. Survived by sons, Tad Tamala of Hilo, Calvin (Roberta) Tamala Sr. of Keaau and Frank L. Tamala of Baltimore; daughter, Darleen J. Paiva of Papaikou; stepdaughters, Sheila Pang, Frances Ann Perry and Donna Yogi of Honolulu; brothers, Severino (Laura) Urubio Jr. of Kaiwiki and Delbert Urubio of Reno, Nev.; sisters, Rose Marantan of California and Kay Ramos of Hilo; 37 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.