Patricia “Patti” Piilani Bufil-Dehmer, 59, of Hilo died March 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a loan officer for the former Beneficial Hawaii, an administrative assistant for Ivan Mochida Contracting and a salesclerk at the former Robert’s Bakery. Graveside committal service 10 a.m. Saturday (May 28) at Mauna Kea Memorial Park in Papaikou, followed by a celebration of life at 4 p.m. at Hilo Meishoin Social Hall, 97 Olona St. Aloha attire; flowers welcome. Survived by husband, Eric H. Dehmer of Hilo; sons, Erickson H. Dehmer of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Roycen K. (Stephanie) Dehmer of Kailua, Oahu; daughter, Brittni Rose K. (Aukai Ishibashi Jr.) Dehmer of Hilo; father, Pilagio Bufil of Hilo; hanai brother, Ronnie Alonzo of Hilo; sisters, Abigail “Abby” Bufil and Francine (Randy Uy) Bufil-Uy of California; four grandchildren; hanai children, cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sune Herbert Hoglund Jr., 84, Keaau, formerly of Waimea, died May 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Clatskanie, Ore., he was a master carpenter and cabinetmaker and owner of of S&M Cabinet Shop. Private services at a later date. For info, call Emmalani Hoglund at (808) 987-1297. Survived by wife, Barbara Ann Hoglund of Keaau; children, Emmalani (Jesse Himphill) Hoglund of Keaau and Gregory (Carrie) Devine of California; hanai son, Roy Patterson Jr. of Waimea; stepchildren, Vickie Garza and Amie (Tom) Yessis of Kona, Joseph Hogan of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Marnie Taylor of Arizona and Jamie Trojo of California; stepchildren, grandchildren, great-grandchildren nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
George Frank Kaiser, 68, of Keaau died May 7. Born in Scranton, Pa., he was a retired avionics technician for United Airlines. Private services. Survived by wife, Meka Kaiser; aunts and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Matsuko Matsuda, 102, of Holualoa died March 7 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hawaii, she was a pantry worker at the former Keauhou Beach Hotel. Private services held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Richard James Mundy, 75, of Hilo died May 2 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Hilo, he was a retired assistant instructor of mathematics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and world traveler. Private services at a later date. Survived by siblings, Robert (Kathryn) Mundy of Kahului, Maui, and Patricia Casey of Washington. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mark Steven Oskins, 70, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 27 in McDonald, Tenn. Born in Decatur, Ill., he was an electrician, owner of Home Convenience Center and member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Graveside committal service 10 a.m. Thursday, June 2, at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Valerie Oskins of Kailua-Kona; son, Steven (Christie) Oskins of McDonald, Tenn.; daughter, Mari Oskins of Ooltewah, Tenn.; father, Jack Oskins of Keaau; brothers, Mike (Cindy) Oskins of Hilo, Melvin (Sharrie) Oskins of Kailua-Kona and Vernon (Rhonda) Medeiros of Kurtistown; sisters, Alicia (Paul) Kekela of Hilo and Johnalyn Hanohano of Keaau; four grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Diane Margaret Rivas 78, of Waikoloa died May 13. Born in Spokane, Wash., and raised in Sioux Falls, S.D., she was an interior designer, former sales director for This Week Big Island, Washington State University graduate, founding member of Waikoloa Community Church, helped organize the Great Waikoloa Horse Race, and organized the hospice benefit Carlos Rivas Memorial Polo Tournament. Memorial and celebration of life 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Waikoloa Community Church, 68-3621 Paniolo Ave. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sister, Kristine Eslit of Nevada; stepdaughters, Alicia Harris of Idaho, Dorian Rivas and Julia (Kurt) Frey of California; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; a niece and nephew. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.