Maxima “Aida” Adelaida Simpao Gatchalian, 77, of Hilo died June 8 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Manila, Philippines, she was a retired certified nursing assistant and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo and the Filipino Community Center in Grover Beach, Calif. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Monday (June 20) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday (June 21) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Casual attire; masks requested. Survived by daughter, Valerie (Christopher) Parayno of Hilo; son, Raymond Gatchalian of California; brother, Jose (Elsie) Simpao of California; sisters, Julieta Apilado of California and Mila (Anil) Kumar of South Carolina; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Richard Minoru Karasuda, 80, of Pahala died May 22 at home. Born in Pahala, he was a recreation director for the county’s Naalehu Community Center, former U.S. Postal Service worker and U.S. Air Force veteran. Private pre-cremation service held. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at Pahala Community Center. Survived by companion, Lucy Makuakane; daughters, Jahaslyn Noella (Vincent Hashimoto) Karasuda and Jashil Karasuda; sons, Jaffar (Ashtin) Karasuda and Christian Castillo-Kamei; stepchildren, Cylynn Kamei, Chasity (Douglas) Santiago, Chaslyn (Donald Garo Sr.) Kamei, Clifford (Kavelle) Kamei Jr. and Clifftin (Irene) Kamei; sisters, Lorraine Karasuda and Nancy Karasuda; five grandchildren; step-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Victoria “Meme” Chen Luke, 100, of Laupahoehoe, formerly of Bellevue, Wash., died May 16 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Glen Ridge, N.J., she was a homemaker and member of Papaaloa Hongwanji Mission. No local services. Services at a later date in Bellevue, Wash. Survived by daughters, Carrie Luke-Knotts of Laupahoehoe, Cathy (Brandon Lerda) Chow of Talent, Ore., and Pamela (Ron) Okubo of Camas, Wash.; sons, Lowell (Ruth) Luke of Newport, Ore., and Peter (Sunny) Luke of Bellevue, Wash.; 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gloria Claudette Wisener, 79, Hilo died June 12 at home. She was a retired food services employee, member of St. Joseph Church, Papaikou Senior Club and International Longshore and Warehouse Union and enjoyed family, friends, church and the mall. Visitation only 10-11 a.m. Monday (June 20) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel.. Cremation to follow. Visitation again 4-6 p.m. Monday, June 27, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life service at 6 p.m. Survived by daughters, Delna Strong of Hilo, Charmaine Strong of Mountain View, Janice Morton of Waimea and Franklina Strong-Aceves of Los Angeles; stepsons, John Wisener Jr. and Joel Wisener of Tustin, Calif.; sister, Josephine Cox of Hilo; brother, Felix “Sonny” Dagoro of Hilo; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; nieces, nehpews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.