Hagie M. Kaya, 96, of Papaikou died April 15 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and member of Taishoji Soto Mission Kyodan and Fujinkai, Orchid Isle Dance Club, Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association and Kamana Senior Dance Club. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Maurice (Shelley) Kaya; daughters, Meryl (Leighton) Iwasaki and Jocelyn (Gary) Yamagata; brother, Robert Minamoto; sister, Eunice (Dennis) Kimura; brothers-in-law, Clifford Lee, Richard Iwasaki and Irwin Weinberg; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. 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.
John S. Rosdil, 62, of Kurtistown died June 4 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in East Chicago, Ind., he was a former employee of Safeway and Redwater Constrictuion, St. Joseph High School alumus and member of the band Electric Petroglyphs. Services at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Regan (Michael Gomes) Rosdil; two brothers, Robert (Inday) Rosdil and William (Phan) Rosdil; sister, Penny (Rick) Ruppert; two grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Helen Chieko Shima, 94, of Hilo died June 13 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Papaaloa, she was a retired postmaster at the Papaaloa Post Office, member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and the former Papaaloa Hongwanji Mission and Fujinkai, and volunteered at Life Care Center of Hilo, Hilo Medical Center and Waiakea Intermediate School cafeteria. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire; no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Hiroshi Shima of Hilo; daughters, Ella (William) Maneely of Maryland and Judy (Ritch) Voss of California; son, Wallace (Sylvia Tat) Shimabukuro of California; sister, Noriko Ikemoto of California; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.