Christina Delia (Baker) Katayama, 50, of Las Vegas, formerly of Hilo, died June 17 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a support staffer for special needs children in the Clark County, Nevada, school district and member of Thy Word Ministries of Las Vegas. Services 1 p.m. Sunday (June 26) at Thy Word Ministries Faith Center of Hawaii, 2085 Awapuhi St. in Hilo. Survived by spouse, Glenn Katayama; parents, Richard Baker Jr. and Norma Baker; sons, Craig Katayama and Aaron Katayama; sister, Laurie Baker Gabuat; three grandchildren, two nieces; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Christina Delia (Baker) Katayama, 50, of Las Vegas, formerly of Hilo, died June 17 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a support staffer for special needs children in the Clark County, Nevada, school district and member of Thy Word Ministries of Las Vegas. Services 1 p.m. Sunday (June 26) at Thy Word Ministries Faith Center of Hawaii, 2085 Awapuhi St. in Hilo. Survived by spouse, Glenn Katayama; parents, Richard Baker Jr. and Norma Baker; sons, Craig Katayama and Aaron Katayama; sister, Laurie Baker Gabuat; three grandchildren, two nieces; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Sheryl Lynn Kaya, 64, of Hilo died May 28 at home. Born in Kona, she was a retired customer service representative with the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) and member of Kinoole Baptist Church. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 8, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial services at 11 a.m. Private committal services to follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Karl (Lauren) Sunagawa of Hilo; brother, Kirk (Lori Batino) Aoki of Hilo; sisters, Jacqueline (Craig) Mukai of Maui and Valerie Ozaki of Kona; a granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
