Mitsue Fukuzaki Akazawa, 96, of Kailua-Kona died June 4 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Honokohau, she was a secretary for West Hawaii Concrete. Private services held. Survived by daughter, Lei (Robert) Lash of Wailuku, Maui; sons, Michael (Ginger) Akazawa of Kailua-Kona, Alvin (Louise) Akazawa of Kihei, Maui, and Paul (Tracey) Akazawa of Kailua-Kona; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Angelito Bustamante Sr., 76, of Keaau died Aug. 19. Born in the Philippines, he was a retired construction mason. Private services held. Survived by fiancée, Allison Matos; sons, Angelito (Janelle) Bustamante Jr., Jason (Christina) Bustamante, Lito (Mara) Bustamante, Angelo Bustamante and Lester (Lilinoe) Bustamante; daughters, Angela Maulupe, Rose (Harry) Burt, Stacey (Jesus) Hayes, Michelle Brooke and Jamie (Josh) Prinkey; brothers, Antonio (Jeanie) Bustamante, Alfredo Bustamante, Arnaldo (Joyce) Bustamante, Angel Bustamante and Adolfo Bustamante; sisters, Adelaida Aguilar, Arnida (Jonathan) Hansen, Angelyn (Phillip) Lewis and Amelia (Abel Sr.) Garcia; 29 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Evelyn Davenport, 84, of Hawaii Island died Aug. 22. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Johnnie Aline Fitts, 86, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 11 at home. Born in Texas, she was a wedding coordinator, florist, cake decorator, seamstress and homemaker. Private services. Survived by sons, Robert (Kathryn) Fitts Jr. of Kailua-Kona and David (Stacey) Fitts of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.; daughters, Rebecca (Mark) Thomason of Jurupa, Calif., Deborah (Darren) Friedl of Riverside, Calif., Melanie (John) Thomason of Murietta, Calif., Judith (David) Cunningham and Annie (Michael) Sundseth of Kailua-Kona; 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Randen Gabales, 39, of Hawaii Island died Aug. 5. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Alice Lyn Larkspur, 89, of Keaau died Aug. 4 at home. Born in Wenatchee, Wash., she was a retired bookkeeper, massage therapist, Reiki master, Quantum-Touch practitioner and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi in Seattle and The Center for Spiritual Living in Keaau. Celebration of life at a later date. Contact Louona Larkspur for info: HC 1 Box 5438, Keaau, HI 96749. Survived by daughters, Louona Larkspur of Keaau, Julie L. Swaffield and Michelle Wright; son, Norman L. Swaffield; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildrenand a great-great grandchild; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mutsue Okahara, 95, of Kailua-Kona died July 16 at Lily’s Care Home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired baker’s helper for the former Hatada Bakery and member of Hilo Meishon. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Calvin (Patty) Okahara of Kailua-Kona, Neal (Valerie) Okahara of Honolulu and Stan (Ann) Okahara of Hilo; brother, Rodger (Margaret) Yamasaki of Honolulu; sister, Yoshie Aoki of Los Angeles; sister-in-law, Rose Yamasaki of Pepeekeo; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren; caregivers, Lily and Milton Jacinto of Kailua-Kona; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Brian Leroy Ruegg, 53, of Papaikou died August 21 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hayward, Calif., he was as a plant nursery laborer. No services. Online condolences at www.dodomortuary.com. Survived by son, Bryce Ruegg of Hilo; brothers, Kelly Andres of San Leandro, Calif., and Lawrence Andres of Dupont, Wash.; sisters, Tanya Turner of Napa Valley, Calif., and Marv Viramontes of Livermore, Calif.; a grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
