Genevieve “Genny” Mollene Mililani Kauka Francisco, 68, of Hilo died Aug. 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired travel director, 1972 Roosevelt High School alumna who studied liberal arts at Honololu Community College, who did Zumba, danced hula and spent tie with her grandchildren despite Type 2 diabetes. Visitation 9-10:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Section 4. Survived by daughter, Keala Francisco of Hilo; sisters; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Randen M. Gabales, 39, of Keaau died Aug. 5. Surviving relatives are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary at (808) 935-8445.
Brenda Sue Kuamoo, 70, of Hilo, died Sept. 2 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Maryland, she was self-employed and for many years the Pop Warner Football League commissioner for the Hawaii County. Visitation and field-day activities noon-4 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 24) at the Haili Tent in Panaewa Park. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Keith Kuamoo, Colin Kuamoo, Adan Rodrigues and Kimo (Mariah) Oberle of Hilo; daughter, Bonnie Rodrigues of Hilo; sister, Donna Berryhill of Hilo; 11 grandchildren; a nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Edward Sueto Kurokawa, 89, of Hakalau died Sept. 6 at home. Born in Paauilo, he was a retired sales manager for United Agri Products, former leader of Boys Scouts of America Troop No. 78, member of Ainako Kumiai and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Brad Kurokawa of Honomu and Joel (Lori) Kurokawa of Honolulu; daughter, Susan (Kevin) Ho of Waimea; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kari Lynn Mizutani-Alonzo, 62, of Keaau died July 5 at home. Born in Bremerhaven, Germany, and raised on Kauai, she was a retired office assistant for the state Department of Health Developmental Disabilities Division and member of All Saints Episcopal Church and Lehua Jaycees. Celebration of life 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Puna Hongwanji Mission in Keaau. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Eddie Alonzo of Keaau; daughter, Tiffany Alonzo of Washington; son, Brandon Alonzo of Hilo; parents; Warren Mizutani and Marsha Wong of Kauai; sister, Stacy (William III) Texeira; brother, Brent (Michele) Mizutani of Kauai; hanai daughters, Mei Lin (Kahuwila) Kanakaole of Kauai, Melonee Mae “Tita” Leinaala Kahaonaele of Honokaa and Atoria “Mele” Kamoku-Lee; three grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Aven Dedrick Ka‘imiwaiola Ah Kam Yung, stillborn infant, of Hilo died Aug. 22 at Hilo Medical Center. No services. Survived by parents, Saijen Yung and Emma Kanoa; grandparents, Manly III and Sarah Kanoa, Michelle and Delbert Enocencio, and Jonathan Yung and Lei‘ana Nakashima; great-grandparents, Timothy and Elizabeth Murph, Delphine Kanoa, Gregorio and Luzviminda Odasco, Aloe Yung, and Pohai and Calvin Mulligins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.