Robert Booth, 62, of Hawaii Island died Nov. 21. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Leslie Rita Duarte, 91, of Holualoa died Nov. 17 at her family’s home. Born in Kealakekua, she was a homemaker, coffee farmer, co-owner of Duarte’s Piggery and member of Immacualate Conception Church in Holualoa. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by sons, William Duarte Jr., Allan Duarte and Wayne Duarte of Holualoa; daughters, Judy Duarte and Darlene Duartel of Holualoa; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
William “Buddy” Louis Greenwood, 75, of Honokaa died on Nov. 7 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Hamakua, he was a maintenance supervisor for the federal government and U.S. Air Force veteran. Mass at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Survived by daughter, Janine (John Stapleton) Greenwood of Mobile, Ala. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Richard Shigeo Nakahara, 77, of Hawi died Nov. 15 at Kohala Hospital. Born in Kohala, he was the general manager for M. Nakahara Store, a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and member of Hawi Jodo Mission, Kohala Merchants Association and Kohala Golf Club. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Hawi Jodo Mission. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Mary Rose Nakahara of Hawi; sons, Lee (Mar) Nakahara of Las Vegas and Ron Nakahara of Portland, Ore.; hanai daughter, Heather (Dr. Matt Desmond) Nakahara of Australia; mother-in-law, Rose Guevara of Hawi; sisters-in-law, Raquel Nakahara of Kailua, Oahu, and Imelda (Efren) Garcia of North Carolina; brother-in-law, Jose (Susy) Ramos of Manila, Philippines; a grandson; an uncle, aunt, nephew and niece. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lance Takao Okimoto, 72, of Papaikou died Nov. 14 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Onomea, he was retired from the state Department of Human Services. Celebration of life 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Papaikou Hongwanji Hall, 27-378 Old Mamalahoa Hwy. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Ellen Okimoto of Papaikou; daughters, Lisa (David) Tano of Portland, Ore., and Kayla (Chad Suzuki) Okimoto of Hilo; sister, Dale (William) Higa of Pearl City, Oahu; brother, Neal Okimoto of Keaau; mother-in-law, Eleanor Hirano of Hilo; sister-in-law, Susan (Brian) Yamasaki of Honolulu; brother-in-law, Michael (Cathy) Hirano of Los Angeles; a grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Thomas “Tommy” Earl Rezentes, 85, of Hilo died Nov. 13 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, He was a retired tractor mower operator for the state Department of Education, worked at Ming’s Jewelry before opening his own jewelry business, and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Graveside service at Homelani Memorial Park to follow. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Yvonne Rezentes of Hilo; son, Bradley (Shari) Rezentes of Hilo; daughter, Monica (Michael Ortiz) Delostrio of Glenwood; sister, Velma Felix of Hilo; three granddaughters, four great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Daniel “Bodinki” Rodrigues, 90, of Papaikou died Nov. 22 at Hilo Medical Center, Born in Wailea, he was a retired heavy equipment operator for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co. and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou and Kohala Puerto Rican Social Club. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Immcaulate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Section 7. Survived by wife, Julia Rodrigues of Papaikou; children, Marleen Thomas of Connecticut, Nancy Menton of California, Roberta (Mark) Lammerier of Minnesota, Daniel Wayne Rodrigues of Honolulu and Phyllis (Dale) Sweeney of Washington; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tanya Scarfone, 49, of Hawaii Island died Nov. 14. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
