Natalie Ann Delue Gonzalez, 75, of Waimea died Dec. 17 at home. Born in Minneapolis, she was a physician. Private services. Survived by husband, Daniel. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Mildred Mitsuko Morimoto, 93, of Kailua-Kona died Sept. 3 at Nilda’s Care Home. Born in Kealakekua, she was a laundry technician for Shiraki Dry Cleaners, secretary for General Appliance and Furniture and the Gas Company, and member of Hanei Kumi and Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Private services held. Survived by sons, Reg (Brenda) Morimoto of Kailua-Kona and Melvin (Edith) Morimoto of Captain Cook; brother, Edwin (Margie) Fujimoto of Captain Cook; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Charles Norio Oba, 85, of Hilo died Nov. 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Laupahoehoe, he was a retired cook for the former Naniloa Surf Hotel, member of Taishoji Soto Mission, ILWU Bowling League, North Hilo Bowling League, fisherman and vegetable farmer. Private services held. No flowers. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Helen Oba of Hilo; son, Kevin Oba of Hilo; daughter, Charlene (Leland) Matsuoka of Pepeekeo; brother, Harold Oba of California; sisters, Shirley Kawamoto of Hilo, Harriet Huber of Henderson, Nev., Gladys Lopez of Hilo and Karen (Richard Davis) Oba of California; two grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Wayne Tsugio Yagi, 74, of Hilo died Dec. 12 at home. Born in Hilo, he was the retired proprietor of Wayne’s Diesel Repair, amember and “Rooster” of Hilo Jaycees, and Army National Guard Veteran. Visitation 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; face masks requested. No koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Jean M. Yagi of Hilo; daughters, Alissa (Kelton) Chang of Hilo and Jolene (Casey Tabata) Yagi-Tabata of Hilo; sisters, Verne (Alan) Yoshinaga of Hilo and Vivian Yamamoto of Honolulu; two grandchildren; an uncle, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Corliss Naomi Yamaki, 79, of Hiloi died Dec. 9 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired English teacher and one of the founding teachers of Waiakea High School at its 1977 opening, also taught at Hilo High School and in San Jose, Calif. She was a graduate of Hilo High School, the University of Michigan and the University of Ohio at Athens, member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Buddhist Women’s Association, Hawaii State Teachers Association Retirees, Michigan Alumni Association, longtime editor of the Buddhist Wheel newsletter and finalist at the 2022 State of Hawaii Senior Spelling Bee. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec, 28, at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Sangha Hall, 424 Kilauea Ave. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; face masks required. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by sons, Mason (Valerie) Yamaki and Nolan (Amy) Yamaki of Hilo; sisters, Sandra (Lloyd) Nishida of Hilo and Faith (Leslie) Kanda of Pearl City, Oahu; five grandchildren; nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Masue Yogi, 82, of Hilo died Dec. 2 at a private care home in Hilo. Born in Olaa (Keaau), she was a retired bookkeeper for the accounting firm of Namihira and Yokoyama, CPAs, worked for T.H.Y. and Associates and was a member of Hilo Hooganji Mission and Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by brother, Yoshio (Marcia) Obasa of Hilo; sister, Yoshie (Abel) Wakida of Hilo; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
