Karl S. Bauer, 82, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 8 at home. Born in Trenton, N.J., he was retired from Western Union and MCI, a U.S. Air Force veteran and master gardener of tropical plants and fruit trees. Survived by son, Ross (Christina) Karl Bauer; daughter, Elise Marie Bauer; sister, Gretchen Schaeffer; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Wayne Kiyoshi Hayashi, 76, of Hilo died Dec. 29 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired physical education teacher at Keaau Middle School, Mountain View Elementary and Intermediate School and Farrington Middle School, former bowling coach at Waiakea High School, former basketball coach at Pahoa High School, member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Hilo AJA Bowling Club and Orchid Isle Nisei Bowling Club. Visitation 9:30–10:30 a.m. Monday (Jan. 23) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Elsie Hayashi of Hilo; children, Terri (Damon) Hayashi-Olaso of Hawaiian Shores, Jill Hayashi of Pearl City, Oahu, Len Miyazono and Marisa (Christian) Rosehill of Hilo; brothers, Edwin (Terri) Takahata and Stanford (Laura) Takahata of Oahu; sisters, Jane Tanaka and Susan Watabayashi of Oahu; sister-in-law, Mildred Takahata of Las Vegas,; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Amy Emiko Kawamoto, 84, of Hilo died Dec. 7 at Tje Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was a retired teacher for Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, James Kawamoto of Hilo; daughters, Leslie Kawamoto of Hilo and Stacie (Reed) Matsuo of Honolulu; brothers, George Shigenaga and Roy (Eunice) Shigenaga of Hilo, Dale (Nancy) Shigenaga of Las Vegas; sisters, Annelinda Mellon of California and Sandrea (Albert) Maldonado of Pepeekeo; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Leasi Mana Jr., 63, of Hilo died Dec. 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa, he was a retired mail processor assistant for the U.S. Postal Service and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Friday (Jan. 20) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Private burial to follow. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Piadora E. Mana; sons, Jason (Kristy) Shoji and Leasi (Shaneka) Maiava; daughter, Denise (Keikialoha P. Kekipi) Silva; hanai son, Ashley Silva; hanai daughters, Saeu Carter, Kahea Aipia and Narcissa (Richard) Belcher; mother, Fa‘aninimo Mana; sisters, Lula (Ierome) Lavatai and Suluama Vanderhoef; brothers, Tofiga (Miriama) Mana and Teleai (Florence) Mana; 24 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kevin R. Seiter, 72, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 9 at home. Born in Los Angeles, he was a real estate, personal injury and environmental lawyer and surfer. Private services. Survived by son, Rory (Amanda) O’Hanrahan of Anchorage, Alaska; brother, John (Linda) Seiter of Pasadena, Calif.; sister, Kathy (Gary) Fentiman of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alan Yoshio Suzuki, 70, of Captain Cook died Nov. 15 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, he was a county highway supervisor. Private services held. Survived by wife, Claire Suzuki of Captain Cook; son, Cory (Napua Sadumiano) Suzuki of Captain Cook; sister, Jeanne Higa of Honolulu; six grandchildren; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.