Naomi K. “Darling” Kawamoto Aiu, 83, of Honalo died Jan. 8 at home. Born in Keauhou Bay, she was a coffee farmer, homemaker and member of Helani Congregational Church, Queen Kaahumanu Society and Ka Ulu Lauhala O Kona. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Helani Congregational Church, 78-6551 Mamalahoa Hwy. in Holualoa. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by husband, Harry Aiu of Honalo; daughters, Pua (Chris) Mantz of Keaau, Roxanne (Scott) Miller of Alaska and Anna Mapu (Francis) Quitazol of Kula, Maui; hanai sons, Edward (Emily) Kawamoto of Waimea and Darin (Mildred) Aiu of Kailua-Kona; brother, John Kawamoto of Keauhou Mauka; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ronald Russell Carvalho, 72, of Ocean View died Jan. 4 at his family’s home. Born in Honolulu, he was the owner and operator of Ilima’s Taxi and Tours. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Jewel Carvalho of Ocean View; daughters, Starlani (Tony Furuta) Manila of Ocean View, Regina Leorna of Kailua-Kona, Trixy Carvalho of Las Vegas and Helen Carvalho of Arkansas; sons, Harris (Sarah) Carvalho of Ocean View and Wilsam (Tracy) Keanaaina of Kahuku; brothers, Dennis Balgas of Hilo and Michael Mercado of Ocean View; sisters Annabelle (Candace Tassill) Sanchez of Kailua-Kona and Debra Mercado of Honolulu; 15 grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gary Gagliardo, 72, of Keaau died Jan. 7 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in New York, he was a motion picture industry construction foreman. Private services held. Survived by wife, Karen Kornbau of El Prado, N.M.; a daughter and a sister. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Yaeko “Nancy” Hamada, 91, of Keaau died Jan. 13 at home. Born in Olaa, she was a homemaker and member of Hilo Iesu No Mitama Kyokai. Celebration of life 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the family home, 15-1369 23rd Ave. in Keaau. For more info, call Brandi (808) 765-5088. Casual attire. Survived by son, Samuel K. (Shawnette) Hamada of Keaau; daughter, Nancy C. (Greg Yanazaki) Hamada of Mountain View; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Azucena Agbayani Ha‘o, 81, of Hilo died Jan. 11 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and member of Wainaku Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Visitation 1-3 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 5) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 3 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Charles C. (Alma) Ha’o III and Chad (Stephanie) Ha’o of Hilo; daughter, Gina Ha’o of Hilo; brother, Dionicio (Lillian) Agbayani Jr. of Reno, Nev.; sister, Carlina Castro of Hilo; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kenn Tadao Kaneshiro Sr., 72, of Hilo, died Dec. 28 at home. Born in Pahala, he was a drywall contractor. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of Life at 4 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Gladys Kaneshiro; children, Kenn Kaneshiro Jr., A. Kama (Christine) Kaneshiro, Vanessa Higa, Terrilyn (Al) Yanos, Trudi (Michelle) Delfin and Tricia (Bryant) Delfin; sister, Suellen (Leonard) Tanaka; brothers, Lloyd (Linda) Kaneshiro and Wade (Nancy) Kaneshiro; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tyrone Young, 83, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 23 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hamakua, he was a musical entertainer, caterer, self-employed stonemason and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. No services. Survived by daughters, Jessica (Graham) Williamson and Jennifer Finau of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Henry Young of Honolulu and Raymond (Shirley Bentley) Young of Kailua-Kona; two grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.