Leonard “Leo” Andrew Gonsalves Sr., 81, of Pahoa died April 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hakalau, he was a retired production worker for Frank’s Foods, tractor operator for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. member of the ILWU Bowling League and avid hunter. Visitation 8:30-9:15 a.m. on Friday, May 26, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Aloha attire; flowers welcome. Condolences to: RR3 Box 1299, Pahoa, HI 96778. Survived by wife, Jody Gonsalves of Pahoa; daughter, Stephanie (Darrel) Branco of Kurtistown; stepchildren, Carl (Jan) Beavers Jr. of Pahoa, Karla (Bully) Gabriel of Honokaa and Peter Vana Jr. of Pahoa; three grandsons, seven step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Robert Medeiros Sr., 64, of Hawi died March 26 at home. Born in North Kohala, he was a self-employed small engine repairman and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi. Mass at 10 a.m. Celebration of life to follow, after military honors, at the Medeiroses’ home.Casual attire. Survived by wife, Gerda Medeiros of Hawi; daughter, Natja (Elton) Medeiros of Honokaa; son, Robert (Kawai) Medeiros Jr., of Las Vegas; brothers, John (Cindy) Medeiros of Kohala and Jeffery (Desiree) Medeiros of Hawi; sister, Alicia (Benny) Ramos of Hawi; five grandsons, a granddaughter, a great-granddaughter, a hanai grandson and two hanai granddaughters; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.