Theodore Andrew Janson, 76, of Kapaau died March 4 in Kohala. Born in South River, N.J., he was a well-known and respected painter, musician and social activist. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi. Service at 10 a.m. Casual, Hawaiian or dressy attire, anything but beachwear. Potluck noon-2 p.m. at Kohala Village HUB Barn. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by spouse, Rebecca Jankowski; son, Tito (Shova Ale Magar) Jankowski of San Mateo, Calif.; twin sister, Theodora Janson of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada; brother, Jonathan (Giovanna) Janson of Rome, Italy; two nephews and a niece. Services provided by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Theodore Andrew Janson, 76, of Kapaau died March 4 in Kohala. Born in South River, N.J., he was a well-known and respected painter, musician and social activist. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi. Service at 10 a.m. Casual, Hawaiian or dressy attire, anything but beachwear. Potluck noon-2 p.m. at Kohala Village HUB Barn. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by spouse, Rebecca Jankowski; son, Tito (Shova Ale Magar) Jankowski of San Mateo, Calif.; twin sister, Theodora Janson of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada; brother, Jonathan (Giovanna) Janson of Rome, Italy; two nephews and a niece. Services provided by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Cynthia Hiroko Urushiyama, 73, of Keaau died May 27 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Lahaina, Maui, she was employed at Target Hilo. Private services. Survived by daughter, Lisa Kepoo of Hilo; son, John (Mariah Castro) Urushiyama of Hilo; siblings, Eileen Bali of Honolulu and Melvin (Janice) Yasutake of Kurtistown; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
