Debraline H. Stanley, 71, of Keaau died Nov 21. Born in Kahuku, Oahu, she was a manager with Hawaii Care and Cleaning. Services at a later date. Survived by sons, Paul (Mahea) Stanley and Ammon K. Stanley of Keaau; daughters, Marlo (Eric) Mello of Mountain View, Stephanie (William) Hudnall of Keaau, Luana (Gem) Ahina of Kona and Kaui (Tana Sr.) Stanley of Waimea; daughter-in-law, Marleen Stanley; brothers, C. Puni Kaio and Steven Kaio of Keaau; sisters, Dell-Fin Brooks of Pahoa and Jerilyn Fely of Keaau; 30 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Yukio “Max” Yamamoto, 100, of Pahoa died Nov. 27 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born in Pahoa, he was the retired general contractor for the former Yama’s General Contracting and member of Taishoji Soto Mission, Taishoji Busshin Kai, East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai, Kyu Pahoa Kumiai and Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kai. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Suzanne Yamamoto of Oregon, Gayle Enriquez of Pahoa and Doris (Patrick) Taketa of Hilo; brother, Tatsumi (Yukimi) Yamamoto of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Thelma Yamamoto of Honolulu and Karen Hara of Hilo; brother-in-law, Ronald Jimbo of Hilo; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.