Larry Faustino Castillas, 81, of Pahoa died Dec. 18 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a delivery and warehouse worker for Hilo Rice Mill and timer for Hawaii Canoe Racing Association. Celebration of life at a later date. Condolences to: Shirley Castillas, 15-154 S. Punikahakai Lp., Pahoa, HI 96778. Survived by wife, Shirley Castillas; son, Jayson (Marla Makuakane) Castillas Sr. of Pahoa; daughter, Marcie (Patrick Crivello) Castillas of Keaau; goddaughter, Ron Mata of Hilo; brother, Ronald (Sheena Sunio) Castillas of Hilo; six grandchildrenand nine great-grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Gilbert Takashi Fuke, 79, of Hilo died Dec. 1 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired baker at Hilo Intermediate School and a Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Ronnie Fuke of Tucson, Ariz., Steven Fuke of Hilo and Aaron (Kellie Nagai) Fuke of Hilo; brother, Ronald (Ann) Fuke of Hilo; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Wallace “Wally” “Teddy” Theodore Kaleikaimana Makanui Jr., 66, of Mountain View, died Dec. 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, a U.S. Marine Corps and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Urn committal service to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Pretty Pearllette Makanui; children, Eldine U‘i (John) Roman, Dayton (Emi) Quintal and Leah Quintal; 10 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kenneth Kenji Nakagawa, 87, of Hilo died Dec. 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired sales representative for Hilo Candy Co., former branch manager for Marukai and member of the Waiakea Lions Club. Private services held. Survived by wife, Cynthia Nakagawa of Hilo; son, Kevin (Elizabeth) Nakagawa of Hilo; brothers, Eustace (Eleanor) Nakagawa of San Mateo, Calif., Richard Nakagawa of Honolulu and Roy Nakagawa of Honolulu; sister, Emi Nakagawa of Honolulu. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.