Jimmy K.C. Carmichael, 34, of Hilo died Jan. 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kailua-Kona, he was a county maintenance worker. Celebration of life at a later date in Kona. Condolences cards to: Valerie Albo, 242 Punahele St., Hilo, Hi 96720. survived by son, William Enos; mother, Valerie Albos of Hilo; brother, Jeffery ((Vanasa) Delatorre; sister, Pauline Camichael (Tom) Shopay of Kailua-Kona, a niece, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Roy R. Gomes Sr., 79, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 28. Born in Kealakekua, he was a small business owner, rancher and pastor. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Calvary Community Church, 76-4295 Leilani St. in Kailua-Kona. Service at 10 a.m. Survived by wife, Marcialee Gomes of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Nahua (Jeff) Guilloz and Kehau Gomes; sons, Roy (Nicole) Gomes Jr., Jonathan (Sherina) Gomes and James (Anjulie) Gomes; brothers, Harry Gomes and Thomas Gomes; sister, Eleanor Bodine; 13 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sakae Higaki, 94, of Hilo died Dec. 24 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was retired from Suisan and a member of Hilo Baptist Church. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Leilani Higaki of Hilo; sons, Kirk Higaki of Euless, Texas, Kirby (Anne) Higaki and Kelly Higaki of Hilo; brother, Albert (Mija) Higaki of Hilo; sister-in-law, Irene Namimatsu of Saratoga, Calif.; brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Ann) Yasutomi and Donald Komatsu of Hilo; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.