Yvonne Chappell Corbin, 85, of Keaau died Feb. 29 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born in California, she an archaeologist for PHRI. No services. Survived by husband, Alan Corbin of Keaau; son, James Brady of Wilmington, N.C.; daughter, Bryce Miler of California; hanai daughter, Michelle Kikala of Keaau; grandchildren and extended family. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Daniel Gomera, 83, of Hilo died Feb. 25. Born in Hamakua, he was a self-employed maintenance worker and U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran awarded the Purple Heart. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by brothers, Gabriel S. Gomera and Engoy Gomera; sisters, Judy Gomera, Orie Gomera and May Gomera; a nephew. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Takako “T” Miura, 89, of Hilo died Jan. 27 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hilo, she was a retired kindergarten teacher, working most of her career at Chiefess Kapi‘olani Elementary School in Hilo, member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and volunteered for numerous organizations. Private services held. No flowers or No koden (monetary gifts). Survived by husband, Toshimasa Miura of Hilo; son, Colin (Lisa) Miura of Waimea; sisters, Jean Yanaga of Aiea, Oahu, Lillie Tsuchiya and Lucille Takemoto of Hilo; brother-in-law, Jim Burkhart of San Jose, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Amy “Uta” Miura of Pahoa, Dale (Gene) Oshima of Hilo and Marian Miura of Seattle; three grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.