Jan Hasegawa, 85, of Pepeekeo died May 12 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was an office clerk with Hawaiian Insurance and Guaranty, a clerk for the former LK Radio and was a foster grandparent and paraprofessional tutor at Kalanianaole School. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Thursday (May 29) at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Gregory Dela Cruz of Honomu; daughters, Ruth (Craig “Mits”) Miyashiro and Tess Hasegawa of Pepeekeo; sister-in-law, Doreen Dela Cruz of Honomu; eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo.
Dick Satoru Kina, 73, of Keaau, died April 30 at home. Born in Hilo, he was retired from Keaau Propane, was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Visitation from 4-5 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo; memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Lisa Chin-Kina of Keaau; sons, Richard (Raffy) Yanagihara of Hilo, Scott Fujimori of Kona; daughters, Dee Marie (Sheldon Kotomori) Kina of Hilo, LeeAnn (Tyler Aburamen) Kina of Keaau; brothers, Alfred Kina and George Kina of Keaau; sister, Helen Garrett of Texas; brothers-in-law, Gerald Chin and Jensen Chin of Pahoa; sisters-in-law, Sabrina (Guy Badon) Chin of Keaau, Phyllis Flores of Pahoa, Elois Chin of Honolulu; five grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Katsuto “Kats” Kojiro, 99, of Hilo, formerly of Indianapolis, died May 6 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired bacteriologist for Eli Lilly & Co., U.S. Army Korean War veteran, graduate of University of Illinois and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Japanese American Citizen League. Private services held. In lieu of monetary gifts or flowers, donations can be made to Hawaii Care Choices, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720 or Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by sons, Christopher (Kate) Kojiro of Ann Arbor, Mich., William (Garrie) Kojiro of Greenfield, Ind.; daughters, Pamela Kojiro of Vincennes, Ind., Patricia Kojiro of Greenfield, Ind., Donna (Ernie) Stoops of Vincennes, Ind.; sister, Yukiko Kojiro, Honolulu; six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Anthony “Tony” Wade Parker, 63, of Mountain View, died April 30 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Washington, D.C., he was a general contractor. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday (May 30) at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Wade “Kekoa” Parker of Oahu, Anthony “Kaipo” (Tasha) Parker and Wyatt Parker of Hilo; daughter, Kaohi (Keola) Nakamoto of Nevada; brother, Chuck (Patt Sornsin) Parker of Oahu; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo.
Jaynie F. Reich, 89, formerly of Kona, died April 25 in Flower Mound, Texas. Born in Clay, Ky., she was a beloved wife, mother, volunteer for numerous charities in the Dallas area, member of Dallas Park Cities Baptist Church Chorus and Kona Choral Music Society. She and her husband Don were longtime part-time residents of Kona beginning in 1970, moving there permanently in 2004. Services at a later date. Survived by daughters, Donna Jayne Reich and Beverly Jean Reich Ivy (Jack Ivy); grandchildren Emily Jayne Ivy and Everett Woodland Ivy. Arrangements by Mulkey Mason Funeral Home, Texas.
Jonathan Kealaonaona Sayles, 74, of Pahoa, died April 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a forestry worker with the State of Hawaii, Division of Forestry and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Celebration of life visitation from noon-2 p.m., Saturday (May 31) at the Pahoa Community Center. Memorial services at 2 p.m. Luncheon will follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Beatrice (Kevin Marasco) Sayles of Modesto, Calif. and Beauty Sayles of Gult, Calif.; brothers, Jay Sayles of Waimanalo, Jensen Sayles of Pahoa and Jeffery (Dilla) Sayles of Keaau; sister, Johanna (Siona Afoa) Sayles of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Adriana Sayles of Hauula and Shannon “Smiley” Burrows of Pahoa; hanai brother, Travis Thuston of Pahoa; eight grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo.
