Sylvester Onaonanamaka “Onaona” Ah Yee, 76, of Hilo died May 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a 1967 graduate of Ka‘u High School. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Martha Ah Yee. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Alan Wayne Britto, 69, of Hilo died April 26 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a general parts manager for Montgomery Powersports Ltd. motorcycle dealer in Hilo and U.S. Army veteran. Private viewing for the family on Friday (June 6). Survived by brother, Michael Britto of Hilo; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Richard “Keke” Likeke Kaupe, 62, of Keaau died April 8 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born on Oahu, he was a truck driver and worked for Hawaiian Linen and United Laundry. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (June 6) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Jasmine (Hana) Kahookaulana-Kaupe of Kalapana; mother, Roxann Kaupe of Oahu; brothers, Daniel Pacyau of Waiahole-Waikane, Oahu, Kenneth Pacyau of Kauai, Boy (Betty) Kaupe of Punaluu, Oahu, and Peter (Gina) of Arizona; sisters, Diane (Steve) Pacyau, Thani (Bobby) Kaupe-Moniz and Darnell Leoiki of Oahu, Summer Kaupe of Kailua-Kona; extended family. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Meripa Poch, 70, of Hilo died May 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Chuuk, Micronesia, she was a retired receptionist for the Immigration Office in Micronesia and member of Hilo Baptist Church. All-day service from 11 a.m. Monday (June 2) to 11 a.m. Tuesday (June 3) at Hilo Baptist Church, 600 W. Lanikaula St.. Graveside committal service 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (June 3) at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by spouse, Mmnche Kachem; sons, Jeffrey, Jerry, Geary and Chiich; daughters, Meriong, Givana, Givosa, Minera and Minerin; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Walter “Wally” Jack Poha, 74, of Hilo died May 2 at home. Born in Pahala, he was a retired head cook for Mauna Kea Observatories Support Services, Hawaii Army National Guard and Hawaii Air National Guard retiree and member of AJA, ILWU and HGEA bowling leagues. Visitation 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Graveside committal service and burial 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Miriam Poha of Hilo; daughters, Natalie Poha and Tammy (Shane) Shibata of Hilo; brother-in-law, James (Dorothy) Burton of Hawaiian Beaches; sisters-in-law, Norma (John) Devine and Trinidad Burton of California; grandson, Tayden Poha-Ellamar of Las Vegas; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
