Sylvester Onaonanamaka “Onaona” Ah Yee, 76, of Hilo died May 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Kamoa, Ka‘u, he was captain of his boat, the “Hilinai,” a maintenance worker at the former Hilo Seaside Hote, emergency room security guard at the formermer Hilo Hospital, U.S. Navy veteran and 1967 graduate of Ka‘u High School. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Martha Ah Yee; sisters-in-law, Martell Ah Yee, Ginger Ah Yee and Mutz Ah Yee of California, Roselind (Noah) Strange of Arizona, Vickie Kekuna of Honolulu, Lillian (Larry) Toledo of Hilo, Sharon Char of Maui; brother-in-law, Benjamin Kekuna of Waikoloa; nieces and nephews.. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Sylvester Onaonanamaka “Onaona” Ah Yee, 76, of Hilo died May 14 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Kamoa, Ka‘u, he was captain of his boat, the “Hilinai,” a maintenance worker at the former Hilo Seaside Hote, emergency room security guard at the formermer Hilo Hospital, U.S. Navy veteran and 1967 graduate of Ka‘u High School. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Martha Ah Yee; sisters-in-law, Martell Ah Yee, Ginger Ah Yee and Mutz Ah Yee of California, Roselind (Noah) Strange of Arizona, Vickie Kekuna of Honolulu, Lillian (Larry) Toledo of Hilo, Sharon Char of Maui; brother-in-law, Benjamin Kekuna of Waikoloa; nieces and nephews.. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
William “Pee Wee” Leo Gomes, 84, of Hilo died May 10 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired merchant marine and retired commercial fisherman. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Saturday (June 7) at Alae Cemetery. Graveside committal service at 2 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Gloria Gomes of Hilo; sons, Alcapone (Sandra Aiwohi Dacayanan) Gomes of Hilo, Jason (Merribeth Iona) Santana and William “Pee Wee Boy” Santana of Kona; daughter, Crystal (Elton Alameda) Wakita of Hilo; brother, Gregory (Alisha) Correia of Puna; sister, Larraine (Lance) Lincoln of Honolulu; brother-in-law, Harry (Nancy) Partika of Honolulu; sisters-in-law, Rose Correia of Kauai and Lori Groom of Ohio; 11 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Donald “Sweeney” Joseph Perreira, 90, of Hilo, died May 13 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired paramedic assistant for the state Department of Health, Hilo Day Activity Center, a self-employed Santa Claus, basketball coach, track and field coach and volunteer for Special Olympics, canoe paddler for Kaione and Lanikai canoe clubs on Oahu, member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church and various classic car clubs and Las Vegas Raiders fan. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday (June 6) at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Casual attire.Ashes to be scattered on Oahu at a later date. Survived by companion, Charlyn Yamamoto of Pepeekeo; son, Eric Schweitzer Sr. of Waikoloa; mother-in-law, Ruth Yamamoto of Pepeekeo; grandson, Eric Schweitzer Jr. of Waikoloa; nieces and nephews. 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.
Yuki Oshiro, 52, of Phoenix, formerly of Mountain View, died March 23 at home. She was a controller at Midway Nissan/Volvo of Phoenix. Celebration of life on her birthday, noon Saturday June 28, at 3750 Uka Pl. in Hilo. Survived by father, Tadao; mother Kiyoko; son, Kevin; brothers, Akira, Dean (Iris); a nephew and three nieces.
