Michael Kim Fraser, 75, of Kailua-Kona died July 21 at home. He was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was a certified lumber grader in Canada, owner/operator of the former Video Showplace in Kona, manager of the former Movie Gallery stores on the Big Island, asset protection associate at Kailua-Kona Walmart, board chair of The Arc of Kona, and involved in the Kona Crime Prevention Committee, Friends for Fitness, member of The Royal Canadian Legion and charter member and former president of the Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise. Celebration of life later in the year. Survived by wife, Beverly Fraser; brothers, Jeff (Colleen) Fraser and Timothy (Chrissy) Fraser; sister, Jennifer (Wes) Swain; a grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements are being handled by Dodo Mortuary.
Antone Waha Kawaauhau Jr., 64, of Las Vegas, formerly of Opihihale, died June 12 at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Kealakekua, Hawaii, he was a general laborer for Pan Pacific and Mele Construction, custodian at Konawaena High School and chef at Maunalani Bay Hotel and Palace Station Hotel and Casino. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Yano Hall in Captain Cook. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Lunch and fellowship to follow. Survived by wife, Lushanya Kawaauhau of Las Vegas; daughter, Shavonn (Mike) Street of Las Vegas; son, Antone Kawaauhau III of Las Vegas; stepson, Robert (Jolayne) Pelekane of Keei; sisters, Lorrieann (David) Haalilio Sr. and Anthona Kawaauhau of Kealakekua, Melanie (Jesse) Kawaauhau of Ocean View; brother, Edward (Meloney) Kawauuhau Sr. of Kealakekua; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Affordable Burial and Cremation Service.
Carmelita C. Peregrino, 90, of Hilo died Aug. 6 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in the Philippines. she was a retired package line worker for a produce company. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church in Keaukaha. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial noon at Homelani Memorial Park. Mass attendees advised to carpool due to limited parking at church. Survived by brother, Pancho Peregrino of Pauilo; sisters, Cyntha P. Liberato of Hilo, Nilda P. Dientsbach of Brisbane, Australia; hanai sister, Conchita Caddarao; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Loretta Sumiki, formerly Loretta Victorino and Loretta Helliangao, 88, of Keaau died Aug 6 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Olaa, she worked at the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel and retired from the former Hilo Medical Center. Service and celebration of life 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at. Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lu‘au Hale, 799 Pi‘ilani St. in Hilo. Casual attire. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by children, Bonnie Lita (Michael) Muragin, Donna Ann Baker, Cory (Dawn) Helliangao, Darren Helliangao, Teresa Helliangao-Vazquez, Darryl (Yukie) Sumiki and Janel (Craig) Kai; brothers, Edward “Eddie” Victorino of Texas, Theodore “Teddy” Theo” (Doris Russell) Victorino of Keaau and Belden “Jay” (Dee) Page of Kona; sisters, Lorinda “Dolly” Abis of Keaau and Lee Lavoie of Hilo; 12 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Annabel Maile Tavares, 83, of Hilo died Aug. 6. Born in Olaa, she was a retired housekeeper for the former Hilo Seaside Hotel. Visitation 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at Hilo Church of the Nazarene, 595 Kupulau Rd. Service 1:30 p.m. Burial to follow at Mauna Kea Memorial Park in Papaikou. Survived by sons, Gary (Laurie) Tavares of Hilo, Leroy (Malia) Tavares of Portland, Ore., and Gregory Tavares of Hilo; daughters Donnalyn, (Abraham) Medeiros of Papaikou and Juliann (Michael Jr.) Figueroa of Pepeekeo; sisters-in-law, Patricia Ongais, Joanne Kalawe and Sharon Tavares of Keaau; 28 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Arrangements By Ballard Family Mortuary.