Rhonda Lee Henas, 92, of Kailua-Kona died May 30 at Honokaa Hospital. Born in Sacramento, Calif., she was a graphic designer for a newspaper, a Brownie troop leader and elections polling volunteer. Services at a later date. Survived by daughter, Carrie Henas of Kailua-Kona; son, Dane Henas of Sacramento, Calif.; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rhonda Lee Henas, 92, of Kailua-Kona died May 30 at Honokaa Hospital. Born in Sacramento, Calif., she was a graphic designer for a newspaper, a Brownie troop leader and elections polling volunteer. Services at a later date. Survived by daughter, Carrie Henas of Kailua-Kona; son, Dane Henas of Sacramento, Calif.; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Wynn Yoshiharu Ichishita, 71, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 6 in Honolulu. Born in Hawaii, he was the owner and hairstylist of Wynn’s Salon, a singer in Jim Nabors’ Waikiki show and member of Kona Coffee Festival, Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and Kona Seichonoie. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Kealakekua. Memorial service at 3 p.m.. Casual attire. Survived by brothers, Shayne Ichishita, Kevin Ichishita and Jeffrey Ichishita of Kalaoa, Kona; sister, Marie (Alan) Nakata of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Gloria Ichishita of Kealakekua; an aunt, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Jeffrey John Kraybill, 63, of Pahoa died Aug. 8 at home. Born in Arlington, Texas, he was a professional masseur and former board member and treasurer of Hawaiian Beaches Community Association. No local services. Survived by brother, Colby Gutierrez-Kraybill of Acton, Mass. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Toyome “Betty” Nagata, 102, of Hilo died Aug. 23 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Papaikou, she was a seamstress at the former Kamehameha Garment Co., worked at the former Hilo Lagoon Restaurant and Kay’s Lunch Center and was a member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Church of World Messianity. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by daughter, Gail (Ron) Pisciotto of Maui; son, Roddy (Janice) Nagata of Hilo; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Daniel Simeon, 86, of Pahoa died Aug. 12 at home. Born in Hakalau, He was a longtime prep cook at Ken’s House of Pancakes and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 8) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Graveside services with military honors and burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Survived by sons, Daniel L. Simeon of Oahu, Francis (Evelyn) Simeon of Hilo and Cyrus (Lehua) Simeon of Oahu; daughter, Desiree (Jason) Trinidad; siblings, Leonardo (Marvelita) Simeon, Maria (George) Kunihiro, Reinior Simeon and Nellie (Juan) Simeon; in-laws; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Wilfred Asao Tabata, 87, of Holualoa died Sept. 9 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired baker for Standard Bakery. Private services; no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by brother, Gilbert (Sun Sop) Tabata of Oahu; sisters, Nora Koyanagi of Big Island, Ethel Loui, Thelma (Bertram) Narita and Lorraine Sakamoto of Oahu; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements are being handled by Dodo Mortuary.
