Obituaries for October 17

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George Kapalikauoha Prim Kamauu, 66, of Holualoa died Sept. 23 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Long Beach, Calif., he was an airport/hotel shuttle driver, member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kona 2nd Ward, and Kahuku High School Red Raider for life. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kealakekua. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, George P. Kamauu and Lansen K. Kamauu of Kona; daughters, Lauren M. (Ocean Serion) Kamauu, Ginger N. Kamauu and Dorrell A. Kamauu of Kona; brother, William Mahoe (Yolanda) Pule of Honolulu; sisters, Wanda Iokia of Waimea, Fern K. Cardenas of Kona, Sarah Kela Pule of Wailuku, Maui, and Wanda Lehua (Bob George) Pule of Kona; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Sidney Jiro Kanno, 75, of Kailua-Kona died Sept. 20 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired assistant director of operations for the county Department of Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division, competitive swimmer, surfer, skin diver, lifelong practitioner of the martial arts — karate, bo, tai chi chuan and baduanjin — and devoted, loving father. Private services will be held, as well as a celebration of life at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor. Survived by daughters, Kristine Kanno (James Bunyan) of Washington and Stephanie (Todd) Munn of Oahu; sister, Jo Ann (William) Taylor of Texas; a grandson; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Jensen Joshua “J Boy” Yadao, 34, of Paauilo died Oct. 6. Visitation 9-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Paauilo Hongwanji. Memorial service at 9:30 a.m. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by son, Kaine Yadao; parents, JoAnn (Timmy Cabreros) Dias and John (Sylvia) Yadao; sisters, Tabby Dias, Carissa Yadao, Ashley Corpuz-Tavares and Stantele Paulino; brother, Trevor Yadao; grandmother, Joan Dias-Souza; godparents, Verdean and Guy Nirei; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.