Harold “Hal” Baas, 81, of Waikoloa died Sept. 28 in Los Angeles. Born in Glendale, Calif., he loved traveling, biking, hiking, paddling, swimming, running and was an avid bridge player. Paddle-out at a later date. Survived by wife, Kathy, of Waikoloa; daughter, Julie and son-in-law Dwayne of Van Nuys, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
Donovan Kaleo-O-Kalani Grace, 53, of Hilo died on Sept. 20 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a landscaper. Private services at a later date. Survived by children, Anela (Deja) Grace of Keaau, Anuhea (Cedric) Grace of Keaau, Keala Grace of Keaau, Kaimi Grace of Keaau; mother, Albertalynn (Randy) Teeples of Keaau; siblings, Keone (Jennifer) Grace of Pahala, Charles (Pii) Grace of Kona, Kevin (Candace) Grace of Oahu, Ryan Grace of Mountain View, Randy (Niki) Teeples, II of Mountain View, Bronson (Tiare) Teeples of Hilo and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Edward “Ed” Jacobs, 93, of Keaau, died on Oct. 1 at home. Born in Bremen, Germany, he was a retired welder specialist for The Garrett Corporation, now known as Honeywell, was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans). Visitation from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Keaau. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Victoria “Vicky” Jacobs; 2 siblings and numerous cousins and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo Branch.
Dr. Teresita Venus Pacurza, 88, of Keaau died Oct. 4 at home. Born in Abra, Philippines, she was a retired public health dentist in the Philippines and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Visitation from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo; (Eulogy) at 9 a.m., Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park at 12:30 p.m. Survived by children, Rachelle Calso of Keaau, Ronald Pacurza, Romeo II Pacurza, Romeo III Pacurza and Rhoda Arcena of Pilar, Abra, Philippines and eight grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
John Martin Roberts, 84, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 11 in Kailua-Kona. Born in Oakland, Calif., he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked as an owner of several restaurants. Private services to be held. Online condolences may be posted at www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by son, John (Lori) Roberts of Maple Valley, Wash.; daughters Lareen Roberts of Kaneohe and Jana (Gref) Myers of Eldorado Hills, Calif.; sister Hannah McDonald of Arlington, Va.; brother Sam Moore of Virginia and five grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary – Kona.
Thomas “Tommy” Takeji Sato, 76, of Hilo, and formerly of Keaau, died Sept. 30 at his home. Born in Honolulu, he was an accountant, orchid farmer and avid golfer. No services. Family requests no flowers and no koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Marian Sato of Hilo; siblings, Judy Omiya of Honolulu, William (Sue) Sato of Hawaii Kai, Florence (Dennis) Kawamata of Torrance, California; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.