Wendy “Niki” Maile Lani Akau, 57, of Waikoloa died Nov.23 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honokaa, she was a sales associate with The Tobacco Shop in Hilo. Private services at a later date. Survived by son, Daniel Valente-Akau of North Dakota; daughters, Whitney (Isaiah Stevens) Akau of Waimea and Jayslynn (Kaimana Brighter) Johnson of Hilo; hanai mother, Sandi “Aunty Mommy” Anthony of Keaau; hanai daughter, Macy (Ty Naauao-Furtado) Furtado of Hilo; hanai son, Keone Adolph of Hilo; 13 grandchildren; brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Taupale Alo Fuiava, 94, of Hilo died on Nov. 18 at home. Born in American Samoa, she was a homemaker. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Heritage Christian Fellowship, 165 E. Kawili St. in Hilo. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Oahu services Friday, Dec. 19, at First Samoan Full Gospel Pentecostal Church, 3814 Salt Lake Blvd., Honolulu. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by children, Vaimaila (Matalau) Iosua of Hilo, Moses (Carol) Fuiava of Seattle, Tina (Seaula Sr.) Tupai of Hilo, Fogatia (Ruta) Fuiava of Honolulu, Arona Fuiava of Hilo, Diana (Derek Ho) Fuiava of Bay Point, Calif., and Enosa (Sheri) Fuiava of Honolulu; 28 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Adam Michael Miller, 59, of Kapaau died Nov. 22 in Kapaau. Born in San Francisco, he was a commercial painter and professional drummer. Celebration of life 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Hapuna Beach Park. Boogie board swim out optional. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by mother, Linda (Michael) Rayner of Roseburg, Ore.; brothers, Jared Perkins of Roseburg, Derek Markstein of California and Ralph Tashjian of Chicago; sisters, Antje Gerstung of Spain, Tanja Gerstung of California and Faye Mitchell of Waimea; two aunts; hanai family. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Virginia “Rusty” McMillan, 84 of Hawaiian Paradise Park, died Nov. 27 at home. Born in San Francisco, she was a retired executive secretary for the vice president of Intel Corp. Memorial services at a later date. Survived by husband, Michael McMillan of Hawaiian Paradise Park; son, Charles Boehnke of Newport, N.C. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Richard Godfrey Nims, 74 of Pepeekeo died Oct. 21. Surviving relatives are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary at (808) 935-8445.
Cleo Annette Ornellas 65, of Hilo died Nov. 21 at home. She was born in Hilo. Memorial service 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at Homelani Memorial Park Chapel. Lunch provided. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by partner, Russell Omija; daughter, Krystel (Matthew) Dye; sons, Steven Mata and Kodey Mata; sisters, Dale Lucas and Lynda Panem; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Cresencio S. Sapla, 80, of Hilo died Nov. 13 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He was a laborer for Hawaii Sugar Planters’ Association, groundskeeper for Prince Kuhio Plaza, retired groundskeeper for Aston Shores of Waikoloa, papaya and ginger farmer, certified nursing assistant ans member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8-9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Helen Sapla of Hilo; sons, Jingle Stephen Sapla of Washington and Zalde Eric (Michelle) Sapla of Washington; a grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tatsumi Sato, 91, of Kealakekua died Nov. 3 in Honokaa. Born in Kahaluu, Hawaii, he was a retired Hawaii County Police captain. Private services. Survived by wife, Annette Sato of Kainaliu; sons, Rian (Corinne) Sato and Todd “Pepper” Sato of Kona; brother, Shinobu (Joan) Sato of Kaneohe, Oahu; sister, Fumiko Carpenter of Kaneohe; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.