Arillia Ann Ching, 78, of Kailua-Kona died Jan 8 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Wichita County, Texas, she was a bookkeeper for Parker Ranch. Private services at a later date. Survived by sons, Leroy (Missy) Ching Jr. of Kailua-Kona and Eric (Rena) Ching of Captain Cook; daughter, Jennifer Ching-Lopez of New York; six grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nira K.C. Kurihara, 85, of Hilo died Jan. 11 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Ookala, she was the retired owner of the former Sun Sun Lau restaurant and member of New Hope Hilo, Chinese Civic Association and Hawaii Island Adult Care. Visitation 3-5 p.m. Monday (Jan. 21) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 5 p.m. Graveside committal service and urn burial 11 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 22) at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire; no flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Jacquelyn Uemura, Marlene (Glenn) Nakaishi, Karen (Wesley) Suwa, Michelle (Timothy) Kitagawa and Stephanie (Donald) Gonzalez of Hilo; son, Harry (Carolyn) Kurihara of Honolulu; hanai daughter, Wanda (Daniel) Nakanelua of Wahiawa, Oahu; brothers, George (Yoko) Luke of San Diego and Ernest (Mamie) Luke of Honolulu; sisters, Florence Kim of California, Mary Chung of Honolulu and Julia Chun of Ewa Beach, Oahu; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
David Dongsup Lee, 92, of Hilo died Jan. 4 at home. Born in Korea, he was a retired chemist for the County of Hawaii. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Carolyn Lee and Donna (Phillip, Esq.) Carey of Hilo; Dr. Marsha (Dr. John Chappell) Lee of California; son, Daniel (Jung Hae) Lee of South Korea; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Karen (Kawate) Moyer, 72, of Hilo died Jan. 4 in Puyallup, Wash. She managed the former Kawate Seed Shop. Private scattering of her ashes and Larry Moyer’s ashes in Washington state. Condolences to: Laura Kamau, 1000 Front St. S., Unit 7, Issaquah, WA 98027. Survived by children, Laura Kamau, Robert Moyer and Caroline (Kyle) Hoke; seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Klontz Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Auburn, Wash.
Gordon R. Morse, 91, of Oakland, Neb., formerly of Volcano, died Jan. 9 in Oakland. Born in Honolulu, he was a reporter and photographer for the former Honolulu Advertiser, retired founder of Holo Holo Camper Van Rentals and U.S. Army veteran. Services pending at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu. Arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services, Oakland, Neb.
Loretta Kim Oi Park, 84, of Mountain View died Dec. 17 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired billing clerk for Clinical Labs of Hawaii and member of Hawaii County Retired Seniors Volunteer Program and Keaau Seniors Club. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Cheryl (Darrel) Rogers of North Bend, Wash., Lori (Henry) Navaja of Mililani, Oahu, and Lisa Park of Mountain View; sons, Michael Park of Hilo and Marvin Park of Mountain View; sister, Patricia Wong of Honolulu; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Terrence “Terry” Jun Tohara, 69, of Hawi died Dec. 21 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in North Kohala, he was a retired special education teacher, missionary at the Northern Indian Mission, caregiver and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 19) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward in Hawi. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Memorial service noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Lakeview Chapel, 155 W. 1600 S., Orem, UT 84058. Survived by mother, Carol Tohara of Hawi; wife, Judy Tohara of Hawi; sons, Keli (Christy) Tohara of Eagle Mountain, Utah, and Ryan Tohara of Salt Lake City; daughters, Ruth (David) Mullins of Orem, Utah, Naomi (Nicholas) Masina of South Jordan, Utah, Emma Tohara of Provo, Utah, and Catherine (Sione) Fonohema of Pleasant Grove, Utah; brothers, Ryan Tohara of Makiki, Oahu, John (Kaycee) Tohara of Hurricane, Utah, and Marshall (Linda) Tohara of Kailua-Kona; sister, Shari (Paul) Tohara of Ahualoa; 15 grandchildren; hanai children, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
