Obituaries for March 16

Marks K. Auwae, 68, of Hilo died Jan. 8 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a Puna Geothermal Venture employee and U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. Survived by daughter, Noelani (Sagan Bartlett) Flannagin; brothers, Henry (Jerry) Auwae, Allen “Ipo” (Riva) Auwae and Charles Kalani Auwae; sisters, Maile Mauhili, Henrietta (Johnny) Miranda, Mary Leialoha and Charlotte (Bono) Keo; brother-in-law, Norman Kema; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.