Mary Jane May, 69, of Pahoa died June 13 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Surviving family members are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary at (808) 935-8445.

Monica Joyce DeCosta, 62, of Honomu, died Jan. 12 at the former Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a sales associate for Lowe’s. Celebration of life gathering 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday (June 29) at Kolekole Beach Park. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by husband, Victor K. DeCosta of Honomu; son, Blaine (Danielle White) Faris III of Honomu; sisters, Sandra (Ronald) Konanui of Honomu and Sharon (Robert) Ariel of Pepeekeo; brother, Wayne (Tina) Mattos Sr. of Honokaa; a granddaughter; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Kenneth Takeo “Bosho” Komatsu, 82, of Hilo, died May 30 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was retired state Department of Health vector control inspector and a food preparation instructor for the Peace Corps. Private services were held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Leatrice Komatsu of Hilo; son, Marc (Christopher) Komatsu of Las Vegas; brother, Donald Komatsu of Hilo; sister-in-law, Sandra (Aaron) Hirano of Hilo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lance Paul Larsen, 70, of Mountain View died May 17 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a mechanic and Hawaiian patriot. Celebration of life 4-7 p.m. Sunday (June 23) at 455 Kihapai St., Kailua, Oahu. Survived by, children, Lance Paul Larsen Jr. and Michelle Kuulei Davis of Honolulu; mother, Claire J. Vega of Kailua, Oahu; siblings, Cynthia R. Larsen-Dias of Kailua, Oahu, Roxann J. Larsen-Lee of Waimanalo, Oahu, and David M. Larsen of Honolulu; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Michael “Mr. Bartelt” ”Mr. Mike” R. Bartelt, 75, of Mountain View died June 3 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a food service manager at Waiakea Elementary, Intermediate and High and Mountain View Elementary schools, operated a used bookstore in Hilo and retired from the Hawaii Air National Guard and was a Vietnam War veteran. Private services and scattering of ashes at a later date. Condolences and memories to: Margaret A. Bartelt, P.O. Box 425, Kurtistown, HI 96760. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by former wife of 51 years, Margaret A. Bartelt; brothers, David Bartelt, Bill Bartelt, Tom (Peggy) Bartelt, Andy Bartelt and Jeffrey Bartelt; sisters, Julie (Mark) Daniels and Marie Rivera; sisters-in-law Jean (Robert) Hruska and Joyce (Bob) Luckow; brothers-in-law Fred (Marilyn) VanHandel and Luke (Ellen) VanHandel; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Sheila Brown Clark, 89, of Mountain View died May 3 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a graduate of Hilo High School, a previous treasurer at Lihu‘e Union Church, docent for Pacific Tsunami Museum and distributor of NeoLife products. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Hilo Yacht Club. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Heather (D. Douglas Johnson) Leina‘ala Johnson of Anchorage, Alaska; daughter-in-law, Kathleen “Katty” Ann Clark of Mercer Island, Wash.; son-in-law, Brian Michael Alexander of Florence, Ore.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Daniel R. Andrade, Jr., 77, of Hilo died May 31 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired house painter and owner of Danny’s Home Painting, a 1965 graduate of St. Joseph High School, former police officer in Honolulu and the Big Island, and U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran. Private services held. Survived by wife, Linda Andrade of Hilo; son, Jeffrey Andrade of Pahoa; brother, Terrance (Tanya) Andrade of Idaho; brother-in-law, Douglas Wood of San Antonio; sister-in-law, Claire Bordner of Hilo; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Ronnie Marcelo Aurello, 60, of Paauilo died May 31 at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honokaa, he was the banquet lead houseman at The Westin Hapuna Beach Hotel, banquet porter at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and brittle maker for Hawaiian Holiday Macadamia Nut. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday (June 22) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Service to follow. Survived by wife, Janette (Gonsalves) Aurello of Paauilo; son, Ronson Aurello of Paauilo; daughter, Ashley (Harry) Yim of Maryland; brothers, Rodney (JoAnn) Aurello of Hilo, Randal (Karen) Aurello of Bartlett, Tenn., Ryan (Charmaine) Aurello and Roland (Angelina Agustin) Aurello of Paauilo; sisters, Rosita Nagun of Waikoloa and Rosalinda (Clive) Kidani of Paauilo; mother-in-law, Eleanor Gonsalves of Hilo; brothers-in-law, James “Gonzo” Gonsalves of Paauilo, Jaime (Eileen) Iwasaki of Papaaloa, Jarrett (Pua) Gonzalves Sr. of Louisville, Ky., and Darren (Christina) Gonsalves of Virginia; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Lynn (Elmer) Gonsalves-Tabudlo of Waimea, Shariann (Kui Dela Cruz) Gonsalves of Honokaa and Trisha (Brad) Gaston of Hilo; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Maryjane (Paulino) Kalani, 82, of Hilo died May 28 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and member of New Hope – Hilo. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday, June 21, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by children, Laura Pascubillo of Oahu, Marilyn (David) Nascimento of Pahoa, Barbara Fernandez of Modesto, Calif., and James (Frances) Barley of Hilo; sisters, Marilyn (Johnson) Kalawe of Pahoa and Frances Moreno of Hilo; stepsisters, Loraine Reddick of Hilo, Gladys Meyers of Pahoa and Madeline Silva of Keaau; 13 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

William Ku‘ulei Townsend, 87, of Hilo died April 6 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a steel and construction contractor, who starrted his career at Pacific Welding and Machine Works, a family business, and managed various projects renovating and repurposing buildings in Hawaii and California. In retirement, he enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Onekahakaha Beach Park, Pavilions No. 2 and 3. Scattering of ashes 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Keauhou Harbor in Kona. Survived by sons, George Puni (Barbara) Townsend, Timothy (Leonora) Walsh and Michael (Sue Swanson) Walsh; daughter, Sharon (Robert) Alapai; brother-in-law, Agenhart Ellis; sisters, Ululani (Hagi) Young, Marion (Billy) Makaimoku, Charlotte (Ted Lazaga) Townsend and Marcy (Richard) Marchan; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Stanley Sumio Kaku, 77, of Kealakekua died April 14 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired PBX switcher for the former Hawaiian Telephone Co. and U.S. Army veteran. Private services. No flowers or koden. Survived by wife, Julie Ann Kaku of Kealakekua; sisters, Jean Murata and Lenora (Bill) Kelley of Honolulu, Lilly Ushiroda of Kealakekua; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Shimomi “Violet” Araujo, 98, of Hilo died June 3 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Waiakea Mill, Hilo, she was a retired seamstress for the former Shimomi’s Garment Factory and the former Kamehameha Garments, and member of Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Lanakila FCE, aka Hilo Association for Family and Community Education. Visitation 1-3 p.m. Sunday (June 16) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 3 p.m. Cremation to follow. Visitation and celebration of life also 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 162 Kapiolani St. Interment at a later date. Survived by daughter, Elizabeth (Roger) Toledo of Hilo; son, Clayton B. (Terri Saito) Araujo of Hilo; daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Araujo of San Antonio; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lynette Noelani Auna, 63, of Keaukaha died May 29. Born in Hilo, she was a probation officer, teacher, business owner, counselor and political aide, Hilo High School Class of 1979 alumna, graduate of Hawaii Community College and Pathway Connect and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Keaukaha Ward. Visitation 8-10:30 a.m. Friday (June 14) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave.. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial tp at the Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by husband, Aubrey Auna of Hilo; sons, Aaron (Jackie) Auna and Marcus Auna of Hilo; daughter, Jacelyn Auna of Hilo; mother, Roselani Napeahi of Hilo; brother, Joseph (Wanda) Napeahi of Kahuku; sisters, Terri Napeahi, Laures Napeahi-Ulep and LaCher (Eric) Napeahi of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Aley (Danelle) Auna of Kailua-Kona and Ahlberg (Tia) Auna of San Antonio; sisters-in-law, Adrienne (Sam) Thomas of Hilo, Allyce TeNgaio of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Althea (Fia) Neria of Salt Lake City; three grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Luisa Guerrero Paguirigan, 92, of Keaau died May 19 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a retired sorter for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Annak Ti Batac Association of Hawaii. Private services held. Survived by brother, Camilo (Gloria) Guerrero of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Miriam Dublada of Hilo, Josenia Guerrero of Paauilo, Nenita Guerrero of Keaau, Magdalena Bumanglag of Hilo and Lydia Paguirigan of Kona; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Corazon “Connie” Pascua, 86, of Hilo died April 30 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Kealakekua, she was a bartender and worked at numerous establishments including Hilo Hotel, Henri’s on Kapiolani, Green Door, Ken’s Pancake House and Hale Inu, an avid bowler and bowled in the Tuesday night and Wednesday morning leagues at Hilo Lanes. Visitation 5:30-6 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Darren Pascua of Keaau and Ivan (Shawna) Imai of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Jody (Benny) Palisbo of Keaau and Allison DeGuzman of Hilo; brothers, Asterio “Terry” (Ruth) Canda of Pahoa, Ronald (Valerie) Rillon of Reno, Nev., and Francisco “Cisco” (Renee) Rillon of Waimanalo, Oahu; sisters Sandra Silvis of Roseville, Minn., and Bernadette “Bernie” (Daniel “Hoss” Alvarez) Canda of Kailua-Kona; daughter-in-law Carolyn Pascua of Fredericksburg, Va.; brother-in-law Robert Naiga Sr. of Pahoa; sister-in-law Carmen Canda of Keaau; 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Jill Akemi Bonga, 64, of Hilo died May 13 at home. Born in Hilo, she was an educational assistant at Kaumana Elementary School. Private services held. Survived by children, Jacy Cunningham and Cy (Angela) Cunningham; mother, Lei Kakugawa of Hilo; sisters, Ann (Keith) Fernandez of Anchorage, Alaska, and Lynn Kakugawa of Waimea; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Michael “Merks” Stephen Kobayashi, 75, of Hilo died April 14 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Hawaii County rescue firefighter, U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient and member of Lincoln Wreckers Athletic Club. Visitation 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 4 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by children, Michelle “Michi” Kobayashi, Liane (Don) Yokoyama, Breeani (Keawe Kualii) Kobayashi and Bronson (Alaina Villatora) Kobayashi of Hilo, Brock (Shoshanna) Kobayashi of Torrance, Calif., Tiarre Kobayashi of Hilo; brothers, Terrill (Gail) Harrison and Thomas (Elaine Nakatani) Harrison of Hilo; 10 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.