Randall Raynard Dudoit
Randall Raynard Dudoit, 66, of Naalehu died Dec. 18 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a carpenter, ranch hand and professional boxer. Services at a late date. Survived by wife, Pammy Dudoit; children, Randy Boy Alu, Pandalia (Mark Lazaar) Makuakane, Sabino “Bino” Makuakane and Keoni Kekoa (Erin Santos) Dudoit; mother, Rosita Esperago; siblings, Reuben Dudoit, Marcellus Dudoit Jr., Emma Dudoit Parham, Curtis Dudoit, Rosalind Dudoit Pegues, Manuel “Kalani” Dudoit, Sean Dudoit, Shane Dudoit, Landis Dudoit, Marroc Dudoit Kamai, Mannon Dudoit Kamai, Mandon Dudoit Kamai, Myndrene “Sachiko” Dudoit Kamai, Mahonn Dudoit Kamai and Mark Dudoit; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Euvonne Piilani Hao
Euvonne Piilani Hao, 58, of Honokaa died Sept. 16 at home. She was born in Kealakekua. Private services. Survived by brothers, David (Kelley) Hao of Kohala and Roman (Auhea) Hao of Waimea; sisters, Irene Hao of Ka‘u and Tracy Mae Hao of Kohala; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kazuo Kamei
Kazuo Kamei, 95, of Hilo died Nov. 24 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born in Pahala, he was a retired U.S. Department of Agriculture plant quarantine officer, member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Boy Scouts of America, and U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary offerings). Survived by son, Richard (Lily) Kamei of Honolulu; daughter, Sandra Taniguchi of Hilo; three grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Allan “Algy”
Takashi Okamura
Allan “Algy” Takashi Okamura, 79, of Hilo died Dec. 11 at home. Born in Hilo, he was retired from Isemoto Contracting Co., worked for the former H. Harada Contractor and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual or hunting attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Wendy
Escalona Okamura of Hilo; brother, Gerald (Maude)
Okamura of Carson, Calif.; sister, Mae Okamura of Honolulu; in-laws, Charlotte Fitzsimons of Baton Rouge, La., Daniel (Sue) Escalona of Pepeekeo, Sandra (Dr. Dennis) Sagawa of Hilo; an uncle, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John E. Ambagis
John E. Ambagis, 92, of Keaau died Jan. 2 at home. Born in New Haven, Conn., he was a retired psychotherapist specializing in children, police officer, world traveler and U.S. Navy Korean War-era veteran. Private services. Survived by wife, Mabel; sons, Johnny (Victoria) Ambagis, Kevin Ambagis, Jimmy (Regina) Ambagis, Joe (Cherisse) Ambagis, Jeffery (Chrissy) Ambagis and Stephen (Hilary) Ambagis; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Milton Gervin
“Shorty” Bertelmann
Milton Gervin “Shorty” Bertelmann, 78, of Kawaihae died Nov. 26 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was an original crew member of Hokule‘a‘s maiden voyage to Tahiti, leader and crew member of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, founder of Na Kalai Wa‘a Moku o Keawe, builder of the canoe Makali‘i, pwo-initiated Soauseraeg, student of Paliuw, and teacher of non-instrument, deep-sea navigation and wayfinding traditions, a status bestowed upon him by Rhaepinwoag Pius Mau Piailug and the people of Satawal. He was also a 91直播an homestead rancher and former employee of Bertelmann Inc. and Grace Pacific. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at family property near 64-740 Kahilu Rd. on 91直播an 91直播s Farm Lots in Waimea. Signs will be posted in Kuhio Village and on Mana Road. Celebration of life service and fellowship with ‘ohana to follow until 5 p.m. Aloha attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by wife, Sue Bertelmann of Kawaihae; son, Kainalu Bertelmann of Kawaihae; daughter, Bree Malia (Shayne) Bertelmann of Kalopa; sister, Lynda Bertelmann of Waimea; sisters-in-law, Delsa Bertelmann and Deedee Bertelmann of Waimea,Kathy Hau of Kahaluu; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gregory Martin Cook
Gregory Martin Cook, 62, of Laupahoehoe died Dec. 5 at home. He was born in Canton, Ohio. Services at a later date. Memorial donations to 91直播 Care Choices. Survived by siblings, Cecilia Adams of Honokaa, Paula (Brant) Dickey and Laurie (Scott) Dale of Laupahoehoe; numerous nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Charles “Charlie” Masao Sato
Charles “Charlie” Masao Sato, 82, of Pahoa died Oct. 27 in Las Vegas. Born in Pahala, he was retired from the former Trojan Lumber Co., a member of Puna Hongwanji Mission and Senior Young Buddhist Association, Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kai, Higashi Machi Kumiai and East 91直播 Hiroshima Kenjin Kai, an avid bowler and softball player. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Puna Hongwanji Mission, 16-492 Old Volcano Rd. in Keaau. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Marilyn Sato of Pahoa; children, Robin Sato of Hilo, Charles Sato Jr. of California and Alison (Eric Bihag) Sato of Hilo; brother, Ralph (Aida) Sato of Hilo; sisters, Mae (George) Nakamura and Janet Louis of California, Miriam (Ronald) Alcosiba of Pahala; brothers-in-law, Wayne (Sandra) Toma of Kaneohe, Oahu, Byron (Carol) Toma of Hilo and Wendell Toma of Pahoa; sister-in-law, Ann Toma of Hilo; nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Thelma Marianne Yanagida
Thelma Marianne Yanagida, 86, of Hilo died Nov. 29 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Pahala, she was a retired head custodian at Kaumana Elementary School. Visitation 5-6 p.m.Saturday (Jan. 17) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 6 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by sons, Akira Mark Yanagida of Hilo and Scott (Lynn) Yanagida of Seattle; daughter, Alice (Mark) Shigehara of Hilo; brother, Jacob (Virginia) Akana of California; sister-in-law, Tere Akana of Pahala; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
