Martin Brill
Martin Brill, 63, of Kailua-Kona died Oct. 8 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he has no known survivors. Family members may call Dodo Mortuary Kona at (808) 322-9592. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Cynthia “Cindy” L. Brown
Cynthia “Cindy” L. Brown, 68, of Keaau, died Jan. 4, 2026 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Minneapolis, she was a retired educational assistant at Keaau Elementary School and co-owner of Amazing Tours of 91直播. Celebration of life to be held in June. Survived by husband, Darrel Baring, a.k.a. Darrel Brown and Darrel Agpawa; daughters, Jolisa (John) Masters of Naalehu and Melissa (Aaron) Carvalho of California; son, Darrel (Ariel) Andrew Baring-Brown of Keaau; stepsons, Damien Baring and Bobby Baring of Keaau; stepdaughters, Darolee (Chris) Prewitt of Oahu and Dr. Tiffany (Larry) Cooper of Florida; 23 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Theresa Sharon Roxanna Lee Keahi‘aloa Kuamo‘o Moke-Becktel
Theresa Sharon Roxanna Lee Keahi‘aloa Kuamo‘o Moke-Becktel, 79, of Hilo, died on Dec. 10 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired teller for 91直播 National Bank, worked for the former Naniloa Hotel and Resorts and the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, was co-kumu hula for Hualani’s Hale Hula of Hilo and Kamakani O Ka Moku ‘Aina Hale Hula of Kona and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and its choir and Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Memorial service 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 31, at Hilo Meishoin, 97 Olona St. Celebration of life and pupus at noon. Lunch and entertainment 1-4 p.m. Survived by son, Christopher “Chris” Alexander Keoua (Janelle) Gomes of Keaau; stepson, Sean (Jennifer Soares) Becktel of Hilo; daughters, Christine Rose Paoakalani (Peniamina) “Peni” Gomes-Patu of Texas and Caren “Piena” Marie Napuaokalani Gomes of Oahu; six granchildren, four step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Herbert “Herb” Ray Murray
Herbert “Herb” Ray Murray, 92, of Oahu died Dec. 27 in Hilo. He was born in Fargo, Okla. Casual celebration of life 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in Kailua, Oahu. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Della Murray; daughters, Diane Wernet and Karen Jones; son, Michael Murray; four grandchildren and a great‑granddaughter. Arrangements by 91直播lani Memorial Park.
Mary Virginia Hanley Gray
Mary Virginia Hanley Gray, 94, of Hilo, died Jan. 18 at home. Born in El Paso, Texas, she was a retired librarian and teacher and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Delta Gamma Sorority. Private services held. Donations to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Maintenance Fund, P.O. Box 79, Papaikou, HI 96781 or 91直播 Care Choices, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by children, David (Janet) Gray, Janet (Matt) Murtha, Michael (Jacquelyn) Gray and Nancy (Dr. Harvey) Chong; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Brenda Lorraine Mikowychok
Brenda Lorraine Mikowychok, 68, of Keaau died Dec. 15. Born in Sumneytown, Pa., she was the owner of the former Brenda’s Big Island Travel, a licensed real estate agent with Big Island Brokers, avid cook and collector of anything neat or interesting. Survived by father, Frank Mikowychok; brothers, Michael, Mark and Frank. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Paul Shigeo Ogasawara
Paul Shigeo Ogasawara, 94, of Pahoa died Nov 24 at home. Born in Pahoa, he was the owner and mechanic of Paul’s Repair Service and member of Puna Hongwanji Mission and the former Puna Lions Club. Private services held. Survived by wife, Nui Ogasawara of Pahoa; son, Hardy (Jonalyn) Ogasawara of Hilo; daughter, Marcia (Thomas Schmal) Ogasawara of Houston; brother, Howard (Gail) Ogasawara of California; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Aurora “Auring”
Ansagay Miguel Wela
Aurora “Auring” Ansagay Miguel Wela, 71, of Hilo died Jan. 6 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in the Philippines. She was a presser for the former Hilo Quality Cleaners and packer at Rainbow Tropical Flowers. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 3) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by caregiver and grandson, Kepa Varios-Kekaualua; son, Agrifino (Kimberlynn Tavares) Varios Jr. of Papaaloa; daughters, Eliza (Robert Jr.) Waltjen of Hilo and Wendy (Shane “Smitty” Smith) Varios of Hilo; sisters, Estrella (Benjamin) Fernandez of Honokaa, Lydia (Robert) Smith of Kauai and Norma Ventura of Honokaa; brother, Jose (Leslie) Miguel Jr. of Honokaa; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
