Philip J. Barnes
Dr. Philip J. Barnes, 80, of Hilo died Jan. 19. Born in Indianapolis, he graduated
from Cathedral High School, earned his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University, master’s degree from Indiana University and two doctoral degrees from the University of Miami, was an educator for 30 years and was past county chair of the Moku Loa group of the Sierra Club, past 91直播 county chair of the Democratic Party and member of the 91直播an Historical Society. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife Diane Fournier, of Hilo; daughter Brooke Barnes and one grandson of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers John Barnes (Kelly) of Verona, Wisc. and Bill Barnes (Lucy) of Sioux Falls, S.D. and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by 91直播lani Memorial Park and Crematory.
Jean Yoshino Fujioka
Jean Yoshino Fujioka, 96, of Hilo died Jan. 10 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans 91直播. Born in Pahala, she was a retired baker and cook at Ka‘u High School and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Private services held. Family requests no flowers and no koden (monetary gifts). She was preceded in death by her son Wayne Fujioka. Survived by children, Joyce (Andrew) Iwashita of Hilo, Bert (Lee Seki) of Maui, Lani (Derek) Shigematsu of Hilo, Neal (Lorna) Fujioka of Mountain View, Katy (Vernon) Ferreira of Hilo; daughter-in-law, Gaylien Fujioka of Pahala; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Elizabeth “Kalei”
Kainoa Kupuna Losa
Elizabeth “Kalei” Kainoa Kupuna Losa, 89, of Hilo, died Dec. 27. Born in Hilea, Ka’u, she was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, established the 91直播an Cultural Club in San Francisco, Calif. and worked with Native Americans. Celebration of life with luncheon from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, 326 Desha Ave., Hilo. Online condolences: www.dignitymemorial.com. Survived by sons, Robert L. Flores of California, Raymond L. Flores of Hilo, Richard L. Flores of California, Roland L. Flores of California, and Reuben L. Flores of California; sisters, Salome Lily Lerma of Hilo, Marcelina Gumapac of Honolulu and Emmaline Villanueva of Honolulu; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo.
James Nobuo Nakata
James Nobuo Nakata, 84, of Ookala died Dec. 21 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Paauhau, he was retired from the County of 91直播 Department of Parks and Recreation as a maintenance worker. Private services. No flowers. No koden (monetary offerings). Online condolences at www.dodomortuary.com. Survived by brother, Katsuichi Nakata of Honolulu; sister, Jo Ann (Rodney) Kinoshita of Papaaloa; a nephew, niece, and numerous cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Eileen Puanani Pomroy
Eileen Puanani Pomroy, 55, of Mountain View died Jan. 15. Born in Honolulu and raised in ‘Ewa Beach, she was the owner and operator of Eileen Pomroy Care 91直播 in Mountain View. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by husband, Lenny Pomroy; children, Shawnee Pomroy (Chance Agpoon), Kona Pomroy (Sarah Lips), and Kiliona Pomroy and 3 grandchildren. Arrangements by 91直播lani Memorial Park and Crematory.
Royden Tatsuo Mizuno
Royden Tatsuo Mizuno, 81, of Hilo died Dec. 27 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans 91直播 in Hilo. Born in Olaa, he was retired as a custodian from the University of 91直播 at Hilo, a private investigator for the Law Offices of Ian Mattoch, a member of the Rock and Roll Motorcycle Club of Hilo and a United States Army veteran. Private services held. No flowers. No Koden (monetary offerings). Online condolences at www.dodomortuary.com. Survived by companion, Norma Bugado of Hilo; daughter, Shellie Mizuno of Hilo; sisters, Adeline Fujisawa of Hilo, Minerva (Stanley) Fujisawa of Hilo, and Margaret (Randall) LaRiviere of Honolulu; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
