Joanne Fleener Coon
Joanne Fleener Coon, 90, of Waimea died Jan. 8 at Regency at Hualalai. Born in Waipahu, Oahu, she was a homemaker and member of St. James Episcopal Church. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 14) at Saint James Episcopal Church in Waimea. Casual attire. Survived by children, Deborah Hall of Waimea, Paul (Diane) Coon of Redmond, Ore., Karen Coon of Happy Valley, Ore., and Kathryn (John) Cross of Hakalau; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Louisa Maria Gulod
Louisa Maria Gulod, 67, of Hilo died Jan. 22, 2026. Born in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, she was a pastor at Family Life Hilo and alumna of the University of 91直播 at Hilo. Celebration of life 3:30 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 10) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Survived by husband, Rob; sons, Texter and Vester; siblings, Thomas, Ignathia, Jane and Agnes; grandchildren; cousins, uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Guillermo “Gilly” Lambayan
Guillermo “Gilly” Lambayan, 87, of Hilo died Jan. 20 at home. Born in Punene, Maui, he was retired from Young Brothers Ltd., a founding member of Ohana Lehua Bonsai Club, member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, veteran of U.S. Army National Guard and Reserve and 1957 graduate of Farrington High School. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 11) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Urn committal service 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at 91直播lani Memorial Park. Survived by sister, Juanita Highsmith of New Jersey; daughters, Anazette (Glen) Pasion of Kapolei, Oahu, Tammy (Craig) Lambayan-Schwartz of Washington state, Lorna Lee of Hilo and Jenny (John) Northern-Taylor of Mililani, Oahu; stepson, Carl (Sodsai) Andaya of Long Beach, Calif.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gustavus “Gus” Morante
Gustavus “Gus” Morante, 66, of Hilo, died Jan. 19 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born at Tripler Army Medical Center, he was a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant and truck driver for Mihara Transfer. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Survived by children, Hana (Mahealani) Morante, Roseanna (Anthony Delaries) Morante, Megan (David Cassidy Jr.) Morante, Travis (Sheena Pinnow) Morante, Dione Hess, Dawn Hess, Zhonna (Bubba) Nobriga-Soares, Zasha Nobriga, Sheena (Kenneth) Simons, Tarcel Lewis and Daniel Lewis; brothers, Clayton (Pauline) Morante, Manuel (Kim) Morante and Ronnie (Shannon) Morante; sister, Pamela Morante; 33 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ross Raymond Taylor Jr.
Ross Raymond Taylor Jr., 72, of Hilo, formerly of Honaunau, died Dec 25 at home. He was retired from Grace Pacific, a member of the Operating Engineers Local 3 union, and enjoyed playing pool and spoiling his family and two dogs. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 14) at Kawaiaha’o Church, 957 Punchbowl St. in Honolulu. Survived by children, Jennifer Lee Sniffen, Shyla Kanani Taylor, Ross Kuili-Lokahi Taylor, Jennifer Gomez and Leimomi Ryan Proue-Taylor; brothers, Gregory, Patrick and Abraham; 13 grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary and Aloha Mortuary.
Sueko Onishi Yorita
Sueko Onishi Yorita, 92, of Hilo died Jan. 3 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Papaikou, she was the retired secretary and treasurer for the former Yorita Brothers Painting Contractors Inc. and member of Nichiren Shoshu. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 14) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life will begin at 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Survived by children, Evelyn Kishimoto, Nancy (Howard) Kelly and Gerald Yorita of Hilo; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
