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Eva Emiko Hirano

Eva Emiko Hirano, 96, of Hilo died Jan. 31 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. Born in Medford, Ore., she was a retired secretary for the former 91直播an Equipment Co. and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by daughter, Wendy Kojiro of Hilo; sisters, Jean Yamada of California and Nancy Kikuchi of Oahu; two grandchildren and a great-grandson; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

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Jeanette Aiko Teshima

Jeanette Aiko Teshima, 81, of Hilo died Feb. 16 at home. Born in Laupahoehoe, she was the retired proprietor for the former Fashion House. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by fiancé, Larry N. Nagata of Hilo; son, Lon (Karen) Teshima of Arizona; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren;

Dennis Tatsuji Iwaoka

Dennis Tatsuji Iwaoka, 78, of Hilo died Feb. 15 at home. Born in he was a retired glazier for Honolulu Glass Co., member of Hilo Hooganji Mission, fisherman and U.S. Air Force Vietnam-era veteran. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by wife, Sandra Iwaoka of Hilo; daughters, Allison Iwaoka of Washington state and Dana (Colby) Hirano of Hilo; brothers, Clayton Iwaoka and Harris (Cathy) Iwaoka of Hilo; a grandchild; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Sharon Sue Kadota

Sharon Sue Kadota, 75, of Hilo died Jan. 23 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired customer service representative at American Savings Bank. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by husband, Thomas “JR” Kadota Jr. of Hilo; children, Ryan Kadota of Hilo, Stacy (Chris Hertel) Kadota of Colorado and Chelsey (Corey) Nakashima of Honolulu; sister, Linda Ann Koreyasu of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Dale Kadota and Roy Kadota of Hilo; four grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Anthony “Hunter” Vitus Silva Jr.

Anthony “Hunter” Vitus Silva Jr., 68, of Mountain View died Feb. 21 at home. He was a retired landscaper and National Rifle Association life member. Gelebration of life noon Saturday, March 28, at 18-1219 Orchid Pl. in Mountain View. Survived by wife, Paula Silva; sons, Anthony Keoni Silva, Shane Kapua Silva and Shaun Kalani Silva; daughters, Stephanie Kuulei Sprinkel and Sabrina Leialoha (Isaac) Imoto; sisters, Charmaine Julliard, Cheryl Keliipio and Evlyn Macalino; 29 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

a niece and a nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Lillie Yuriko Tsuchiya

Lillie Yuriko Tsuchiya, 93, of Hilo died Jan. 13 at home. Born in Papaikou, she was a retired secretary at Waiakea High School and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Kyodan and Buddhist Women’s Association, 91直播 Government Employees Association Retirees, Retired Senior Volunteer Program Pomaikai, Professional Secretaries International, East 91直播 Hiroshima Kenjin Kai, Yamanashi Kenjin Kai, Japanese Community Association of 91直播 and 91直播 Japanese Center. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Sunday, March 8 at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Temple, 398 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 4 p.m. Casual attire. Online condolences: dodomortuary.com. Survived by son, Burt (Amy) Tsuchiya of Hilo; sisters, Yasuko “Jean” Yanaga of Aiea and Lucille Takemoto of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Toshi Miura of Hilo and James Burkhart of San Jose, Calif.; two grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.