Emi “Emiko” Kobayashi
Emi “Emiko” Kobayashi, 97, of Hilo died Jan. 18 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Ookala, she was a homemaker and a member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Waiakea Houselots (Upper) Kumiai. Private services held. Survived by sons, Owen Kobayashi of Honolulu, Hugh (Dorine) Kobayashi and Wade Kobayashi of Hilo; daughters, Beryl (Harding Jr.) Parrilla and Fay (Gregory) Rapozo of Hilo; brothers, Tall Miura of Hilo, Daniel (Louise) Miura of Honolulu, Evan (Janis) Miura and Eli Miura of Hilo; sisters, Mildred Tsuruda of Honolulu, June Savella of Hilo and Lily (Solomon Jr.) Malani of Laupahoehoe; sisters-in-law, Nancy Miura, Ethel Miura and Nobuko Goto of Honolulu; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
DeEtte Pi‘ikeaOPi‘ilani Stevens Loa
DeEtte Pi‘ikeaOPi‘ilani Stevens Loa, 75, of Kona died Sep. 15 in Kona. Born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, she was a retired preschool teacher and Kamehameha Schools Class of 1968 alumna. Visitation 9-10 a.m. at the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kailua-Kona. Service at 10 a.m. Celebration of life to follow at Kahaluu Beach Park. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sons, Kenneth “Skip” Loa of Kalaoa, Jason Loa of Kailua-Kona and David (Leinani) Loa of Honaunau; daughter, Kea Loa of Kalaoa; brother, Richard Stevens of Hilo; brother-in-law, John Loa of Kaneohe, Oahu; sisters-in-law, Doris McFadzen of Auckland, New Zealand, Jerileah Loa and Willa Loa of Honolulu; 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; hanai brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, children and grandchildren. Arrangements by 91直播lani Memorial Park.
William A. Ma‘e Jr
William A. Ma‘e Jr., 90 of California, formerly of Hilo, died Sep. 15, 2025, in California. Born in Hilo, he worked at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport and was a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant. Graveside service with military honors noon Monday (Mar. 2) at East 91直播 Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Survived by wife, Jil Ma’e; daughter, Lanette; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Karen Keonaona Pupuhi
Karen Keonaona Pupuhi, 73, of Hilo died Jan. 27. She was born in Opihikao. Funeral service 9 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 14, at Waikane Congregational Church on Oahu. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by husband, Billy; sons, Kevin (Mel), Kyle (Lora) and Kanamu; siblings; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by 91直播lani Memorial Park.
Henry “Hanale”
Coulson Salazar
Henry “Hanale” Coulson Salazar, 83, of Honokaa died Oct. 18, 2025, at home. He was retired from retired from International Union of Operating Engineers Local 3, a U.S. Navy veteran, member of Honokaa Senior Citizens and past member of Honokaa softball teams Hamakua Coast, Pohaku 3 and Now and Again. Celebration of life 9 a.m. Saturday (Mar. 7) at Bannister Ranch. Internment noon Monday, Mar. 9, at West 91直播 Veterans Cemetery in Kailua-Kona. Survived by wife, Virginia P. “Sweetheart” Salazar of Honokaa; sons, Henry K. (Verna) Salazar of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Frank K. (Shrue) Salazar and Mario K. Salazar of California, Ronald K. Bannister of Honokaa, Clinton V. Moore of Lanai and Kekaikuihala C.W. Salazar of Honokaa; daughters, Tessa (Lance) Cazimero of Hawi, Tanya P. Bannister of Honokaa, Helena K. Salazar of Honolulu and Kahikikalaokalani S.E. (James) Cabadol of Wahiawa, Oahu; sister, Owana Salazar of Hilo; brother, Michael Salazar of Hilo; 24 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Ronald Keith Atwater
Ronald Keith Atwater, 68, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 2, 2025 at Kona Community Hospital. Surviving family members are asked to contact Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona at (808) 334-0009.
Hale “Hama” Haruto Hamada
Hale “Hama” Haruto Hamada, 82, of Kapolei, Oahu, formerly of Captain Cook, died Feb. 8 at home. Born in Kohala, 91直播, he was a retired switching technician, installer/repairman, and lineman for the former 91直播an Telephone Co. Celebration of life noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 18 at the Bragalone residence in Holualoa. To attend, RSVP by text to (808) 464-1534 with your first and last name and person count. Survived by daughters, Shari Bragalone of Holualoa, Teri (Neal) Matsumura of Captain Cook and Winter (Billy Sookla) Hamada of Kapolei; sister Jewel (Bill) Carnett of Waimea; two grandsons; in-laws, cousins, nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Oahu Mortuary.
Satsuko Matsuoka
Satsuko Matsuoka, 95, of Middle Keei died Jan. 16, at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Hilo, she was a retired salesclerk for Ben Franklin Store. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by sons, Stanley Matsuoka of Sacramento, Calif., and Chad (Edith) Matsuoka of Middle Keei; daughters, Adele (Alec Prowess) Matsuoka of Arizona and Janet (Frank Darwin) O’Callaghan of Kealakekua; brother, John Ota of Hilo; sister, Karen Oda of Honolulu; 19 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mary Aderton Prange
Mary Aderton Prange, 96, of Keaau died Feb. 19 at home. Born in Jerseyville, Ill., she was a teacher and held a real estate license, but dedicated most of her life to being a mother. Private service. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by son, William Prange; daughters Sarah Prange and Kathryn Rozier; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
