Sherry Mae Andrews
Sherry Mae Andrews, 80, of Kailua-Kona died April 12 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale. Born in Hilo, she was a business owner, devoted wife and Aunty Sherry to many that knew her. A celebration of life service will be held at noon on June 28 at Waiohinu Park in Ka‘u. Casual attire. Flowers and lei welcome. Survived by husband, Irwin Andrews of Hilo; daughters, Ashely (Kalima Victor-Kailianu) Andrews of Kailua-Kona, Tanya Andrews of Hilo; brother, Gene (Mela) Akamu of Kona; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Kona.
Lillian Tsuyako Aratani
Lillian Tsuyako Aratani, 102, of Hilo died Jan. 27 at home. Born in Naalehu, she was a retired cafeteria cook with Ka‘u High School and was a member of the Pahala Hongwanji Mission Kyodan and Buddhist Women’s Association. Visitation 11 a.m. – noon Saturday, May 23, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Memorial service at noon. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughter, Jan (Clyde) Takimoto of Arizona; sons, Donna (Haddon) Wong Yuen and Guy Aratani of Hilo, Dale (Gail) Aratani of Honolulu; sister, Terue Sumida of Hilo; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo.
Gloria “Glory” Christine
Foster (Osbloom)
Gloria “Glory” Christine Foster (Osbloom), 94, of Kailua-Kona died on April 13 at home. Born in St. Paul, Minn., she moved to San Diego, Calif., where she worked for Ma Bell until retirement when she went on to attend San Diego State University to earn her MFA in poetry, and after graduation, began teaching at the college and local high schools. Celebration of life at 1 p.m. today at her home in Kailua-Kona. Survived by son William “Bill” Foster, grandchildren Kellen Foster and Alyssa Caudill, sister Joan William, great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by West 91直播 Cremation Services.
Robert Franklin Karp Sr.
Robert Franklin Karp Sr., 93, of Hilo died May 11 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He served in the Air Force, worked as an administrator for Macadamia Nut Orchids L.P., and was a member of The Korean War Veterans Association and Jolly Riders Motorcycle Club. Private Services Held. Survived by son, Robert (Claudia) Franklin Karp Jr.; daughter, Teten Karp; brother, Leroy (Anita) Karp; and sisters, Marilyn Early, Jane Broy, and Lois Mimick; and 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and numerous cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Ceriaco “Tac” Tacderan, Jr.
Ceriaco “Tac” Tacderan, Jr., 90, of Waikoloa, and formerly of Hilo, died April 12 at home. Born in Hilo, he was the general manager of Beneficial Finance for 22 years before retiring as a salesperson with the former 91直播 Motors, and was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation also 8-9 a.m. Thursday, May 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at the 91直播lani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Arlene Ethel Medallia Tacderan of Waikoloa; son, Darryl Neil Tacderan of Waikoloa; daughter, Cerilene “Ceri” Tacderan Copeland of Kailua-Kona; sister, Dolores “Dolly” Taylor of Aiea; two grandchildren, Christopher Keale Tacderan Copeland and Alena Elizabeth Copeland; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. – Hilo.
Coleen Kazuko Taylor
Coleen Kazuko Taylor, 75, of Kailua-Kona died May 4 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Paauilo, she was a social worker for the State of 91直播. Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 31, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo; memorial service begins at 11:30 a.m. Live stream will be available on www.dodomortuary.com. The family requests casual attire, and no koden (monetary gifts) or flowers. Survived by husband, Charles Taylor of Kailua-Kona and sister, Karen Moriyama of Aiea, Oahu; nieces, nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Kona.
