Craig Andres, 47, of Hilo, died April 22 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a building maintenance worker for the Hawaii Community College. Visitation 10-11:30 am Sunday, June 11, at the Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 11:30 am. She is survived by her partner, Kehaulani Abril of Hilo; children, Keelen Adres, Kayla Andres and Aaliyah Kahaloa-Young of Hilo; sunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Alexis U’ilani “Lani” (Ah Mow) Beamer, 71, of Waimea, died May 3 at her home. Born in Honolulu, she was a stay-at-home mom, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 9-11:30 am Friday, June 16, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimea Chapel. Celebration of Life at 11:30 am Burial will follow in the Waimea Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Diamond “Dime” (Luisa Epenesa) Beamer of Kona, Emerald “Makala” Beamer (Guy) Matsuyama of Kaumana, Angela “Angie” Puhukoa Beamer Barros and Courtney “U’i” U’ilani Beamer of Waimea; brother, Walter K. “Junior” (Joyce) Ah Mow Jr. of St. Louis; sisters, Lydia “Lei” Ha’o of Nanakuli, Oahu, Nylahmae “Iwa” Freitas of Arizona, and Audrey “Moana” Vegas of Nanakuli; brother-in-law, David K. Beamer of Waimea; sister-in-law, Leslie Tanaka of Waimea; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sadako Iyo, 91, of Hilo, died on February 15. Born Captain Cook, she was a retired senior cashier at the former Food Fair Supermarket and a member of Hawaii Ballroom Dance. She is survived by her sons, Myles Iyo and Dennis Iyo; daughters, Joycelyn Iyo and Christine (Jason) Gushiken; brothers, Lloyd Hiraoka and Isami Hiraoka; sisters, Yukiko H. Sewake and Yuriko H. Higa; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Chong Tom Poy, also known as Tom Poy Jr., 96, of Laupahoehoe, died May 21 at his home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired crane operator for the former Hamakua Sugar Co., long-time president of ILWU Unit 1106, president of the Laupahoehoe Pensioners Club, member of the North Hilo Community Council, the Hawaiian Civic Club of Laupahoehoe and US Marine Corps veteran visits from 8-10 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service at 10 am Graveside service with military honors at noon at the East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. The burial will follow. He is survived by his wife, Leonie Kawaihona (Laeha) Poy; children, Sui Sin (Jerry) Coloma, Kam Ling (Glen) Alatan, Mei Ling (Gilbert) Bailado, Tom Chong (Bellia) Poy, Yuk Ling (Bernard) Adams and Sui Ling Poy; sister, Leilani brothers; sister-in-law, Eleanor Laeha; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
Mathilda Margaret Kamalu Salinas, 80, of Kailua-Kona, died May 22 at her home. Born on Molokai, she was a retired teacher at Konawaena High School, a member of the Kona Music Society, and served with Solid Rock Ministries in Kona. She visits from 9 to 10 am Saturday, June 17, at Overflow Church, 55-595 Hawi Rd. in Haui. Celebration of Life Service 10 am Lunch followed. casual attire; Welcome flowers and flower necklace. She is survived by her son, Roger Leo Salinas of Kawaihae; daughters, Jaymayne (Coleson Castillo) Salinas of Waimea and Joy (Mervin Jr.) Hanato of Kailua-Kona; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rhoda Setsuko Sumiki, 76, of Honolulu, formerly of Papaikou, died May 19 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. A native of Hilo, she was a retired loan officer for the Federal Credit Union Water Supply Board and worked at the former HT & T Federal Credit Union in Hilo. Visitation 9-10 am June 14 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo. Funeral at 10 am Cremation will follow. Casual outfit. She is survived by her sister, Dale (Dennis) Kunimitsu of Honolulu; sisters-in-law, Luwana Sumiki and Althea Sumiki of Hilo; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
