Francis Leo Pacheco Benevides Sr., 91, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Dec. 18, 2009. Born in Hilo. Tour driver for McKenzie Tours, Slim Holt Tours and Duarte Tours; manager for Community Chest; cost accountant for Flintkote Co. Survived by sons, Francis Jr., Lance, Alaric and Stefan; daughter, V. Alane "Bonnie" Maris Mahuna; brothers, Anthony, William Sr. and Gilbert Sr.; sister, Fanny Gouveia; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

Ellen Shizuko Maeyama Chang, 87, of Honolulu, died Dec. 8, 2009. Born in Nínole, Hawaii. Retired Princess Kaiulani Hotel front office cashier. Survived by son, Melton; brothers, George and Bert Maeyama; sisters, Florence Suzuki, Mildred Imada and Amy Habu; grandson, Brian. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Elizabeth Wong Ching, 98, of Honolulu, died Dec. 16, 2009. Born in Honokaa, Hawaii. Past vice president of Aiea Ballroom Dance Association. Survived by daughters, Carol-Ann Gunn and Lucille Choy; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:45 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

Lester "Osu" Kaohu Gora, 69, of Fremont, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died Dec. 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.; served in the California National Guard during the Vietnam War. Survived by wife, Marika; daughter, Sheryl Thompson; son, Garrett; two grandchildren; mother, Mabel Luke; brother, William; sisters, Frances, Maedyne Molina and Leilani Luke. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.

Anne Kalama Hall, 82, of Honolulu, died Dec. 18, 2009. Born in Oahu. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Bobby, Hoku Hokutan and Tracey; daughters, Kahilinai McCarthy and Lani Moikeha; sister, Mildred Kaiminaauao; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

The Rev. Kevin Michio Hamada, 34, of Kamuela, Hawaii, died Dec. 19, 2009. Born in Honokaa, Hawaii. Minister for the Kamuela Iesu No Mitama Kyokai. Survived by mother, Rev. Mitsue; sister, Sachie Harriet Ohia; brother, James; grandmother, Satsue; father, Kenneth Tokuji. Service held. Those who want to pay their respects may do so at the Kamuela Iesu No Mitama Kyokai at their convenience. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Donald Frederick Harke Sr., 69, of Kailua, died Dec. 17, 2009. Born in Utica, N.Y. Retired from Naval Aviation Engineering Service Unit at Käneohe Marine Corps Air Station with 35 years of service; U.S. Air Force staff sergeant. Survived by son, Donald Jr.; daughter, Athena Kanoa; brother, Gary; grandchildren, Eddie Kaio Jr., Hope and Mahina Kanoa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Rose Miyeko Kawaoka, 85, of Honolulu, died Dec. 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Harry, Warren, Kenneth, and Edward; brother, Roy Yoshika; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Deborah K. Keamoai, 39, of Hanapepe, Kauai, died Dec. 19, 2009. Survived by son, Noaa Kubo; father, Keoki; sisters, Faith Keamoai-Strickland, Charity Kanahele, Yolanda Kanahele, Sherla Ho, Destinie and Justina; 11 grandchildren. Graveside service 9 a.m. Saturday at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Cemetery.

Frederick F. Lavarias, 63, of Haleiwa, died Dec. 12, 2009. Born in Waialua. Retired teacher, counselor and coach for Waialua High School. Survived by wife, Patricia; son, Blaine; daughters, Sandra Little and Carrie Yoshimura; seven grandchildren; parents, Filemon and Harumi; brothers, Lyle and Clarence; sister, Edna Imada. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Apolonia Juan Valencia Malate, 110, of Ewa Beach, died Dec. 4, 2009. Born in Suyo, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Member of The Dingras Association. Survived by sons, Quirino Benjamin and Vincent; daughter, Feliza Peralta; brothers, Alex Sr. and Philip Juan; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Margaret Irene Nascimento, 86, of Makawao, Maui, died Dec. 6, 2009. Born in Päia, Maui. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Gwynne, Russell and Rodger; daughter, Cynthia McCromick; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Makawao; Mass 11 a.m,; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Erma Tsuruko Ota, 82, of Honolulu, died Dec. 4, 2009. Born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Retired Maluhia Hospital registered nurse. Survived by son, Preston; daughters, Kimberly Smith and Georgette Meyer; five grandchildren; brothers, James and Ernest Okimoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

John Francis O'Toole, 82, of Honolulu, died Dec. 19, 2009. Born in New Zealand. Retired pilot, aviation sales and services. Survived by sons, Peter, Kevin and Laurence; brother, Michael; sister, Shelia "Sister Mary Laurence"; six grandchildren. Service to be announced. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Blossom Kaleolani Phillips-Courtney, 62, of Honolulu, died Dec. 1, 2009. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Michael Courtney; sisters, Beverly Nishioka and Darlene Hoomana. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at Moanalua Mortuary; service 7 p.m.

Canota "Candy" Rivera, 77, of Kapolei, died Dec. 13, 2009. Born in Waialua. Retired Sears office clerk. Survived by sons, Rodney and Sydney; daughters, Andrea Rivera-Capenia and Cathy Tengan; brothers, Andy and Harry Subeldia; sister, Dolores Bolosan; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Jude Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Dorothy "Dot" Aiko Sumida, 83, of Honolulu, died Dec. 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired state Department of Social Services and Housing Corrections Division clerk stenographer at Hawaii State Prison. Survived by sons, Elliott, Kevin and Kirk; daughter, Lisa Fujisaki; six grandchildren; brother, William Iwamoto; sisters, Helen Miyamoto, Edith "Lei" Iwamoto and Beatrice Jost. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service of celebration 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Robert Seigiu Tamaye, 90, of Honokaa, Hawaii, died Dec. 20, 2009. Born in Honokaa. Retired farmer; past president of the Hämäkua Young Farmer's Association. Survived by sons, Melvin, Warren and Darren; daughters, Mary Ann Gerken and Joanne Richardson; brothers, James and Harold; sister, Betty Maeshiro; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Honokaa Hongwanji Mission; service 3 p.m. Additional service 3 p.m. Jan. 24 at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, Oahu. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Jasha and Jaira Umagat-Keliikoa, infant twins of Valerie Keliikoa and Jayson Umagat, of Honolulu, died Dec. 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived also by brother, Javan; grandparents, Haroldann and Christopher Keliikoa, Lucrecia and Rodulfo Umagat. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Kenneth Eugene Yingst Sr., 64, of Makakilo, died Dec. 6, 2009. Born in Gettysburg, Pa. Survived by son, Kenneth Jr.; daughter, Brenda Leilani; brother, David; sister, Debbie Carcamo; two grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:15 p.m. Visitation also 10:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

Dickson Ahuna Young, 71, of Honolulu, died Dec. 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hawaiian Dredging heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Holly Marie; son, Robin; daughter, Cindy Emperado; brothers, Clarence, Robert, and Scott; sisters, Mary Hillman, Lina Sato, Angeline Nakamoto and Margaret Nicol; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.