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MICHAEL SAMALA-30062021

June 30, 2021, 3:00 am
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MICHAEL SAMALA62, passed away on April 10, 2021. Born in El Paso, Texas and raised in Waialua. He attended the University of Illinois on a wrestling scholarship. Home sick, Michael transferred to University of Hawaii where he got his degree in police science and psychology. He got his masters in psychology at West Oahu College. The loves in his life was his family, martial arts, and helping people which led him to criminal investigation division at Kbay Marine Corps Base. Michael enjoyed teaching people self defense. August 1, 2014 he was inducted into the Marital Arts Hall of Fame through Kajukenbo Kenkabo. I will miss the Sunday meals that chef Michael prepared. He is survived by his wife Patricia, sons Elijah (Brittany) Samala, Aaron Keone (Elizabeth) Samala, daughter Melchiza Samala, parents Juan (Virgie) Samala, Winona Gloria Samala, brothers Bruno Samala, Ambrose Samala, Seth Samala, Juanito Samala, sisters Bonnie Borges, Desi Deuz, Natty Abbott, Vicky Samala, and 6 grandchildren.
Private service was held. Burial will be July 7, 2021 at 10:30AM Mililani Mortuary. Lunch will be at Blaisdell park at 12 noon.
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William Arthur “Aka” Hodgins -30062021

June 30, 2021, 3:00 am
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William Arthur 79, of Kipu, Moloka'i, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Kaunakakai, Hawai'i. Aka was born on September 18, 1941, to William Porter Hodgins and Wilda Alquist Hodgins in Lana'i City, Hawai'i.
Aka grew up in east O'ahu, attended Punahou School and graduated with the class of 1959. He attended Montana State College and studied Agriculture Production. After college, he served in the United States Coast Guard before moving to Moloka'i to take on the position of Moloka'i Ranch Manager for 23 years. During his time as Ranch Manager, Aka helped establish the Wildlife Park as an environmental project covering 1,000 acres suitable for African and Asian game animals that thrived on the West End of Moloka'i. He created Moloka'i's kiawe charcoal and raised honeybees for the coveted Moloka'i Honey. In 1986, he began Noio Fishing and Trading Co., and a freight forwarding business on Moloka'i. Aka loved the outdoors and spent most of his free time hunting and fishing. This love connected Aka to friends around the world and adventures in faraway places like Australia and Brazil. His love of fishing would find Aka competing in numerous fishing tournaments in the islands, from catching big game fish at the Kona HIBT and Lahaina Jackpot tournaments, to trolling for papio on the island he loved, Moloka'i. He was well known as a brilliant storyteller, and famous for his classic jokes and punchlines.
Aka is survived by his wife, Pearl Alice Hodgins of Moloka'i; children: Lyda Hodgins Liu of the Big Island, William Koa (Nohelani) Hodgins of Maui, William Porter (Pua) Hodgins of Moloka'i, Lisa (Gregg) Sacca of CA, Bradley (Melissa) Totherow of O'ahu, Burke (Robin) Totherow of Moloka'i; 16 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren; siblings: Mary Helen (Jim) Higgins, Hannah Hodgins. He is preceded in death by his brother Thomas W. Hodgins.
The family will have a private gathering on Moloka'i celebrating his life and spreading his ashes on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. (HST). Please join us wherever you are by raising your glass and giving a sendoff toast to Aka, " 'Okole maluna!"

Aka's online memorial tribute may be viewed at https://www.forevermissed.com/william-aka-hodgins/about

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Mary Louise Sandla-30062021

June 30, 2021, 3:00 am
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Mary Louise Sandla, age 93, left this life on June 16th, 2021. Mary Lou was born in 1927 and raised in Kansas City, Mo, She later attended and graduated from Denver University with an education degree.

After moving to Hawaii in 1968 Mary Lou became very active in theatre. She appeared on stage at Windward Theatre and Diamond Head Theatre where she met her husband, retired US Army LTC Robert Sandla during a rehearsal for the musical "Kismet". They married in 1974 and lived in Hawaii Kai. It was indeed "Fate".

A classically trained soprano Mary Lou was for many years a member of the Honolulu Symphony Chorus and the Hawaii Opera Theatre Chorus. While earning a Master of Arts degree in Drama and Theatre from UH, Manoa Mary Lou joined SAG/AFTRA and worked as a background actor on the original Hawaii 5-0 and the original Magnum PI as well being cast in a principal role on the "Brian Keith" TV show. In addition she served as a Board of Directors member at Manoa Valley Theatre, chaired the Women's Association of the Honolulu Symphony, substitute taught at a number of local High Schools and directed a summer arts production program at Punahou school.

In 1991, Mary Lou and her husband retired and moved to Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl. They both became avid golfers and volunteered at the famous Players Championship Tournament. At Sawgrass Country Club Mary Lou was elected Chair person of the Women's Association, and at her church in Ponte Vedra Beach became a member of the choir. However, after much travel and visits with mainland relatives and many new friendships Hawaii called. Mary Lou and her husband could not resist.

Upon returning to Honolulu in 2005 she resumed painting, reunited with many old friends and continued her love of singing as a choir member at Holy Trinity Church until failing health intervened.

After a life truly well lived, Mary Lou is survived by her husband, her daughters by her first marriage, Denice Usherwood of Taos, NM, and Deborah Dearing of Santa Rosa Ca, stepsons Robert Jr. of New York City, Ray Sandla, his wife Maile Hirota of Honolulu and their daughters Kathryn and Georgia Sandla.

Church service and celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements Provided By: Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel

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Ryan Shoppe-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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42, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on June 21, 2021. He was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii.
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Barron Ingram Boe -01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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71, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on June 11, 2021. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Services: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel.
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Mary K. Duarte-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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69, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, died in Wahiawa on June 25, 2021. She was born in Hawaii.
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Larry A. Bunn, Jr.-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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62, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, died in Wahiawa on June 18, 2021. He was born in England.
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Shunkichi G. Watanabe-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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68, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on June 7, 2021. He was born in Shanghai, China.
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Llewellyn D. Hoopii, Jr.-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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41, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, died in Aiea on June 21, 2021. He was born in Hawaii.
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Josephine K. Hill-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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85, of Waimanalo, Hawaii, died in Kaneohe on May 21, 2021. She was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 8:30 a.m.; Services: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Borthwick Mortuary Maunakea, Chapel, Honolulu. Burial: 1:00 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
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Raymond Jeffery Echiberi-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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58, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on June 4, 2021. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Buck Yuen Sah-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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93, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died on June 19, 2021 in Honolulu. He was born in Zhongshan, China. Visitation: 9:30 a.m.; Services: 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Borthwick Mortuary, Makai Chapel, Honolulu. Burial: 2:00 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Eassie A. Miller, Jr.-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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68, of Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, died in Wailuku on June 17, 2021.
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Sai Wai Lee-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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97, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on June 9, 2021. He was born in China.
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Donald E. K. Lee-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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90, of Aiea, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on June 2, 2021. He was born in Kaumakani, Hawaii.
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Gregory K. Opiopio-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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89, of Waimanalo, Hawaii, died on May 25, 2021 in Aiea. He was born in Honolulu. Inurnment: 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.
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ALVIN HARUO MORISHITA-01072021

July 1, 2021, 3:00 am
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ALVIN HARUO MORISHITA64, of Pearl City, Hawaii, passed away on March 11, 2021. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.

He is survived by his wife, Meryl Jean Morishita; son, Austin Morishita; daughter, Marisa Morishita; mother, Haruko; brother, Scott Morishita (Sandee); sisters, Ann (Jay) Kauwale and Jan Ogino.

Private services.
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Nguyen “Winnie” Dickinson-02072021

July 2, 2021, 3:00 am
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74, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on June 15, 2021. She was born in Cai Be, Vietnam. Private services.
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Alan Hiroshi Oketani-02072021

July 2, 2021, 3:00 am
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65, of Kaneohe, Hawaii, died in Kailua on May 23, 2021. He was born in Honoka'a, Hawaii. A Celebration of Life will be held.
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Lawrence Yukichi Nakama-02072021

July 2, 2021, 3:00 am
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88, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died on June 23, 2021 in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. Private services.
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