5A WEST HAWAII TODAY | FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2014 Fencing proposed to protect Laupahoehoe forest HAWAII TRIBUNE-HERALD “We are trying to FIND THESE SAVINGS IN THIS SUNDAY’S WEST HAWAII TODAY Inserts may run in selected areas only. Subscribe Today! Call 327-1652 Offer available to carrier home delivery areas in West Hawaii. Mail delivery not available. Delivery must continue for 12 months. The Sunday inserts. Savings you deserve. ® HILO — In an effort to protect native plants from wild pigs, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources is proposing to fence an additional 2,659 acres in the Laupahoehoe forest. The fencing would occur as part of a proposed management of Kona, Caroline Patao of Honomu, Frances (Larry) Caceres of Hilo; sisters, Elsie Carvalho of Hilo, Wilma (Tyrone) Revilla of Honomu; 27 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, 17 great-greatgrandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. Linda Kuanoni Linda Marie Kuanoni, 64, of Hilo died March 8, 2016, at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Friends may call at 9 a.m. March 16 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church for a 10:30 a.m. Mass. Burial will follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. She is survived by husband, Wayne Kuanoni Sr. of Hilo; daughter, Christine Kuanoni of Hilo; son, Wayne (Jennifer) Kuanoni Jr. of Hilo; brothers, Robert (Rebecca) Pacheco of Pepeekeo, Douglas Pacheco of Hilo; sisters, Shirley (Bal) Pacheco of California, Betty (Henry) Fortin, Dolly Jean (Wayne) Pavao, both of Keaau, Peggy Pacheco of Hilo; two grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. Abraham Ahmad, Jr. Abraham “Puhipau” Ahmad, Jr., 78, Hawaiian Kingdom patriot and documentary filmmaker with Na Maka o ka ‘Aina who dedicated his life to enlightening himself, his people and the world about Hawaiian history, sovereignty, and aloha ‘aina, died Feb. 9, 2016, at home in Na’alehu. Born in Hilo, he was a member of the Kamehameha Schools class of 1955. Memorial at ‘Iolani Palace will be 10 a.m., March 25. He is survived by wife and co-producer Joan Lander; sister, Halawe Bohreer; brother Harrub Ahmad Houssein; sons Eleu (Nina) Puhipau, Kaiana (Judi) Ahmad, and Vernon (Pua) Niau Puhipau; former wife Aulani Ahmad; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Phyllis Arthur Phyllis Arthur, 83, of Volcano died Feb. 20, 2016. Born Dec. 27, 1932, in Honolulu, she retired as a supervisor at LSG Sky Chef, American Airlines. Friends may call at 10 a.m. April 2 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary for a celebration of life. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Cemetery. Condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries. com. Building a Home? Call Wayne... “We are very pleased.” – NY “Thank you so much for a perfect job” – R&G “Wayne is reliable, trustworthy...” – John 808.334.1206 License BC-21657 Kona Wayne M. Tanaka General Contractor BOOK SALE Tomorrow SATUrDAY mArCH 12 At the Kailua Kona Library, 75-138 Hualalai Road, 9am to 1pm 20% Discount to all F.O.L.K. MEMBERS Bag of Fiction $6.00 We supply the bag SPONSORED BY F.O.L.K. 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Condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries. com. He is survived by wife, Jodie Callero of Waikoloa; children, Kanai Kaaihili, Kali Callero and Stephanie Callero, all of Waikoloa; parents, Gary and Mary Lou Callero of Washington, brother, Robert Callero of Seattle, sister, Jennifer Callero of Seattle. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. Theodore Guerpo Theodore “Ted” “Teddy” Guerpo, 85, of Hilo died Feb. 29, 2016, at Hilo Medical Center. Born April 4, 1930, in Honokaa, he was a retired welder and ironworker. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 13 at Hilo Women’s Club, 7 Lele St. for a celebration of life. Casual attire. He is survived by wife, Taeim Guerpo of Hilo; daughters, Teresa (David) Ells of Keaau, Tania (Terry) Delfin of California, Marcie Vicente, Mallory (William ) Kaipo, both of Hilo, Taryn Mahuna of Nevada; son, Tyrone (Samantha) Guerpo of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Julia Cuaresma, Crispina (Romaldo Madarang) Quitoriano, both of Paauilo; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. Mary Patao Mary “Vovo” Patao, 100, of Honomu died March 1, 2016, at the Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Honomu, she was a homemaker and a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and the Foster Grandparents Program. Friends may call from 8 to 9:30 a.m. March 15 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Honomu for a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. She is survived by sons, Frank (Barbara) Quirit of Kaneohe, Oahu, James (Maura) Patao of Kona, Lawrence (Annette) Patao of Pepeekeo, Rodney Patao of Orlando, Fla.; daughters, Sally Fukunaga ALII DRIVE - Kailua-Kona Sunday March 13, 2016 - 7:00am to 11:00am Pancakes, Sausages, Juices, Coffee, Tea and great Entertainment - all served with Aloha! Tickets will be available at the door - $8.00 each. (Under six years old free) You can contact any member of the Kailua-Kona Lions Club for advanced tickets or call 331-1360. There will be a collection box for used eyeglasses. She is survived by brother, William Arthur; numerous grandnieces, grandnephews, greatgrandnieces and greatgrandnephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. Keith Bragdon Keith Alan Bragdon, 53, of Mountain View died Feb. 21, 2016. He was born Jan. 30, 1963, in Kansas City. Services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to ballardfamilymortuaries. com. He is survived by lifelong companion, Jennifer Mills of Mountain View; father, Jerry Bragdon of Thailand; grandmother, Marcella Bragdon of Kansas City; brother, Ken (Vincent Mansapit) Bragdon of Mountain View; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. Robert Nievar Robert “Rob,” “Mr. Alii” Dean Nievar, 70, of Kailua- Kona, died Feb. 29, 2016, at his residence. Born Dec. 16, 1945, in Pekin, Ill., he was a fitness director for Hawaii Fitness, a real estate agent and a former member and dancer for George Naope Hula Halau. Service will be held in Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Condolences may be sent to the Nievar Family at 1015 Truman Drive, Pekin, Illinois 61554. Info: (309) 267-6040. He is survived by brother, James (Melanie) Nievar of Pekin, Ill.; sisters, Dorean Seitz, Phyl Drake both of East Peoria, Ill., Mary (Richard) Johnston of Pekin, Ill.; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii. Edna Riveira Edna Keahilani Riveira, 60, of Kapaau died March 2, 2016. Born Dec. 5, 1955, in Honolulu, she was an assistant manager at the DFS Galleria in the King’s Shops and attended the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall Church. Condolences may be posted at ballardfamilymortuaries.com. She is survived by husband, Patrick; sons, Edrick (Amy) Riveira Crane of North Carolina; Darius Riveira of Kohala; daughter, Leila Riveira of Hilo; brother Joyson Kaauamo of Honolulu; sisters, Crystal (Ali) Vogele of Lahaina, Maui; Lucille Greenstreet of Holualoa; 11 grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. Carmen Barreras Carmen Verzola Barreras, 75, Captain Cook, died Jan. 30, 2016, at her residence. Born in Puunene on June 9, 1941, she was an opera singer. She was a selfemployed master hair stylist and a member of the San Jose Civic Light Opera. Private services will be held. She is survived by her daughter, Marta Barreras of Captain Cook; sister, Edna (Julio) Bolante of San Diego; granddaughter, Malia Barreras-Float of Captain Cook; grandson, Joshua Barreras-Float of Captain Cook; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Burton Ito Burton Yoshimi Ito, 76, of Kealakekua died Feb. 18, 2016, at Kona Community Hospital. Born July 2, 1939, in Kealakekua, he was the owner of Burton Ito ATA Architect, a coffee farmer, member of the Kona Historical Society, Hind Kumiai, Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and Fukuoka Kenjin Kai. Private services were held. He is survived by daughter, Christina Ito of Kealakekua; son, Byron (Jue-Lan Fu) Ito of Captain Cook; brother, Dorsey Ito of Kealakekua; sister, Kay Uejio of Cypress, Calif.; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. OBITUARIES Editor’s note: Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service. The content is subject to editing to ensure parity treatment and style continuity. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. Memorial advertisements may be purchased through the newspaper advertising department. plan for the 13,343-acre area that includes the Laupahoehoe Natural Area Reserve and a portion of the Hilo Forest Reserve. Currently, fencing is limited to 35 acres in the forest. Steve Bergfeld, Division of Forestry and Wildlife branch manager, said fencing is an effective way to protect native plant species from pigs and other ungulates, and will account for about half of the plan’s estimated $10 million budget. The document would guide management efforts for the next 15 years. Fencing also will reduce the amount of forest available for hunting, a factor DLNR officials and a Laupahoehoe advisory council kept in mind when selecting those areas, he said. “We are trying to balance all of our mandates and allow hunting and do forest protection,” Bergfeld said. “We chose areas we thought were the harder places to get to, the furthest places to get to. Plus, it also has good forest.” Funding, which still needs to be secured, would likely come from both state and federal sources, he said. BY TOM CALLIS balance all of our mandates and allow hunting and do forest protection.” STEVE BERGFELD | DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE BRANCH MANAGER
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