Josephine DeMorales' Obituary
Josephine “Miss D” DeMorales, age 78, of Hilo, HI, passed away on August 9, 2021 at her home. Born in Naalehu, she was a retired Principal of Ka’u High School and Pahala Elementary School and Vice Principal of Konawaena High School. She was known as “Miss D” by her former students.
She is survived by two sisters, Deanna Palmer of Monterey, CA and Marie Kaya of Hilo, HI; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary DeMorales.
A visitation will take place on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 7 to 8 am at the Naalehu Sacred Heart Chruch; a memorial mass will follow at 8 am and an urn burial will be held the following day on August 20, 2021 at Homelani Memorial Park in Hilo at 9:00 A.M.
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