Kohala Obituary 11/21/2025
Maydean “Dina” Kaipolani Bowman, 76, of Kapaau died Nov. 21 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired front desk and reservations agent for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward, and Na Kupuna O Kohala Hula Halau. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, James “Umi” (Ana Lisa) Bowman III of Las Vegas, Moffett (Kehau) Bowman of Waimea, Nicolas (Amy) Bowman of Kailua-Kona and Joshua (Aneka) Bowman of Kawaihae; sister, Ilima Mahi of North Dakota; sister-in-law, Josephine “Sweetheart” Mahi of Hilo; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
