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Obituaries for December 27

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Shirley Virginia Christman, 80, of Mountain View died Dec. 19 at Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Olaa, she was a retired medical transcriber for Bethesda Naval Hospital and an artist. Friends may call 9-10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo; memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by son, Guy Christman of Mountain View; brother, Frederick Tavares of Hilo; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for December 28

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Janice Mary Elizabeth Ulii Akana, 77, of Waimea died Dec. 9 in Waimea. Born in Honolulu, she was a medical transcriptionist for Straub Clinic and Hospital in Honolulu. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary in Kaneohe, Oahu. Service at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment at 1:30 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com. Survived by husband, Joshua Akana; daughters, Janna Keawe and Jerri Dizol; mother, Kamila Malterre; brother, Joseph Malterre; sisters, Ritchie Ramscyer, Kamila Civetz and Hazel-Lee Shaw; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Obituaries for December 29

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Gudrun Lina Chaffin, 59, died Dec. 16 at her Waikoloa home. Born in Schwenningen, Germany, she was a banquet worker at the Hilton Waikoloa. Private services held. Survived by husband, Timothy Chaffin of Waikoloa; daughters, Danielle Chaffin and Nichole Chaffin, both of Waikoloa; sister, Traudi Newerla of Germany; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for December 30

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Robert A. Gaffney, 72, of Keaau died Aug. 26 at home. He was a retired county purchasing agent, U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and traveled to international tennis tournaments at Wimbledon, Toronto and Palm Springs. Scattering of ashes at a later date. No known survivors. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for December 31

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Marcelina “Inang” Cadiz Acorda, 87, of Honokaa died Dec. 27 at home. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a homemaker, vegetable farmer and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Rosary/prayer service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at the church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Lapaz Altura, Norma Failano of Honokaa, Fely (Joseph) Torres of Waimea, Fraxie Simeon of Keaau, Leticia (Charles) Mathieu of Hilo and Teresa (Jereme) Weems of California; sons, Felimon (Janet) Acorda of Kailua-Kona, Peter (Yolanda) Acorda of California and John (Ester) Acorda of Paauilo; sisters, Eufrosenia Cadiz DelaCruz, Anastacia Cadiz Dayrit, Agustina Cadiz Acosta and Lilia Cadiente of Phillippines, Visanta (Silverio) Macuray of Honokaa, Ofelia (Fred) Manibog and Mayrose Cadiz of Kauai; brother, Manuel (Rosita) Cadiente of Philippines; 26 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for January 1

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Ahlana R.L.A.L. Lapre, 2 years and 9 months, of Hilo died Dec. 20 at Hilo Medical Center. She was born in San Diego. Visitation 9-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Eulogy at 9:30 a.m. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Aloha attire. Survived by parents, Eric Lapre and Hillary Gomes of Hilo; paternal grandmother, Carolynn (Roy Rodrigues) Lapre of Pahoa; maternal grandmother; Luana Hiro Gomes of Hilo; paternal grandfather, Eric Gomes of Hilo; paternal great-grandmother, Nelly Lapre of California; maternal great-grandmother, Ah Lan Hiro of Hilo; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for January 3

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Fumiko “Dorothy” Arakaki, 87 of Hilo died Dec. 31 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Holualoa, she was a retired licensed practical nurse at Hilo Hospital and member of Hilo Hooganji Mission and Haili Kumiai. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by son, Carl (Joyce) Arakaki of Hilo; daughter, Lynette (Newton) Egusa of Hilo; brothers, Tadashi (Katherine) Ogi and Paul Ogi of Honolulu; sister, Clara Takata of Kohala; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for January 5

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George Calvin Alvarez, 62, of Hilo died Dec. 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu. Celebration of life will Thursday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Visitation at 5 p.m., service at 6 p.m. Survived by father, Elugino V. Alvarez Sr.; daughter, Malia Alvarez; son, Keoki Alvarez; brothers, Elugino V. Alvarez Jr., Fernando V. Alvarez, Robin (Eileen) Alvarez Sr., William Alvarez, Anthony Alvarez, Alan “Puncho” (Barbara) Alvarez, Dean Alvarez, Wilbur (Jessica) Alvarez and Wayne “Cody” (Annie) Alvarez; sisters, Mildred I. Alvarez, Irene (John “Bully”) Flores Sr., Caroline Lamelas, Vivian Ivy Buhl, Patricia Alvarez, Deborah Lynn Alvarez, Verna Kay Chappell, Barcillia Ramirez, Darlene (Chico) Morrero, Joanna Alvarez and Renee (Rocky) Abadilla; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

Obituaries for January 6

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Joe Joseph Frank Lorenzo, Jr., 75, died Dec. 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahala, he was a bookkeeper for J.J. Bookkeeper Services, worked as a clerk for the Department of Human Services (State of Hawaii) and a school crossing Guard for the Waiakeawaena School in Hilo. He also was a Veteran in the U.S. Army and a member of the Hawaii Government Employees Association. Friends may call on Thursday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Visitation from 5-9 p.m. Services at 6 p.m. Casual attire. A graveside service will be held on 9 a.m. Friday at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Survived by wife, Elisa M. Lorenzo of Hilo; daughters, Petra Ann Hagen of Illinois and Denise Lorenzo; sisters, Mary Smith of Florida, Minerva Younth of Pennsylvania and Betty Stanford of Tennessee; stepdaughters, Lariza (Ramil) Rivera of Honolulu, Elena Marcelino of Philippines, Belma (Kevin) Owsley of California, Kalena (Gregg) Quinones of Orange, Calif. and Estelle (Keith) Aoki of Hilo; stepsons, Ronald Marcelino and Levi Mangiboyat of Hilo, Ralf Marcelino of Philippines, Adrian Mangiboyat Jr. of Japan; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for January 8

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Priscilla “Honey Girl” Leimomi Hocson, 64, of Hilo died Dec. 27 at her home. Born in Hilo, she was a senior nutrition program coordinator for the Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation, a newspaper carrier for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and member of the Waiakea Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Friends may call from 5:30-9 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo; memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Friends may again call from 8-10 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at noon at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No.2. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Mason (Shannon) Hocson, Francois (Glenneen Erece) Hocson, William (Lokelani) Hocson, Turner Hocson, all of Hilo; daughters, Niralyn (Kevin Nichols) Hocson, April (Jordan Kamaka Naihe) Hocson, Tina (Joston) Kekaualua, all of Hilo; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Albo of El Paso, Texas; step-mother, Thelma Salom Domingo of Keaau; mother-in-law, Beatrice Hocson of Hilo; brothers, Cornelio (Janet) Albo, Nathan (Valerie) Albo, Carlos (Bernadette) Navor, Vicente (Margaret) Navor, Roberto Navor, Rudolpho Navor, Joel Salom Albo; sisters, DeannaAnn Navor, Rosalinda (Jerry) Pavao, Maryann Navor; 15 grandchildren, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, uncles, and aunts. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for January 9

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Lerbbie “Lerb” Alfred Akana, 60, of Hilo died Monday, Dec. 30, at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired captain for the U.S. Army and a Project Manager for Leleiwi Electric. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo and the I.B.E.W. Local 142. Visitation from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m.; Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Norma (Gapusan) Akana of Hilo; daughter, Sherilin Akana of Hilo; mother, Barbara Akana of Hilo; sisters, Selma (Dexter) Bondaug of Keaau and Lisa Ann (Michael Nuniez) Akana of Hilo; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Inc., Hilo.

Obituaries for January 7

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Rochelle Akie Ashikawa, 91, of Keauhou, Hawaii, died Dec. 19, at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Holualoa, she was a land developer with Kona Scenic Land. She was a mango, banana and avocado farmer and member of Daifukuji Soto Mission, an honorary member of the Kona Rotary Club, University Extension Club and a former 4-H leader. Private services held. Survived by husband, Gilbert Ashikawa of Holualoa; son, Gary Ashikawa of Honolulu; daughters, Amy Hata of Holualoa and Faye (Terry) McComas of Kealakekua; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for January 10

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Felicitas “Fely” Abadilla Kabei, 69, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 26 at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Dingas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a janitor for the Department of Transportation at the Keahole Kona Airport. She was a high school teacher in the Philippines, a housekeeper at the Islander Inn, former Kona Surf and Keauhou Beach hotels and the Mauna Lani Beach Resort. She was a member of the Ilocano Ancestry Club, Filipino of West Hawaii Kona and an ILWU organizer. Friends may call at 9 a.m. on Jan. 18 at the Central Kona Union Church in Kealakekua for an 11 a.m. funeral service. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Survived by husband, Irving Kabei of Kealakekua; son, Darwin (Marilou) Delos Santos of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Janette (Martin) Remo of Kailua-Kona, Eileen (Teodoro) Sambrana of Marikina, P.I.; brothers, Levi (Delia) Abadilla of Dingras, Ilocos Norte, P.I., Jholito (Ofelia) Abadilla of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Nelia Aguiran of Kohala, Norma (Manuel) Jadulang of Kohala, Hermelita (Claude) Martel of Kailua-Kona, Elma Domingo of Kohala, Lorna (Roman) Gatica of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 13 grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for January 11

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Milton Ho‘olulu Desha Beamer III, 60, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 6 in Kona. Born in Honolulu, he was a physical therapist and outrigger canoe paddler. Private services. Survived by father, Milton Ho‘olulu Desha Beamer Jr. and stepmother Miki Beamer of Honolulu; daughters, Heather Kaaloehukaiopuaena Beamer of Oregon and Allyson Kaleialohaaho‘olulu Beamer of New York; sister, Billie Kekuailohiaomanono Beamer of Honomalino; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

Obituaries for January 12

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Jeffrey Taro Antone, 47, of Kahului, Maui, and formerly of Hilo, died Dec. 3 on Maui. Born in Honolulu, he worked for Leilani’s and Coconut Grill on Maui, and Blaine’s, Osaka and Harrington’s in Hilo. Celebration of life Saturday at Wailoa State Park large pavilion. Visitation from 9-10 a.m. Service at 10 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Survived by aunt, Priscilla “Dolly” Kahele of Hilo; cousin, Phillip (Gizelle) Kahele of Hilo; numerous nieces and nephews.

Obituaries for January 14

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Robert K. Ahu Jr., 85, died Dec. 28 at Greig’s Foster Care Home. Born in Pahala, he was a retired supervisor for American Electric and formerly worked for Pearl Harbor and Henry Kelii Electric. Visitation from 8:30- 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 9:30 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Robert K. Ahu III, Aran (Charlene) Ahu, and Evrin (Jen’ya) Ahu all of Honolulu, Gary (Wendy) Ahu, Eric (Rene) Ahu, and Kellen Ahu all of Hilo; daughters, Allena (Mel) DeLaMare and Bernice (Robert) Flores, both of Hilo; sister, Lorraine Pestano of Pahala, 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for January 15

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Edward “Tim” George O’Brien, 84, died Jan. 8 at the North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. Born in Brooklyn, he was the hotel general manager for Rock Resorts in the Virgin Islands, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Private services will be held. Survived by wife, Mari O’Brien of Waikoloa; son, Robert (Cathy) O’Brien of Michigan; daughters, Kathy (Keith) Kent of Maine, Karyn Mashima of New York; sister, Rita Alexander of Florida; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Obituaries for January 16

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Alexander Dizol, 86, died Nov. 22. in Wabasso, Minn. Born in Kaua’i, he was a general manager for the Volcano House. Service at 8:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph’s Church in Hilo. Burial at the Veteran’s Cemetry No. 2 at 12 p.m. Survived by daughters, Alexis (Wallace) Salvador of Honolulu, Yvonne Dizol of Spokane, Wash., and Pamela (Fred) Smith of Columbus, Ga.; sons, Alex (Jerri) Dizol of Waimea, Harvey (Tammy) Dizol of Sacramento, Calif., Patrick Dizol of Corona, Calif., Creighton (Zan) Dizol of San Antonio; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews.

Obituaries for January 17

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Cliff Masaru Nagayama, 89, died Jan. 3 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born in Olaa, he was a retired heavy equipment mechanic with the former Puna Sugar Co. and a member of the Church Of World Messianity (Hilo Branch) and the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Private family services were held. Survived by wife, Yukiko Nagayama of Hilo; step-sons, Garrett (Beverly) Hiraoka of Kapulena, and Len (Charmaine Nakanelua) Hiraoka of Kukuihaele; step-daughter, Charlene Shimabukuro of Hilo; brother, Dennis Nagayama of Kailua, Oahu; brother-in-laws, Samson Simeona of Oahu, and Myron Yanagihara of Oahu; sister-in-law, Rose Nagayama of Hawaii Kai, Oahu; four step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc.

Obituaries for January 18

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Jerry Yoshimasa Uemura, 93, of Captain Cook died Monday at Life Care Center of Kona. Born in Kealakekua, he was a coffee farmer, carpenter and a retired maintenance worker for Huggo’s. Memorial service Feb. 1 at Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Kealakekua. Visitation at 3 p.m. Service at 4 p.m. Survived by spouse, Katy Hideko Uemura of Captain Cook; sons, Dean (Lisa) Uemura of Captain Cook and Keith (Jan) Uemura of Honolulu; daughters, Lois (Dexter) Choy of Mililani, Oahu, Cynthia Fukuda of Mililani, Oahu, and Sharon Mendoza of Las Vegas; brother, Yoshiharu (Marion) Uemura of Kaneohe, Oahu; sisters, Masae Ikehara of Aiea, Oahu, and Norma (Mervyn) Ah Tou of Waipahu, Oahu; sister-in-law, Janet Uemura of Pearl City, Oahu; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
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