Jean Elizabeth Acevedo, 72, of Hilo died Dec. 27 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Sheboygan, Wis., she was an elementary, high school and university teacher of English and Spanish and University of Wisconsin alumna. Private services. Survived by daughter, Rose (Gabriel Olson) Acevedo of Volcano; brothers, John (Marjo) Gregory Little of Wisconsin, William Lawrence Little of Kihei, Maui, and Dean (Yvonne Mokihana Calizar) Peter Little of Washington; sisters, Margaret Jo (William Bronn) Little and Catherine (James) Louise Malec of Minnesota; a granddaughter, stepchildren and stepgrandchildren; nieces, nephews and hanai family. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 5
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Obituaries for January 6
Helene Yoshimi Saruwatari Ikeda, 90, of Hilo died Dec. 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hakalau, she was retired from the former MJS Music Store and a member of New Hope Hilo Hawaii and Kaumana Rise Association. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at New Hope Hilo Hawaii, 840 Kupulau Road. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughter, Renee Ikeda Wolfgang of Oak Harbor, Wash.; sons, Miles (Lisa) Ikeda and Eric Tamashiro of Honolulu; siblings, Jane Hata, George (Dorothy) Hirowatari and Asako Shitabata; sisters-in-law, Sue Saruwatari and Val Saruwatari; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 7
Nason Luke Delostrico, 48, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 27 at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Kealakekua, he was a truck driver for Honsador Lumber, member of Hope Chapel Kailua-Kona who served on the worship team and U.S. Army veteran. Celebration of life 9 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 14) at Hope Chapel Kailua-Kona at Makua Lani Christian Academy, The Bridge Building, 74-4966 Kealakaa St. Service at 10:30 a.m. Family condolences c/o Hope Chapel Kailua-Kona, P.O. Box 954, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Survived by wife, Suzan Delostrico of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Tiffany Delostrico of Kailua-Kona, Alicia (Michael) Wallace of Colorado Springs, Colo., Kahealani (Travon) Charity of Watertown, N.Y., Kawaileolani Delostrico of Houston Sarah Delostrico of Kailua-Kona; mother, Annabelle Delostrico of Kailua-Kona; sister, Tammy (Jesse) Medeiros of Honaunau; brother, Norris (Kehaulani) Delostrico of Mountain View; four grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii and Oahu Mortuary and Crematory.
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Obituaries for January 8
Donald Bertram Ah Chong Sr., 72, of Keaau died Dec. 17 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired electrician and nuclear general foreman for Shop 51 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard on Oahu, retired electrician for Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, a member of Na Ali‘i and Banyan Bay golf clubs, and a U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division veteran. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 14) at New Hope Hilo Hawaii, 840 Kupulau Road. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Visitation again 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 21) at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel at Kamehameha Schools-Kapalama on Oahu. Celebration of life at 3:30 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Bernadette Ah Chong of Hilo; sons, Donald “Duke” (Renee) Ah Chong Jr. of Mililani, Oahu, Darren (Sonya) Ah Chong, Derek (Cindy Kaneakua) Ah Chong and Devin Ah Chong of Keaau; brothers, George (Caroline) Ah Chong of Kurtistown, John “Chop” (Myrna) Ah Chong Jr. of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Clifford “Moses” (Debra) Ah Chong of Keaau; sister, Julia (Wayne) Takano of Kaneohe; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 9
Evangeline “Cuchi” Shirley Carreira, 70, of Ainaloa died Dec. 12 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 15) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Larry Pagan of California, Carlos Serrano of San Diego and Allen (Joy) Pagan of Hilo; daughters, Desiree (Richard) Kirkpatrick of Mountain View and Joanne (Evelyn) Pagan of Ainaloa; sister, Violet (Albert) Diedriks of Waimea; brothers, John Gilbert Ramos and Larry Pagan of Hilo; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 10
Dorothy Tomoe Caravalho, 92, of Honokaa died Dec. 14 at Hale Hoola Hamakua. Born in Pahala, she was a homemaker, retired from Tex’s Drive Inn and the former Honokaa Dairy Queen, and a member of Honokaa Senior Club. Private service at a later date. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Linda (Ken) Fischer and Carol (Craig) Yamaguchi of Waimea; son, Henry (Carla van Vliet) Caravalho Jr. of Waikoloa; sister, Peggy Nakano of Honolulu; brothers, Masa Nakano of Honolulu and Harry (Lily) Nakano of Waimea; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
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Obituaries for January 11
Ella Lovina Kealaonapualani Mano Hanohano, 77, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 27 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kailua-Kona, she was a cashier at McDonald’s, waitress at the former Ocean View Inn and former Kona Hilton Hotel, rental agent at Marquez’s U-Drive and Holiday Rent a Car, attendant at the former Ann Ka’s Leis, and member of Kai Opua Canoe Club, Alu Like Kupuna and Na Wai Iwiola Kupuna. Celebration of life 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Old Airport Maka‘eo Pavilion. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by son, Nelson Hano (Abbie) Hanohano of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Nohokula (George) Kahananui of Kailua-Kona; brother, Apolei Lima of Waikoloa; sisters, Kali (Bobby) Macaysa of Hilo, Pearl Akao of Kailua-Kona, Mewlang (Henry) Alameda of Makakilo, Oahu, and Libbie (Larry) Grocox of Las Vegas; two grandchildren, a great-grandchild and a hanai great-grandchild; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 12
Beatrice “Bebe” Francis Jarneski, 78, of Hilo died Nov. 14 at Straub Clinic in Honolulu. She was born in Hakalau. Celebration of life held. She will be joined along with her husband, Lawrence “Pinky” Jarneski, for a graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by sons, Glenn and Stacey Jarneski; daughter, Cindy Medeiros. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 13
Marti Lynn Beaudion, 44, of Pahoa died Jan. 2. She was born in California. Services held. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons Patrick “Kekoa” Hanato and Jason “Kainoa” (Claira) Hanato of Puna; daughters, Katheleen Kanani Hanato of Puna and Cynthia Lynn Beaudion of Louisiana; brother, Robert Cody (Amy) Collard of Louisiana; sister, Deborah (Ernest) Lum of Puna; two grandchildren; nephews, grandnephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 14
Herman Estraela Hernaez, 94, of Hawi died Dec. 12 at home. Born in San Jose, Nueve Ecija, the Philippines, he was a retired payroll timekeeper for Kohala Sugar Mill, night auditor for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows, laborer at Kohala Nursery, member of American Legion and AFL-CIO Carpenter’s Union, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Philippines and Army National Guard. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Marcelita Hernaez of Hawi; sons, Herman (Melinda) Hernaez of Wahiawa, Oahu, and Winston (Nida) Hernaez of Bellingham, Wash.; daughters, Melita (Wesley) Yasuda of Kaneohe, Oahu, Grace (Walter) Pilor of Hawi and Lourdes Hernaez of Kailua-Kona; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 15
Anthony Roy Aguiar, 78, of Hilo died Nov. 29 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired meat department manager with the former Sure Save Supermarkets and U.S. Navy Veteran. Friends may call 4-5 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 21) at the Dodo Mortuary chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Graveside urn committal service at 9 a.m. Monday (Jan. 23) at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Terrie Aguiar of Honolulu and Ann (Leonard) Aguiar-Sagon of Hilo; brother, Robert Aguiar of Hilo; sister-in-law, Naomi Aguiar of Hilo; one granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 17
James “Dosay” Isamu Chinen, 68, of Hilo died Dec. 18 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hakalau, he was a retired auto mechanic and U.S. Army Reserve veteran. Services held. Survived by stepdaughter, Kori Imai of Kona; stepson, Kristopher Imai of Kona; mother, Kimiko Chinen of Hilo; sisters, Eriko (David) Kurashige of Torrance, Calif., Julie Chinen and Kathy (Tashiro) Okunami of Hilo, Ruth (Dennis) Sevilla of Modesto, Calif.; brothers, George (Pam) Chinen and Matsu (Cheryle) Uehara Jr. of Hilo, Donald (Cynthia) Uehara of Los Angeles; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 18
Mathew Lilipi‘i Elderts, 80, of Mountain View died Dec. 21 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired construction worker. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Friday (Jan. 20) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial at 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Kendall (Jenell) Elderts of Pahoa, Mathew (Cierra) Elderts of Kurtistown; daughters, Renee (Bryan) Young of Waianae, Oahu, Diane Elderts of Pahoa, Corrina (Curtis) Chung of Kailua, Oahu, Delsey (Peni) Talamoa of Mountain View, Norine (Faalata) Satele of Kapolei, Oahu; sister, Eleanor Evangelista of Pahoa; 33 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 19
Harrison Keola Apao Jr., 62, of Pahoa died Jan. 3 at St. Rose Hospital in Henderson, Nev. He was born on Kauai. Celebration of life Saturday, July 1, at the family home in Henderson. Contact family for details. Survived by daughters, Misty K. (Richard) Apao-Santiago, Gayla K. Apao and Matea Castillo; son, Harrison Duadua-Apao; mother, Lucy Madamba; brothers, Johnie (Cheryl) Apao, William (Sally) Morris and Scott (Cheryl) Morris; sisters, Gaynell Luis, Toni (Tom) Koshi, Dawn Diaz and Robyn (Joseph) Chappell; three, granddaughters, four grandsons and a great-granddaughter; cousins, nieces and nephews.
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Obituaries for January 20
Lawrence Mitchell Nui Francisco Sr., 84, of Hawi died Jan. 4 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honaunau, he was a retired engineer for the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, boiler technician for the former Kohala Sugar Co., Hawaii County reserve police officer, promotional entertainer for Hawaiian Airlines, founding member of Kohala’s Cosmo Combo band, U.S. Army Korean War veteran and member of ILWU, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion. Visitation service 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 55-337 Akoni Pule Highway in Hawi. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Victoria Francisco of Hawi; sons, Lawrence (Becky Pilapil) Francisco Jr., of Hawi, Kelly Francisco of San Jose, Calif., Karl (Laura) Francisco of Los Angeles and Sean (Ally) Francisco of Seattle; daughters, Lavana (Cederick Raymond) Francisco of Honolulu and Vonn Tenn of Denver; brother, John (Brenda) Francisco of Gardena, Calif.; sisters, Angie (Hans Peter) Hager of Waimea and Maile (Ed) Sprick of New Franklin, Mo.; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituary for January 21
Lawrence Mitchell Nui Francisco Sr., 84, of Hawi died Jan. 4 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honaunau, he was a retired engineer for the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, boiler technician for the former Kohala Sugar Co., Hawaii County reserve police officer, promotional entertainer for Hawaiian Airlines, founding member of Kohala’s Cosmo Combo band, U.S. Army Korean War veteran and member of ILWU, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Friday (Jan. 27) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 55-337 Akoni Pule Highway in Hawi. Visitation again 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the church. Eulogy at 9:30 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Victoria Francisco of Hawi; sons, Lawrence (Becky Pilapil) Francisco Jr. of Hawi, Kelly Francisco of San Jose, Calif., Karl (Laura) Francisco of Los Angeles, Sean (Ally) Francisco of Seattle; daughters, Lavana (Cederick Raymond) Francisco of Honolulu, Vonn Tenn of Denver; brother, John (Brenda) Francisco of Gardena, Calif.; sisters, Angie (Hans Peter) Hager of Waimea, Maile (Ed) Sprick of New Franklin, Mo.; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 22
Emilia Damazo Anicas, 78, of Hilo and formerly of Pahala, died Jan. 1 at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility. Born in Pohina Pali, Ka‘u, she was a retired food service manager at Ka‘u Hospital and member of Pahala United Methodist Church. Private family services held. Survived by daughters, Melba (Darryl) Quiocho and Susan (Brian) Okamoto of Hilo; son, Steven (Tracy) Anicas of Honolulu; sisters, Pauline Enriques of Pahala and Oria Brower of New Hampshire; brother, Vince (Juli) Damazo of Kailua-Kona; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 23
Yukie “Helen” Nagata, 98, of Honolulu died Jan. 2 at Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu. Services held. Born in Ninole, she was a Survived by son, Norman (Jane) Nagata of Honolulu; daughters, Elaine (Chester) Shim and Sharon (Wallace) Yamada of Honolulu, Judy (Jim) Liao, of Waianae Oahu; brother, Kunio (Helen) Hiramoto of Kailua, Oahu; sisters, Patricia Nishita of Honolulu and Rita Chang of San Jose, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 24
Kathleen Louise D’Amico, 64, of Waikoloa died Jan. 15 at home. Born in Fort Meade, Md., she taught in Hawaii for more than 40 years. Celebration of life 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 28) at Waikoloa Community Church, 68-3625 Paniolo Ave. in Waikoloa. Short service at 11 a.m. No viewing. Informal potluck will be held after the service. For more information, email the Rev. Deborah Knowles at revdebknows2@gmail.com . Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sons, Nicholas (Abbie) D’Amico of Waikoloa and Michael (Amanda) D’Amico of Roanoke, Va.; mother, Edna Logan of Waikoloa. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
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Obituaries for January 25
Shane Elizabeth Ohumukini Aburamen, 54, of Hilo died Jan. 6 at home. Born in Dover, Del., she was the owner of Blane’s Drive Inn, Freddy’s Restaurant and Manono Mini Mart. Services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Devan (Angela Coltes) Aburamen of Hilo; daughter, Casey Aburamen of Hilo; father, Robert Saucerman of Hilo; sisters, Kelly (Ed) Glader of California and Erin Fernandez of Mountain View; mother-in-law, Betty Aburamen of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Kevin) Takei and Cathy (Lance) Miyasato of Hilo; uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
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