Lawrence “Pops” Earl Pagan, 58, of Pahoa, died Oct. 14 at Hilo Medical Center. Born on Oahu, he was a U.S. Army veteran. Private services. Survived by daughter, Lacina (Jerome) Pagan of Pahoa; son, Zackary Andrade-Richter of Maui; stepsons, Starsky (Cherill) Cortez and Travis (Monica) Santos of Reno, Nev., Patrick (Doris) Santos and Brian Santos of Pahoa, Clifford (Mary) Santos of Ka‘u; stepdaughters, Shana (Michael) Santos and Sandra (Mickey) Santos of Pahoa, Darlene Santos of Hilo; father, Peter (Odai) Pagan of Hilo; brothers, Allan Pagan and Nelson Pagan of Hilo, Peter Pagan Jr. of Honolulu, Oahu; best friend, Jeanette Cortez of Pahoa; five grandchildren and 47 step-grandchildren; 21 step-great-grandchildren; one uncle; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for October 22
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