Ernest Edward Albritton, 51, of Captain Cook died Nov. 10 at home. Born in Chico, Calif., he was a journeyman electrician, a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and U.S. Army veteran. No services at this time. Scattering of ashes will be at a later date. Survived by his wife, Evone Albritton of Captain Cook; son, Michael Mendes of Germany; daughter, Jini (Randy) Rash of Chico, Calif.; two grandchildren; two brothers; aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ernest Edward Albritton, 51, of Captain Cook died Nov. 10 at home. Born in Chico, Calif., he was a journeyman electrician, a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and U.S. Army veteran. No services at this time. Scattering of ashes will be at a later date. Survived by his wife, Evone Albritton of Captain Cook; son, Michael Mendes of Germany; daughter, Jini (Randy) Rash of Chico, Calif.; two grandchildren; two brothers; aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Debra Kay Carroll-Brimm, 60, of Keaau died Nov. 10 at home. Born in Tennessee, she was a retired ultrasound technologist for the Women’s Imaging Center and world traveler. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Friday. Call 896-6126 for info. She is survived by husband, John T. Brimm of Keaau; daughter, Robin Epperson of Kurtistown; brother, Larry (Debbie) Forsythe of Tennessee; one granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
June Junko Hiyoto, 77, of Hilo died Nov. 14 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Mountain View, she was a retired health aide at E.B. deSilva Elementary School and member of Hilo Meishoin Mission. Visitation 9:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hilo Meishoin Mission. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Eric (Susan) Hiyoto of Mililani, Oahu, and Randall Hiyoto of Honolulu; daughters, Natalie (Eric) Koyanagi of Mililani, Donna (David) Rutherford of McKinleyville, Calif., and Tammy (Curtis) Tanaka of Hilo; brother, Ronald (Elaine) Ishimaru of Pearl City, Oahu; sisters, Ethel Suzuki of Pearl City and Amy (Edward) Watase of Pearl City; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Roy “Totay” Rebuldela, 67, of Hilo, formerly of Papaikou, died Nov. 7 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pepeekeo, he was a service truck driver for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co. and Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co., Hilo Medical Center security guard, U.S. Army veteran and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Joseph Catholic churches. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Inurnment at noon Monday, Nov. 24, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Columbaria. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Diane Rebuldela of Hilo; son, Royden (Angie) Rebuldela of Hilo; daughter, Tricia (Sean) Phelan of Hilo; brothers, Jaime Rebuldela of Pearl City, Oahu, Juan Rebuldela of Hilo, Peter (Merle) Rebuldela of Pepeekeo and Father Alfred Rebuldela of Honaunau; sisters, Leonora Dacayanan of Pepeekeo, Leonila Stone of Papaikou and Norma (Anthony) Acain of Kailua, Oahu; sister-in-law, Rose Marie (Rodney) Alfonso of Honokaa; three grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Thomas “Tommy” Brown Hinano Stearns, 57, of Volcano died Oct. 12 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a financial advisor. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Lehua Pekelo-Stearns of Volcano; brother, Michael Stearns of Waimea; uncles, aunts, nephews, and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.