Ruth Chiyono (Higa) Alo, 92, of Kapaau, formerly of Hilo and Oahu, died May 9 at Kaiser Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in 9-1/2 Mile Camp, Olaa, she was a waitress at the Elliott’s Chuckwagon, kitchen worker at Masa’s
Ruth Chiyono (Higa) Alo, 92, of Kapaau, formerly of Hilo and Oahu, died May 9 at Kaiser Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in 9-1/2 Mile Camp, Olaa, she was a waitress at the Elliott’s Chuckwagon, kitchen worker at Masa’s Cafeteria and member of Kohala Okinawan Kenjin Kai and Aunty Sally’s Senior Center. Services pending. Survived by son, Melvin P. (Belinda Borges) Alo of Hilo; daughters, Jerry P. Horner of Mililani, Oahu, and Bea L. (Rod) Feliciano of Kapaau, sister-in-law, Hatsue Higa of Hilo; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Oahu Mortuary and Dodo Mortuary.
Maria Balmilero, 98, of Paauilo died May 14 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Vitar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a homemaker and member of St. Columbus Episcopal Church in Paauilo. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at St. Columbus Episcopal Church in Paauilo. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Burial in the church cemetery. Survived by sons, Isidro Balmilero of Philippines, Paterno (Gloria) Balmilero of Paauilo and Menelio (Luisa) Balmilero of Honolulu; sister, Concordia Abad of Honolulu; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Concepcion del Mar “Connie” Higa, 90, of Honolulu, formerly of Hilo and Kona, died May 16 in Honolulu. Born in Onomea, she was a self-employed seamstress and former sales representative for Von Hamm Young, BJ Furniture and GEM Store in Hilo. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday, June 5, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Papaikou. Mass at 10 a.m. Reception to follow. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Online condolences at www.oahumortuary.com. Survived by sons, Michael (Josephine) del Mar, Graciano (Colleen) del Mar, Douglas del Mar and Jesus (Debra) del Mar Jr.; daughters: Marcel (Malcolm) Smith, Pearla (Derek) Olaso and Jewel Moore; 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Eugene Kingery, 45, of Hilo died May 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Ebeye, Marshall Islands, he was a construction technician. Services held. Survived by brothers, Jimmy Kingery of Tucson, Ariz., and Timothy “Pee Wee” Kingery of Pahoa; sisters, Tessa Marquez and Mary Ann Kingery of Arizona, Freda Kingery of Hilo; three hanai sons and three hanai daughters; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sakayo Komatsu, 87, of Hilo died May 13, 2015 at home. Born in Kalaoa, she was a retired occupational therapist at the former Hilo Hospital and member of Hilo Hooganji Buddhist Temple. Services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughter, Kellie (Robert) Kaneshiro of Hilo; one granddaughter; nephews, nieces, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Marsha Ann Pacheco, 59, of Kurtistown died May 14 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a certified nurse’s aide for Life Care Center of Hilo, the former Hilo Hospital and the former Interim Home Health Care. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Bert Tagawa of Kurtistown; daughters, Jaime (Lance Wilson) Enoka of Kurtistown and Anya (Jackson Bauer) Tagawa of Hilo; son, Kainoa Buddy Arakaki of Kurtistown; mother, Irene Pacheco of Wainaku; brothers, Robert (Sue) Pacheco of Ocean View and Alan (Naomi) Pacheco of Kalopa; sister, Cathleen Pacheco of Wainaku; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tadao Tasaka, 92, of Honokaa, died April 23 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired mechanic for the former Davies Sugar Co. in Haina and member of the Honokaa Hongwanji Mission, Haina Softball League and Honokaa Country Club. Services held. No koden. Survived by wife, Ruth Tokie Tasaka of Honokaa; brother, Masao Tasaka of Honokaa; sisters, Nancy Kaaekuahiwi of Honokaa and Ruth Akiko Dumadag of Kaneohe, Oahu; brother-in-law, William Correira of Honokaa; sister-in-law, Pat Yamasaki of Waimea; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lily Yuriko Texeira, 88, of Kailua-Kona, formerly of Hilo, died May 13 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in San Mateo, Calif., she was a retired certified public accountant. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3. Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Urn committal to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire. Survived by daughters, Judy (Alika) Desha of Kona, Brenda (Steve) Maranville of Shingle Springs, Calif., and Marianne (John) Veneri of Mountain View; sons, Jeffery E. Texeira of Honolulu and Jason J. (Todd Holt) Texeira of Tulsa, Okla.; hanai daughter, Anel Garcia-Magana of Maui; hanai son, Richard Gouveia of Hilo; seven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jewel Audrey Todd, 86, of Waikoloa died May 23 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a business office representative and member of Bay View Dames and Poaha Paina Golf clubs. For celebration of life info call Vernon “Sparkey” Wright at 345-7675. Survived by sons, Wendell (Diane) Wright of Everett, Wash., and Vernon Wright of Waikoloa; brother, Kenneth (Tiny) Wedemeyer of San Diego; sisters, Ruth Kam of Kaneohe, Oahu, Bridget (Whitney) Iseke of Kailua, Oahu, and Myrna (Robert) Arakaki of Pahoa; four grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
