Marguerite “Margie” T. Abinosa, 72 of Independence, Ky., formerly of Kailua-Kona, died Dec. 18 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Ky. Born in Cincinnati, she was a self-employed Realtor. Celebration of life at family convenience. Online condolences at peoplesfuneralhome.com. Survived by daughters, Angie (Joe) Crable and Debbie (Ryan) Fulton-Magallanes of Kailua-Kona; brother Gordie (Benita) Fifer of Independence; sister, Anita Fifer Madsen; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home, Butler, Ky.
Marguerite “Margie” T. Abinosa, 72 of Independence, Ky., formerly of Kailua-Kona, died Dec. 18 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Ky. Born in Cincinnati, she was a self-employed Realtor. Celebration of life at family convenience. Online condolences at peoplesfuneralhome.com. Survived by daughters, Angie (Joe) Crable and Debbie (Ryan) Fulton-Magallanes of Kailua-Kona; brother Gordie (Benita) Fifer of Independence; sister, Anita Fifer Madsen; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home, Butler, Ky.
Marianne “Tweety” Greta Kuualoha Cruz, 59, of Ocean View died Nov. 3 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker, personal assistant and former housekeeper for the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort. Services held. Survived by husband, Gregory Kulani Cruz of Ocean View; son, Banyan Pinto of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Lucille Pua Pinto of Kalaoa, Desiree Tyrrell of Kealakekua and Desialee (Emerson Ebreo) Cabalar of Kailua-Kona; mother, Lucille Pinto of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Denise (Charles) Lopes of Kaneohe, Oahu, Arleen Shehadeh of Waipahu, Oahu, and Maile (Glen) Morrison of Waikoloa; brothers, Raymond Pinto and Peter Paul Pinto of Honolulu, Jace Pinto of Oregon; sisters, Colleen Pinto of Hilo, Marianne Pinto of Michigan, Eileen Patacsil of Waianae, Ethel Pinto and Patty Pinto of Honolulu, Elia Pinto of Florida; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Pedro DeGuzman Dingle, 88, of Hilo died Dec. 14 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Philippines, he was a retired flower nursery worker. Visitation 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 30) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Zenaida D. Corpuz, Mariza (Rogelio) Cayabyab, Judith (Eduardo) Malagayo and Aida (Ralph) Sato of Hilo; sons, Charles (Gloria) Dingle, Peter (Gladys) Dingle, Steve Dingle and Gerald (Tessie) Dingle of Hilo; brother-in-law, Gregorio R. Santos of Hilo; 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lucille Jean Eckersley, 74, of Keaau died Dec. 13 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama facility. Born in Massachusetts. Services held. Condolences to Jo Maynard, P.O. Box 919, Keaau HI 96749 or www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by life partner, Jo Maynard of Keaau; brother, Morris (Donna) Nadeau of Massachusetts; one niece. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.