Keith Alan Bragdon, 53, of Mountain View died Feb. 21. He was born in Kansas City, Kan. Services at a later date. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by lifelong companion, Jennifer Mills of Mountain View; father, Jerry E. Bragdon of Thailand;
Keith Alan Bragdon, 53, of Mountain View died Feb. 21. He was born in Kansas City, Kan. Services at a later date. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by lifelong companion, Jennifer Mills of Mountain View; father, Jerry E. Bragdon of Thailand; grandmother, Marcella Bragdon of Kansas City; brother, Ken (Vincent Mansapit) Bragdon of Mountain View; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Herbert Thomas Frias Sr., 75, of Hilo died March 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired plumber for Continental Mechanical and member of PAMCAH-UA Local 675. Celebration of life 6-8 p.m. Thursday (March 10) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by fiancee, Annette O’Brien of Hilo; sons, Herbert Frias Jr. and Antonio Frias of Oregon; daughters, Linda Mercado of Oregon, Jolene Gabbay of Arizona, Melissa Kalauli and Sandy Kanaele of Hilo; brother, John Frias of Waiahole, Oahu; sisters, Christine Phillips of Oregon and Lana Frias of Florida; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Theodore “Ted” “Teddy” Guerpo, 85, of Hilo died Feb. 29 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honokaa, he was a retired welder and ironworker and avid pool player. Celebration of life 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday (March 13) at Hilo Woman’s Club, 7 Lele St. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Taeim “Kathy” Guerpo of Hilo; daughters, Teresa (David) Ells of Keaau, Tania (Terry) Delfin of California, Marcie Vicente and Mallory (William “Billy”) Kaipo of Hilo, Taryn Mahuna of Nevada; son, Tyrone (Samantha) Guerpo of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Julia Cuaresma and Crispina (Romaldo “Romie” Madarang) Quitoriano of Paauilo; sister-in-law, Miriam Guerpo of Kawaihae; 13 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Yoshiko Higa Hanashiro, 88, of Pepeekeo died March 6 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kohala, she was a retired licensed practical nurse at the former Hilo Hospital, worked at Kohala Hospital and was member of The Church in Hilo, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, Hilo Hospital Retirees and United Public Workers. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday (March 11) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Launice Kim of Mililani, Oahu, and Rae (Dan Peterson) Hanashiro of Seattle; brother-in-law, Seijun (Noriko) Hanashiro of Honolulu; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Roosevelt “Sebel” Naungayan, 71, of Halaula, died Feb. 8 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Kohala, he was a retired caretaker for Lapakahi State Historical Park, heavy equipment operator for the former Kohala Sugar Plantation, landscaper at Halawa and Bond cemeteries and member of Hawaii National Guard and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday (March 12) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial in Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire; lei welcome. Survived by wife, Lucille Naungayan of Hilo; son, Darroll Naungayan of Holualoa; daughter, Lucinda Cornejo of Halaula; brothers, Elpidio (Deana) Naungayan of Florida, Max (Leo) Guitang of Halaula and Fred (Kathi) Guitang of Pearl City, Oahu; sisters, Belina Galigo of Waimea and Polly Fernandez of Halaula; sisters-in-law, Josephine Naungayan of Kapaau and Vangie Naungayan of Halaula; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Robert “Rob” “Mr. Alii” Dean Nievar, 70, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 29 at home. Born in Pekin, Ill., he was a fitness director for Hawaii Fitness, real estate agent and a former member and dancer for George Na‘ope Hula Halau. Services in Illinois. No flowers. Memorial donations to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Condolences to Nievar Family, 1015 Truman Drive, Pekin, IL 61554. For information, call 309-267-6040. Survived by brother, James (Melanie) Nievar of Pekin; sisters, Dorean Seitz and Phyl Drake of East Peoria, Ill., Mary (Richard) Johnston of Pekin; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Mary “Vovo” Patao, 100, of Honomu died March 1 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Honomu, she was a homemaker and member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and Foster Grandparents Program. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday (March 15) at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Honomu. Funeral Mass at 10. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Frank (Barbara) Quirit of Kaneohe, Oahu, James (Maura) Patao of Kona, Lawrence (Annette) Patao of Pepeekeo and Rodney Patao of Orlando, Fla.; daughters, Sally Fukunaga of Kona, Caroline Patao of Honomu and Frances (Larry) Caceres of Hilo; sisters, Elsie Carvalho of Hilo and Wilma (Tyrone) Revilla of Honomu; sister-in-law, Betty Rapoza of Paauilo; 27 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Long Rodger Spencer, 54, of Hilo died March 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, he was a restaurant kitchen helper and member of Hilo Church of God. Services held. He is survived by parents, Edward S. and Linda Spencer of Kaumana; brothers, Minh Spencer and Mark Spencer of Hilo, Tom Spencer of California; sister, Christina Spencer of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
