Clyde “Aku” Timoteo Canida, 68, of Keaau died Feb. 2 at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama a Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center. Born in Punene, Maui, he was an iron worker. Visitation from 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 18) at New Hope Christian Fellowship, 840 Kupulau Road in Hilo. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sons, Aaron (Princess) Canida and Gavin Canida of Hilo; sisters, Loretta Viduya of Pearl City, Oahu, Stephanie (Glenn) Eugenio of Mililani, Oahu, and Charladine (Patrick) Duhay of Arizona; brothers, Francis (Bobo) Lo of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Llewellyn (Darlene) Canida of Aiea, Oahu; sister-in-law, Irene Revilla of Mililani; two grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Clyde “Aku” Timoteo Canida, 68, of Keaau died Feb. 2 at the Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama a Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center. Born in Punene, Maui, he was an iron worker. Visitation from 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 18) at New Hope Christian Fellowship, 840 Kupulau Road in Hilo. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Online condolences: www.homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by sons, Aaron (Princess) Canida and Gavin Canida of Hilo; sisters, Loretta Viduya of Pearl City, Oahu, Stephanie (Glenn) Eugenio of Mililani, Oahu, and Charladine (Patrick) Duhay of Arizona; brothers, Francis (Bobo) Lo of Kaneohe, Oahu, and Llewellyn (Darlene) Canida of Aiea, Oahu; sister-in-law, Irene Revilla of Mililani; two grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Lucio Marcus Dela Cruz, 61, of Kurtistown died Jan. 28 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. Private services to be held. Survived by wife, Tyra Dela Cruz; son, Tycio (Savanna Martinez) Dela Cruz; daughter, Kylie Corea; brothers, Eugene (Jade) Dela Cruz, Anthony (Edie) Dela Cruz and John (Carol) Dela Cruz; sisters, Lillian (Freddie) Nobriga, Cheron Dela Cruz, Haunani Botelho and Vivian (Mario) Derego; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Stanley Kaulana Palama Sr., 71, of Hilo died Dec. 15, 2016. Born in Koloa, Kauai, he retired as a heavy equipment operator, working for the Local 3 Union. Memorial service at noon Friday (Feb. 17) at Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo, 570 Kinoole St. in Hilo. Survived by son, Stanley K. (Shanell) Palama Jr. of Hilo; daughters, Makalapua (Everett) Goins of Oahu, Mokihana (Queeny) Danielson and Mikiala Palama of Hilo, HI; sister, Linda Fountain of Oahu; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Benny Lee Rapoza, 61, of Keaau died Jan. 9 at home. He was born in Hilo. Gathering from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 19) at the Wailoa Sate Park Pavilion No. 2. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Online condolences: www.homelaniememorialpark.com. Survived by companion, Violet Kuhia of Keaau; sons, Morris Rapoza and Benny Rapoza Jr. of Hilo; daughter, Lianie Jumalon of Hilo; father, Benjamin Rapoza of Hilo; brother, Richard Rapoza of Hilo; stepsons, Leonard (Malia) Kuhia of Honolulu and Kevin Kuhia of Hilo; stepdaugther, Sophia (Glenn) Omalza of Honolulu; hanai daughter, Grace (Rudy) Pajimola of Hilo; five grandchildren, 13 stepgrandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.