Aurellio Abellera Sr., 78, of Pahala died May 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born May 6 in Kapapala, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran, retired supervisor at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. and proprietor of Abellera Coffee & Macadamia
Aurellio Abellera Sr., 78, of Pahala died May 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born May 6 in Kapapala, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran, retired supervisor at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. and proprietor of Abellera Coffee & Macadamia Nut Farm in Honaunau. Friends may call 9-10 a.m. Saturday (July 1) at New Hope Church Hilo. Memorial services and celebration of life at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by companion, Lorraine Ahkay of Hilo; daughters, Theresa (John) Ishii of Kailua-Kona and Patricia (Lon) Ishii of Volcano; son, Aurellio (Cheryl) Abellera Jr. of Hilo; brother, Henry (Anastacia) Abellera of Kailua-Kona; sister, Dolores Diego of Hilo; uncle, Benito Abellera of Pahala; brothers in-law, Bartolome Pique of Virginia and Kenneth (Lydia) Namba of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Shirley Andre and Doris (Kermit) Johnson of Hilo, four grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Leroy Isaiah Alip Sr., 77, of Kailua-Kona died May 31 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kukuihaele, he was a retired Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation complex manager for the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, landscaper for Deseret Mutual of Salt Lake City company location in Hawaii, former bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kilauea 2nd Ward, former member of the temple presidency and ordinance worker at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Kona Hawaii Temple and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kona 1st Ward. Visitation 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday (July 1) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honokaa. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at the Honokaa County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Leroy (Kaylene) Alip Jr. of Honokaa and Robert Alip and Dwayne Alip of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Carrie (Sam) Pung of Honokaa; brothers, Jeremiah (Clara) Alip of Sandy, Utah, Donald (Lorna) Sagario and Isaac Sagario of Honolulu, Bonifacio (Margaret) Alip of Anaheim, Calif., Ted (Joan) Alip of Honokaa and Amor (Nancy) Alip, Ullysses Felarca and Arthur Felarca of Anchorage, Alaska; sisters, Adele (Howard) Loo of Waimea, Norma Jean Sagario (Harold) Brown of Kapaa, Kauai, Betsy (Jon) Simon of Kansas, Toni Felarca of California and Angie Felarca of Texas; stepmother, Rebecca Alip of Anchorage; brother-in-law, John (Elaine) Ventura of Kawaihae; sisters-in-law, Priscilla (Chester) Hetrick of Las Vegas, Carmen (Paul) Green of Lahaina, Maui, Antonia Balicanta of Honolulu and Raylynn Ventura of Honokaa; 21 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lillian Sayomi Asato (Kawasaki), 66, of Maple Valley, Wash., died June 1 at home. Born in Hilo, she worked for the state Department of Transportation and Boeing, held various positions on the board of the White River Buddhist Temple and local, district and national chapters of the Buddhist Women’s Association and taught Dharma School. Memorial service held at White River Buddhist Temple in Washington. Public services at 11 a.m. Monday (June 26) at Pearl City Hongwanji, 858 2nd St., Pearl City, HI 96782, and at 4 p.m. Friday (June 30) at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. All are welcome. Donations may be sent to either Pearl City Hongwanji or Hilo Betsuin. Survived by husband, Dennis K. Asato of Maple Valley; four children, Joy Meglasson (David), Eric Asato (Le Ha), Kelsey Asato and Tessa Asato (Nate); three grandchildren.
Charles “Charlie” Emilio Atiz, 96, of Laupahoehoe died May 29 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Naalehu, he was a retired tractor operator for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co., volunteer for Pudding Lassiter at the former Kaiko‘o Mall and member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Laupahoehoe and Laupahoehoe Senior Citizens. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday (July 1) at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Eulogy 9-9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Section I. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Brenda Cabote of Laupahoehoe, Rosemarie (Bernard) Wong of Kauai and Sharleen (Reggie, Jr.) Ojano of Hilo; brother, Entirio Atiz of Mountain View; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three hanai grandchildren; seven hanai great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kenneth Largo Madrona Sr., 73, of Zanesville, Ohio, died June 9 at Ohio State University Ross Hospital. Born in Hilo, he was retired from the U.S. Army Reserve 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Wednesday (June 28) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 7 p.m. Graveside urn committal service at noon Friday (June 30) at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No.2. Casual attire. Survived by children, Shawn Calica, Sharyl Lee “Sha’le” (Ben) Madrona, Shannon Dee (Chad) Gill, Kenneth Madrona Jr., Kristi (David) Madrona, Corie (Neilsen) Kia and Conrad (Lindsay) Madrona; brothers, Alfred Madrona and Bernard (Fern) Madrona; sisters, Catherine (Angel) Salgado, Irene (Leo) Roberts and Marsha (Frank) Pineda; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kathleen Hualani “Chunky” Toledo, 72, of Hilo died June 5 at The Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Wailuku, Maui, she was a retired customer service representative with Matson Navigation Co. and member of Berean Bible Church. Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Saturday (July 1) at the Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Alexander (Lacey) Toledo of Hilo and M. Keola (Hollie) Toledo of Keaau; daughter, Lilia (Lee) Arquero of Keaau; brothers, Clifford I. (Mary Lou) Hokoana of Pahoa and Louis (Rosemary) Hokoana of Hilo; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
