Onesimo Valorozo Arellano, 80, of Kailua-Kona died July 21 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, he was a houseman at Royal Kona Resort and member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. A three-day vigil will start at 5 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 2) at 77-6519 Seaview Circle in Kailua-Kona. Visitation 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona. Mass at 12:30 p.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Virginia Arellano of Kailua-Kona; sons, Mario (Esperanza) Arellano of Kailua-Kona, John (Madelyn) Arellano Jr. of Honolulu, Stanley (Janiza) Arellano of Seattle, James (Shannon) Arellano, Percival Arellano and Wayne-Ronnie (Gladys) Arellano of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Joy Arellano of California, Jenna Arellano, Jerry Arellano and Jeanette Arellano of Kailua-Kona; brother, Ernesto Arellano of the Philippines; 23 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Onesimo Valorozo Arellano, 80, of Kailua-Kona died July 21 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, he was a houseman at Royal Kona Resort and member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. A three-day vigil will start at 5 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 2) at 77-6519 Seaview Circle in Kailua-Kona. Visitation 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona. Mass at 12:30 p.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Virginia Arellano of Kailua-Kona; sons, Mario (Esperanza) Arellano of Kailua-Kona, John (Madelyn) Arellano Jr. of Honolulu, Stanley (Janiza) Arellano of Seattle, James (Shannon) Arellano, Percival Arellano and Wayne-Ronnie (Gladys) Arellano of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Joy Arellano of California, Jenna Arellano, Jerry Arellano and Jeanette Arellano of Kailua-Kona; brother, Ernesto Arellano of the Philippines; 23 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Elson “Bobo” Kanaina Brown, 77, of Hilo died July 22 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired foreman and lineman for Hawaii Electric Light Co., longtime musician and entertainer in Hilo, owner of the former Bobo Brown Catering and supporter of Hospice of Hilo. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 3) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life will at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Lynette Brown of Hilo; daughters, Lisa Ann (Gilbert) Barretto of Kapaa, Kauai, Kimberly (Manny) Morante and Glynis Rose (Legin) Moreno of Hilo; sister, Haunani (Stanley) Yorong of Hilo; sister-in-law, Kalei Brown of Hilo; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rosalie C. Combis, 58, died July 20 at Hilo Medical Center. She was born on Oahu. Survived by daughter, Beke-lu (Kaleo) Nakila; brothers, Byron (Amy) Tolbe and Jacob (Johnette) Poki; sisters, Saundra Tolbe, Darlene Combis, Roinna Abrams and Honey Girl (Calvin) Kamalu; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Elizabeth “Libby” May Kapuras, 82, of Hilo died July 26 at Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a supervisor of the former Treasure Island Snack Shop and Hilo Bay Snack Shop and member of Central Christian Church in Hilo. No services. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by husband, Robert Kapuras Sr. of Hilo; daughter, Roberta (Calvin) Tamala of Keaau; son, Robert Kapuras Jr. of Hilo; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Marta Platino Duterte, 75, of Holualoa died June 25 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Alicia, Bohol, the Philippines, she was a housewife and member of St. John’s Catholic Church. Prayer service at 5 p.m. Friday (Aug. 4) at St. John’s Catholic Church in Kealakekua. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by sons, Anastacio (Morlina Abangan) Duterte Jr. and Fidel Duterte of Holualoa; two grandsons. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
James Santos aka Virgin James Santos, 84, of Pahoa died July 12 at home. Born in Haina, he was a retired U.S. Army sergeant first class who served during the Korean and Vietnam wars, retired carpenter and member of AFL-CIO. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 1) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Urn committal with military honors to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2, Section C. Survived by daughters, Peggy (Clarence) LeClear, Virginia Willis and Cindy (Robert) Marr of Lansing, Mich.; son, William Santos of Lansing; brother, Joseph (Bernice) Santos of Honokaa; seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Thomas J. Taylor Sr., 69, of Hilo died July 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Milwaukee, he was a world traveler and art collector and distributor. Survived by son, Thomas “Taj” John Taylor Jr.; daughters, Ivy (Shawn) Taylor Murphy and Amber Rose Taylor; brother, George M. Taylor; sisters, Joan Taylor Icker, Linda Taylor Charles and Deborah Taylor; stepbrother, Johnny Alvin Taylor; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.