Aurea Alminar Arde, 91, of Paauilo and Vigan, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, formerly of Lakeland, Waimea, died Saturday at home. Born in Bongtolan, Vigan, she was a retired worker for Kawamata Farms, mother and grandmother, gardener and devout Catholic. Visitation
Aurea Alminar Arde, 91, of Paauilo and Vigan, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, formerly of Lakeland, Waimea, died Saturday at home. Born in Bongtolan, Vigan, she was a retired worker for Kawamata Farms, mother and grandmother, gardener and devout Catholic. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 2) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Burial at Honokaa Catholic Church Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Nellie (Thomas) Parel of Paauilo, four other daughters; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Norberta Savellano Jara, 95, of Naalehu died Aug. 14 in Hilo. Born in Sisim, Cabugao, the Philippines, she was a homemaker and member of Naalehu Assembly of God. Visitation 5:30-7 p.m. Friday (Sept. 1) at family home, 95-5530 Mamalahoa Highway, Naalehu. Wake service at 7 p.m. All-night vigil to follow. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 2) at family home. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial at Naalehu Community Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Carlina (Andres) Dela Cruz of Green Sands, Ka‘u; sons, Aurelio (Carmelita) Jara of Naalehu and Tranquilino (Alice) Jara Jr. of Wahiawa, Oahu; 17 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Mer Cendana Ritualo, 58, of Pepeekeo died Aug. 2 in Hilo. Born in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, the Philippines, he was a chef for the Fairmont Orchid and member of Waiakea Iloko Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 2) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Cecilia Marzan Ritualo of Pepeekeo; son, Mark C. (Aileen) Ritualo of Iowa; daughters, Apple S. (Jopher) Salom of Wainaku, Kimberley Brown of Manchester, England, and Michelle (Dustin Wamar) Ritualo of Pepeekeo; sisters, Rosemarie C. Ritualo, Angelina C. Ritualo, Marizol R. (Geno P.) Cayaban and Cristy C. Ritualo of London, Mildred C. Ritualo, Myrna R. (Mario) Suratos and Hildy C. Ritualo-Hildygarda of the Philippines; brothers, Cresencio C. Ritualo Jr., JoJo C. (Juvy) Ritualo and Renato C. (Teresita) Ritualo of the Philippines; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Artemio Agno Tagalicud, 65, of Keaau died Aug. 8 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Sarat, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, he owned a papaya farm in Pahoa. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 31) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 7 p.m. All-night vigil after 9 p.m. at the family home, 17-183 Palaai St., Keaau. Visitation again 8-10 a.m. Friday (Sept. 1) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by wife, Premia Tagalicud of Keaau; daughter, Nora Lynn (Mario) Castro of Honolulu; son, Alexander (Daisy) Tagalicud of Keaau; mother, Briginia Tagalicud of Pahoa; mother in-law, Josita Pasion of Pahoa; sisters-in-law, Faye Tagalicod and Juanita Doria of Pahoa; brothers-in-law, Birgilio (Eufemia) Pasion, Renato (Grace) Pasion and Rudy (Genalyn) Pasion of Pahoa; three grandchildren; cousins, nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
