Joseph Pung, 92, of Hilo died Feb. 27 at home. Born in Laupahoehoe, he was a retired ranch hand at Kukaiau Ranch. Celebration of life at a later date. Survived by sons, Fierry (Gail Noeau) Pung of Ainaloa, Darcy (Sherry) Pung of Honokaa, Richard (Greta) Pung of Hilo, Sammie (Carrie) Pung and Rory Dean Pung of Honokaa; daughter, Carmela (Stanley) Boteilho of Honokaa; daughter-in-law, Donna Pung of Makuu; brother, Ernest (Dawn) Pung of Hilo; sister-in-law, Clara Kealoha of Honokaa; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Esperanza Domingo Tolentino, 94, of Keaau died Feb. 19 at home. Born on Maui, she was a retired dietary aide at Kula Hospital, member of the Kamana Senior Center hanafuda class and enjoyed family time, traveling, eating pasta, watching westerns and was a champion hanafuda player. Burial on April 22 at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao. Condolences to: Priscilla (Lee) Kent, P.O. Box 7085, Hilo, HI 96720. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by sisters, Fely Carles and Carmen (Sister Mariquita) Domingo; brother, Bob Domingo; daughters, Florentina (Roy) Smith, Estrella (David) Davis, Cynthia Tolentino and Priscilla (Ron) Kent; son, John (Kau‘i Norton) Tolentino; 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.