Francis Shogo Abe, 86, of Kealakekua, died Dec. 10 at Marites Care Home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired customer service agent for the former Aloha Airlines, member of Kingsley Kumiai and Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, and U.S. Army veteran. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Kathleen Abe of Kealakekua; sons, Steven Abe of Honolulu and Neil (Michelle) Abe of Kealakekua; daughter, Leanne Abe of Kealakekua; sister, Grace Hiraoka of Palo Verdes, Calif.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Francis Shogo Abe, 86, of Kealakekua, died Dec. 10 at Marites Care Home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a retired customer service agent for the former Aloha Airlines, member of Kingsley Kumiai and Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, and U.S. Army veteran. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Kathleen Abe of Kealakekua; sons, Steven Abe of Honolulu and Neil (Michelle) Abe of Kealakekua; daughter, Leanne Abe of Kealakekua; sister, Grace Hiraoka of Palo Verdes, Calif.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lucia Caumiran Saplad Alapag, 103, of Aiea, Oahu, died Oct. 18 in Hilo. Born in Stotsenburg Camp, Philippines, she worked at the former Pearlridge Hospital starting in the laundry room, and retiring as a licensed practical nurse. Visitation 8:45-9:45 a.m. Thursday Jan. 6, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1525 Waimano Home Rd., Pearl City, Oahu. Program at 9:45 a.m. Mass at 10:15 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Survived by son, Glenn Alapag of California; daughter, Suzanne Pukahi of Hilo; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Albert “Al” Stagner Patterson, 89, of Keaau died Dec. 19 at home. Born in Manila, Philippines, he was a welder and fisherman. Private services. Survived by wife, Sharon Patterson of Keaau; son, Paul (Dawn) Patterson of Keaau; daughter, Elena (Andy) Lewis of Lakewood, Calif.; son, Andrew (Marrisa) Patterson of Claremont, Calif.; daughter, Annette (Bean) Gano of Taos, N.M.; sister, Gail Patterson of Las Vegas; brother, William (Blondina) Patterson of Las Vegas; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
