Filipe “Leppy” “Cowboy” S. Cuison, 86, of Hilo died Dec. 28 at home. Born in Hilea, Ka‘u, he was a retired journeyman welder for the former Ka‘u Sugar Co., owner of Akaka Falls Inc. Farm, and U.S. Army National Guard veteran. Graveside service noon Friday (Feb. 11) at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by daughter, Salena Andrade of Hilo; sons, Robert (Alison) Cuison of Hilo and Mathias (Tracy) Cuison of Ka‘u; sister, Evelyn Jensven of Oahu; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Leslie Jiro Ha‘aheo Nomura Doctor, 38, of Pahoa died Sept. 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was owner of Mooloa Farms Service, worked at Close Construction, a member of the Flooring Union and black belt with Dragon’s Kaju Ken Bo. Celebration of life 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 12) at Uncle Robert’s in Kaimu. Casual attire; wearing of face masks and social distancing required. Survived by parents, Leslie and Shirley Doctor of Pahoa; brothers, Uriah “Hinano” (Leila) Nomura of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ethan (Ashley) Doctor of Ainaloa; maternal grandfather, Henry Nomura of Ewa Beach, Oahu; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Baron Toshio Ebesugawa, 68, of Hilo died Jan. 8 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a delivery person for the former Ebesu’s Limited and Ebesugawa Sisters Florists and member of Central Christian Church and Hilo Lions Club. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (Feb. 11) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Private memorial service at 10 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by brothers, Cary (Joni) Ebesugawa of Hilo, Duane (Martina) Ebesugawa of San Francisco and John (Angie) Ebesugawa of Hilo; sister, Mary (Patrick) Nishi of Honolulu; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Juan “Johnny” Rafanan Gorospe, 88, of Keaau died Dec. 11 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was retired from Bioenergy Development Corp. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 12) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Prayer service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at the Homelani Memorial Park. All current COVID-19 precautions will be observed. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Lourdes Rodriguez Gorospe of Keaau; sons, Lauro Gorospe, Jun (Luz) Gorospe and Neil (Virgie) Gorospe of Keaau; daughters, Helen (Leonardo) Clarin of Hilo, Carmencita (Ireneo) Chan of Philippines and Loida (Daryl Fujimoto) Gorospe of Keaau; sister-in-law, Lydia Gorospe of Keaau; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Arthur “Ata” Hawila Kaleohano, 69, of Pahala died Nov. 12 at home. Born in Pahala, he worked for the former C. Brewer Plantation and Sea Mountain Golf Course in Punaluu and was a member of Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church, O Ka‘u Kakou and Huliau ‘O Ka‘u. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 12) at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Eulogy at 9:30 a.m. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m.; Drive-through food distribution at Pahala Community Center 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Casual attire; face masks and social distancing required. Survived by wife, Jan I. Kaleohano of Pahala; son, Arthur “Ulu” Kaleohano Jr. of Pahala; caregiver and daughter-in-law, Bridgette Kaleohano of Pahala; sisters, Susan (Patrick Clyde) Louis, Elvanney “Toots” (Stanley Lorenzo, Jr.) Pascubillo and Kathie Pua of Pahala, Charmaine “Dolly” Pua of Kurtistown, Helen Freitas of Hilo, Joanne (Derek) Miyasato of Oahu and Jeanette (Charles) Kow of Hilo; brothers, Sammy (Cindy) Pua of Oregon, Wesley Pua of Florida, Danny (Brie) Pua and James (Stephanie) Ke of Honokaa, Guadalupe Erece Jr. and Glen (Sheila) Erece of Hilo, Gerald Erece and Gordon Erece of Oahu, Gregory Erece of Papaikou; hanai sister, Adrian Akina of Pahala; sister-in-law, Jamie Kailiawa of Keaukaha; brothers-in-law, Anthony Ponce of Pahala, Pio Requel of Honokaa, Wilmet Lorenzo and Carlton George of Pahala, Clinton Guerpo of Honokaa; five grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.