Mariah Kawehi O’ Na Pua Antonio, 25, of Hilo died Oct. 1 at home. Born in Waimea, she was a homemaker. Visitation 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 19) at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at the Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Jarren Antonio and Javier Antonio-Castillas of Hilo; daughter, Meghan Antonio-Abraham of Hilo; hanai father, Vance Mahoe of Hilo; sister, Melanie (Roland) Javar of Kona; brothers, Shannon Paea and Jameson (Jennifer) Antonio-Paea of Kona; maternal grandparents, Roy, Sr. and Nancy Antonio of Kapaau; hanai brothers, Ikaika (Ashley) Mahoe of Oahu and Haili Mahoe of Oregon; hanai sister, Tita (Steven) Mahoe of Hilo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ricalda “Rachel” Porras Crowell, 102, of Pahoa died Oct. 23 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Puunene, Maui, she was an educational assistant at Pahoa Elementary School and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Memorial Mass 8:30 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 19) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pahoa. Casual attire. Survived by son, Albert (Julie) Crowell of Korbel, California; daughter, Louisa (Leroy) Wilson of Nanawale; sister, Florence Kay of Maui; brother, Albert Porras of Oahu; five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Chantelle “Chanty” Pilialoha Kaapuni-Figueroa, 48, of Honomu died Oct. 17 at home. Born in Hilo she was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kaumana Ward. Visitation 3-5 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 17) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 522 Ponahawai St. in Hilo. Celebration of life at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Cody-Taylor (Heather Kaikuana) Figueroa, Bronson Lee (Mahealani Maikui) Figueroa and Hunter Michael (Ralph Itliong) Figueroa of Hilo; mother, Gail Kailimai Kaapuni of Hilo; father, Timothy (Linda) Kaapuni of Hilo; brothers, Michael (Melissa) Kaapuni and Keawe Kaapuni of Hilo, David (Ashley) Kaapuni of Prescott, Ariz., Chace Kaapuni of Honomu and Mark (Mel) Kaapuni of Mountain View; sisters, Bridgette (Ulu) Kaleohano of Pahala and Hiwa Kaapuni of Hilo; six grandchildren; uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lucy Kaelikula “Kula” Kuikahi, 92, of Keaukaha died Oct. 16 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired kupuna of Kalanianaole Elementary School and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Keaukaha Ward who enjoyed crocheting, gardening and grandchildren. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Friday (Nov. 18) at the Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Celebration of life luncheon 2-4 p.m. at the Hilo Stake Center. Casual attire. Survived by, sons, Harry (Kathy) Kuikahi of Kona, Larry “Fat” (Toni) Loa of Keaukaha and Gary (Barbara) Kuikahi of Hilo; daughters, Lana (Wardell) Lancaster of Hilo, Kim “Tita” Kuikahi of Keaukaha and Kalaunani (Justin) Kuikahi-Gaspar of Captain Cook; brothers, Sonny (Linda) Aina of Nevada and Elia Loa of Hilo; sisters, Roselani “Noe” Napeahi of Keaukaha, Kay (Aaron) Makaiwi and Thankie “Nani” Nunnally of Nevada, Maile “Boopie” Aina of Keaukaha; 23 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jacqueline “Jackie” Barbara Pavao, 70, of Pepeekeo died Oct. 13 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a clerical administrator for Allied Machinery, a loving daughter, mom, sister and grandmother and the foundation of her immediate family. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday (Nov. 18) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Larry (Reyna Mathews) Pavao Jr. of Hilo; daughter, Lisa Greenleaf of Kapolei; mother, Barbara Hanog of Pepeekeo; sisters, Jasmine (Herbert) Okunami of Pepeekeo and Joycelyn (Glenn) Yafuso of Hilo; six grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.