Steven Kalani Angay Sr., 77, of Eden Roc Estates, formerly of Keaukaha, died Jan. 19 at home. He was a retired plumber, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, member of the VFW Hilo Post 3875, Plumber’s and Pipe Fitters Local 675 and Puhi Bay Ohana, hunter and fisherman, family man, and Hilo High School Class of 1963 alumnus. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Survived by wife, Blanche Angay of Eden Roc Estates; son, Steven (Melissa) Kalani Angay Jr.; brother, Leonard “Kaulaokalani” (Rose Marie “Butchie”) Angay of Kona,; sister, June “Leina‘ala” Brady of Hawaiian Paradise Park; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Anatalia R. Dacusan, 86, of Hilo died Jan. 16 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she worked for a macadamia nut company and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Visitation again 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Service at 9 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Survived by children, Nelly D. (Xavier C.) Elicay of Imus Cavite, Philippines, Mary Ann D. (Lindy) Lulab of Davao City, Philippines, Gilbert R. Dacusan and Joseph R. (Cecille M.) Dacusan of Hilo, Anabel D. (Richard) Pidong of Keaau and Maria Theresa D. (Ross) Smith of Alberta, Canada; sisters, Marilyn Pasion of Buyon Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines and Francisca Dalere of Hilo, 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Barry Kela Kamalii, 64, of Hilo, died Jan. 3 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a papaya farm worker. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Barrilyn Kamalii of Hilo and Jerrilyn Kamalii of Hanapepe, Kauai; sisters, Leatrice Kamalii, Marilyn Kamalii and Jolana (Ryan Fukui) Colobong of Hilo; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Allan Bert Martin, Jr., 83, of Keaau died Jan. 21 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Kohala, he was a computer systems analyst for Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu and US Marine Corps veteran. Memorial Services/celebration of life at a later date. Survived by wife, Chang Martin of Keaau; sons, Todd Martin, Stewart (Kaori) Martin and George Casey of Honolulu; daughter, Laura Casey of Hilo; brothers, James Martin of Hilo and John Martin of Honolulu; sister, Nancy Martin of Honolulu; eight grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Rodney Daniel Maldonado, 57, of Hilo died Jan. 17. He was born in Hilo. Visitation 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday (Feb. 10) at Homelani Memorial Park Chapel. “Going home” celebration 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 12) at Reeds Bay Beach Park. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by brothers, Richard “Friday” Maldonado of Hilo and Anthony “Tony” Maldonado of Washington State; sisters, Donna Mae (Byron) Smith of Hilo and Mary (Andre) Randall of Southern California; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
Frances G. Pereira, 97, of Hilo died Jan. 6 in Kona. Born on Maui, she was a schoolteacher, widow of Ed Pereira, family matriarch and green thumb. Private burial held. Survived by daughters, Edie Kahula Pereira of California and Mari Frances K. Pereira of Kona; a grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortaury.
Franklin Lewis Schulaner, 82, of Kealakekua died Jan. 20 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Queens, New York City, he was a writer of science fiction and other books and U.S. Army veteran. Private services at a later date. Survived by wife, Alice Schulaner of Kealakekua; sons, Aaron (Melanie) Schulaner of Honolulu and Daniel (Lisa) Schulaner of California; five grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.