Julie “Neneng” Bautista, 49, of Hilo died June 28. Born in Pagsanjan Laguna, Philippines, she was a fashionista. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 28, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at Alae Cemetery, New Section. Survived by partner, Freddy, of Hawaii; children, Rose Ann and Joe Kevin of Philippines, Judie of Hawaii; a grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Florenda Tabunda Cuchapin, 84, of Pepeekeo died July 8 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Philippines, she was a factory worker at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Alae Cemetery, New Section. Casual attire. Survived by sibling, Julita Casil of Pepeekeo; caregiver and niece, Gloria (Gabe) Sampaia of Hilo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Miyoko Higa Ignacio, 91, of Hilo died July 4 at a private care home. Born in Keaau, she was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Surived by children, Gary Ignacio, Michael (Doreen) Ignacio, Jo Ann Ishida, Jay (Jennifer) Ignacio, Mark (Denese) Ignacio and Terry Ignacio; sisters, Midori Matsudo, Patsy (Richard) Jim, Elsie Miike and Tomoko (Mason) Hasegawa; 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sumiko H. Ito, 97, of Honokaa died June 22 at Sosima’s Care Home. Born in Paauilo, she was an industrial relations office administrator for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. Private services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by daughters, Karen Moriyama of Aiea, Oahu, and Coleen (Charles) Taylor of Kailua-Kona; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Carolynn Ann Rodrigues, 59, of Pahoa died July 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Raised in Fremont, Calif., she was a customer service representative for CU Hawaii, Walmar and Spectrum. Celebration of life gathering Sunday, Aug. 27 at Wailoa River State Recreation Area. Survived by husband, Roy Rodrigues; children, Desiree, Anthony, Eric, Roy Jr., and Dionna; stepchildren, Jacob, Haime, Eddy, Heidi, Troy, and Amy; sister, Donna; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Yoshikazu Seki, 97, of Hilo died June 7. Born in Kurtistown, he was retired from the former Hawaii Electric Light Co. and a U.S. Army veteran. Private services held. Survived by son, Nick Seki of Pahoa; daughter, Nina M.A. Seki of Junction City, Ore.; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.