Obituaries for October 13

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Chrystal Melissa Arceneaux, 49, of Kailua-Kona died Sept. 15 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Orange, Calif., she was an office administrator and dispatcher for Kona Transportation Co., retail salesperson for Jam’s World, customer service agent for Aloha Insurance and was in public relations for the Palm Desert (Calif.) Chamber of Commerce. Services at a later date. Survived by husband, Damien Arceneaux of Kailua-Kona; mother, Anita Pierce of Kailua-Kona; father, Franklin Pierce of New Mexico; brother, Brandon (Lisa Ann) Pierce of Waipahu, Oahu; sister, Allison Pierce of Captain Cook; two nieces and two nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Christalino Emeliano Jr., 72, of Ocean View died Sept. 19 at home. Born in Kohala, he was a self-employed commercial fisherman and avid golfer. Private services at a later date. Survived by wife, Stephanie Emeliano of Ocean View; sons, Donald (Jane) Emeliano and Joseph Emeliano of Kohala, Kamuela (Jamaine) Emeliano of Kawaihae and Ryan (Nani) Stevens of Kailua-Kona; stepsons, Richard M. (Lori) Patacsil of Captain Cook and Kalani (Alohi) Patacsil of Ocean View; daughters, Jeanie (Miguel) Emeliano-Barajas of Waimea and Christel (Brian) Hall of Hilo; stepdaughter, Lehuanani Patacsil of Oahu; brother, George (Maribel) Emeliano of Kohala; sisters, Bernice (Paul) Lucas of Kohala, Yvonne (Greg) Lucas of Oahu and Grace (Damien) Freitas of Kalopa; 15 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; a great-step-grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Pearl Nalani Hind, 75, of Holualoa died Sept. 7 at home. Born in Kealakekua, she was co-owner of Details With Aloha, a residential cleaning service, a member of Kai E Hitu Canoe Club and trustee of Martha San Filippo Charitable Foundation. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at Old Kona Airport Park Makaeo Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Michael Hind of Holualoa; daughter, Malia Mendonca of Reno, Nev.; sons, Manuwai Hind of Kalaoa, Kona, and Kekuanaoa Hind of Holualoa; sister, Holau (Cavin Yap) Leslie of Kamuela. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Donald Raymond Lorenzo, 86, of Hilo died Aug. 18 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahala, he was a retired supervisor for the former Ka‘u Sugar Co. and tractor operator for the former Grassman Farms. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Naalehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m.; Celebration of life to follow at Punaluu Black Sands Beach large pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Shirley Lorenzo of Hilo; children, LaVanda (Tim) Shea of Wisconsin, Raymond (Rose) Lorenzo of Honokaa, Monte Lorenzo of Ocean View, Rodney (Pansy Quintal) Lorenzo of Alaska and Bernadette (Chadwick Pajimola) Lorenzo of Honokaa; 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Michael Lee Spinelli, 47, of Kailua-Kona died July 15 in Kealakekua. Born in New Jersey, he was a coffee farmer. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by daughters, Anela Halmas-Spinelli and Jeshaiah Vailuu of Kailua-Kona; sister, Beth Cordes of New Brunswick, N.J.; brother, Jim Weller of Edgewater, Md. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.