Blaine “Boding” Aribal, 98, of Honokaa died April 9 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Catmon, Cebu, Philippines, she was a husker/roaster for Hawaiian Holiday Mac Nuts, member of Hamakua Visayan Club, self-employed streamstress and Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua and R.S.V.P. volunteer. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Church Cemetery. Casual/aloha attire; flowers/lei welcome. Survived by sons, Sundie (Debra) Aribal of Waimea and Ivan (Grace) Aribal of Honolulu; sisters, Naucisa Colinares Majaducon of Iligan, Mindanao, Philippines and Zenaida Toledo of Ozamiz, Mindanao, Philippines; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Patricia “Pat” Kahinu (Aipia) Cameros, 82, of Keaau died March 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Waialua, Oahu, she was a former bus driver. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Monday, April 29, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by children, Darrell Cameros, Germaine Haunani Cameros and James (Jamie) Cameros; brother, Harry Aipia; sister, Aileen Cabebe; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kenneth Nyuk Hee Kam Sr., 94, of Kailua-Kona died March 28 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was an owner and cook at Ocean View Inn and Hawaii National Guard veteran. Celebration of life service 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club House at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor. Survived by daughters, Francine (Fred) Rindlisbacher and Raenette (Joe) Leota; sons, Kenneth (Kalei) Kam Jr. and Benson “Kaleo” (‘Ilikea) Kam; son-in-law, Garrett Olinares; sisters, Jeanette Kuwada and Earlene Kaiawe; brothers, Thomas Kam and Ronald (Sandra) Kam; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Jeannie Momi Ngaluafe, 66, of Kailua-Kona died March 19 at home. She was born in North Kona. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona. Survived by husband, Paula Ngaluafe Sr.; daughters, Emmaline Green, Kahealani (Swade) Itula and Lavinia “Uilani” (Carl) Barrs; sons, Peteru (Tracy) Green, Rocky (Kawailani) Tigilau, Soane Ngaluafe and Paula Ngaluafe Jr.; sisters, Yolanda (Henry) Kahalewai, Christina (David) Rosa and Kellie (Jerome) Munetake; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Larry A. Pavao, 71, of Milpitas, Calif., formerly of Hilo, died Feb. 21 at the VA Regional Medical Center in San Jose, Calif. Born in Hilo, and was a restorative nursing aide at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center of Hilo and Mission De La Casa in San Jose, and retired Army National Guard veteran. Visitation 8-9 a.m. Wednesday (April 24) at St. Joseph Church. Memorial Mass at 9:30 a.m. Urn committal services 11:30 a.m. at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Jocelyn Pavao; children, Larry (Reyna) Pavao Jr., Lj Anne Pavao, Lucky Joyce Pavao, Lorlyn Joy Pavao, Brittany Pavao and Lisa Pavao; brother, Jerry Pavao; eight grandchildren; two uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Lurline Kaailau (Kalua) Rapoza, 76, of Hilo died March 6 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and worked for Kanna’s Catering. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial Service at 6 p.m. Graveside urn committal service 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 Pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by children, Douglas (Mary) Rapoza, Samuel (Denise) Rapoza and Merrillyn (Dean Martin) Rapoza; siblings, Pearl (Rodney) Haili, Herring (Sherry) Kalua, Nelson Kalua, Milton (Janis) Kalua, Roger (Amy Wong) Kalua, Johnett Nacapoy, Samuel (Simone) Kalua, Carlson Kalua and Bernard (Jonell) Kalua; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.