Edgardo “Edwin” Antonio Dela Cruz Jr., 63, of Kapaau died April 16 at home. Born in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, he was a retired host, busser, and food runner for Lava Lava Beach Club and Roy’s Restaurant and also worked for Tropics, Blue Dragon and Big Island Steakhouse. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday (May 4) at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Gina Dela Cruz of Kapaau; parents, Edgardo Sr. and Clara Dela Cruz of the Philippines; daughters, Lita (Naldy) Santos and Lerma (Michael) Monsalve of the Philippines, Gemma Monsalve and Liza (Eric) Monsalve of Kapaau; sister, Edna (Danny) Buen of Las Vegas; brothers, Eugenio (Malia) Dela Cruz of Kapaau, Edgardo (Dina) Dela Cruz III of Tennessee, Edgardo (Cathy) Dela Cruz IV of Kapaau and Edgardo (Marline) Dela Cruz V of Honokaa; half-sister, Lyza (Cesar) Cinco of the Philippines; 14 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tiffany Lynn Kapiolani Javier, 46, of Ocean View died April 18 at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu. Born on Oahu, she worked for the late Dr. Frank Ferren and was a member of DIA-mend Ministries. Celebration of life service 10 a.m. Saturday (May 4) at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club Pavilion in Honokohau Small Boat Harbor. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Jeremy Javier of Ocean View; sons, Israel (Taina) Manini of Washington, Jadon (Millilani) Malloe of Kona, and Kenzo Javier of Ocean View; daughter, Tabbatha (Andrew) Niihau of Ocean View; mother, Pamela (Rego) Ako of Ocean View; brothers, Lancelot Kainalu (Hannah) Ako III of Kailua-Kona and Chadwick Keoni Ako of San Diego; parents-in-law, Jerry and Jamina Javier of Maui; brother-in-law, Jerry (Kim) Javier of Kihei, Maui; sisters-in-law, Joy (Kili) Brown and Joanna Javier of Kahului, Maui; three grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.