ShirleyAnn Vicente Casuga, 72, of Milolii died May 15 at home. Born in Kealakekua, she was a farmer and fisherman, involved as a member of countless associations in Milolii and member of the Milolii NFL crew. Scattering of ashes Saturday, June 1, outside Milolii, followed by a celebration of life, fellowship and music at the family’s home, 89-1707 Milolii Government Rd. Casual attire; flowers are welcome to scatter. Survived by daughters, Christina (Richard) Casuga of Tacoma, Wash., Laurie (Rashad) Casuga-Matthews of Milolii and Yvette (Dowell) Jordan of Carson, Calif.; sisters, Dora Halena, Elizabeth Taetuna, Pearline (Didja) and Mildred (Darlene) Casuga of Milolii; brothers, Ben (Darlene) Casuga and Jack (Caroline) Casuga of Milolii; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Agnes Leilani Chow, 86, of Kaueleau, Puna, died May 3 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Kaueleau, she was a retired Hawaiian studies teacher for Pahoa Elementary School, genealogist and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Keaukaha Ward and member of Alu Like Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna Program in Keaukaha. Visitation 8:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, May 31, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Modest attire. Smoking, vaping, alcohol or caffeinated drinks on church grounds are prohibited. Cremation to follow. Survived by daughters, Lahapa (Jason) Kalawe and Stephanie Mapuana Chow of Hilo; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
John Charles Phillips, 67, of Captain Cook died March 20 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Oregon, he was a business partner of Atlas appliance repair and sales. Celebration of life memorial service at ECOL private estate in Kailua-Kona for family, friends and guests by invitation only. Two trees and a bench to be installed at a later in his memory at Old Airport State Park (Maka’eo) walking trail. Survived by wife, Yolanta Wehmeier-Phillips; son-in-law, Frank Vocek; a grandson and hanai nephew. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Magdalena “Maggie” Quirido, 97, of Hilo died April 13 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Makaweli, Kauai, she was retired. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday, May 30, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughter, Lorraine Duarte of Hilo; son-in-law, Bryan Holicek of Wisconsin; brother, Marcelino (Natividad) DeFabian of Kauai; sisters, Leonora Carveiro and Patsy Reyes of Kauai; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gary Wayne Velles 70, of Hilo died May 3. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired warehouse worker. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Friday (May 24) at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by companion, Phyllis Pitoy of Hilo; son, Kawika Velles of Honolulu, daughters, Donna (Pete) Holloway of North Carolina, Dawn Lumoya of Honolulu, Gabrielle Velles-Pitoy of San Francisco Bay Area and Nicole Pitoy of Hilo; sisters, Carol Ulep of California, Marvis (Alfred) Correa of Wahiawa, Oahu, Linda Velles of Honolulu, Joan Velles and Sharon Sanchez of Wahiawa; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary
Kaikuahine “Uncle Boy” William Waialee Jr., 74, of Hilo died May 13 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired U.S. Army sergeant first class who served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and member of The Way The Truth The Life Fellowship. Visitation 8-10 a.m. Tuesday (May 28) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by children, Keith Lloyd (Tina) Graciidis of Kona, Claudine U. Waialee of Virginia and Kaikuahine W. Waialee III of Georgia; sister, Lillian P. Kaaumoana of Hilo; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.